| abstract |
This invention relates to preparations containing patchouli oil, patchouli alcohol and/or derivatives thereof, to the use of such preparations for inhibiting the asexual propagation of fungi and for preventing the adhesion of microorganisms to surfaces, and to filter media, adhesives, building materials, building auxiliaries, laundry detergents, cleaning compositions, rinse agents, fabric treatment compositions, hand washing compositions, manual dishwashing detergents, machine dishwashing detergents, cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, oral hygiene compositions, dental care compositions, and denture care compositions that contain such preparations. |