Disinfectant concentrate contg. terpene cpd(s).

摘要

A disinfectant concentrate contains: a) known disinfectants; b) conventional adjuvants; c) water; and d) 0.1-50 wt.% terpene(s). The concentrate conveniently has a terpene concn. of 1-15 wt.%, pref. 1.5-10 wt.%, esp. 2-8 wt.%. Pref. disinfectants are aldehydes, quat ammonium cpds., amine (salts), amphoteric surfactants and glycols or glycol ethers. The terpenes (d) are conveniently monoterpenes, sequiterpenes, diterpenes, sesterpenes, triterpenes and/or tetraterpenes. Terpene mixts., known as "orange terpene" and "lemon terpene", contg. the natural terpenes, e.g. citronellol, geraniol and neral, found in oranges and lemons are esp. suitable.