Microbicidal compositions

Abstract

There are described the use of α-(4-chlorophenyl)-α-(1-cyclopropylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol as a microbicide for the protection of industrial materials, and compositions containing this compound.

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       7 . An antimicrobial composition comprising a synergistically effective amount therefor of: 
 a) a first ingredient, which is α-(4-chlorophenyl)-α-(1-cyclopropylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol of the formula (I):                          (cyproconazole) or a metal salt complex or acid addition salt thereof; and    b) a second ingredient, which is a fungicide, algicide, molluscicide or insecticide other than said first ingredient.    
   
   
       8 . The antimicrobial composition according to  claim 7 , wherein said second ingredient is a copper compound.  
   
   
       9 . The antimicrobial composition according to  claim 7 , wherein said second ingredient is an azole fungicide or insecticide other than said first ingredient.  
   
   
       10 . A method of protecting an industrial material against the deleterious effects of microorganisms, said method comprising applying to said industrial material an amount of the antimicrobial composition according to  claim 7  that is effective to protect said industrial material against said microorganisms.  
   
   
       11 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein said second ingredient is a copper compound.  
   
   
       12 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein said second ingredient is an azole fungicide or insecticide other than said first ingredient.