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Lactone and carboxamide antimicrobial synergists: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Antimicrobial resistance and low efficacy increase treatment costs and dosage requirements. These specific chemical scaffolds modulate microbial pathways to amplify the potency of existing active agents.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Lactone and carboxamide antimicrobial synergists?

Microbial degradation of formulations

(20)evidences

Standard antimicrobial agents often lack the necessary strength to eliminate resistant pathogens or biofilms effectively. Enhancing activity through synergistic compounds overcomes biological resistance and reduces required dosage levels.

Persistent hard surface contaminants

(13)evidences

Hard surfaces and liquid formulations are susceptible to pathogen colonization and biofilm formation. Eliminating these biological threats ensures product safety and prevents material degradation.

Wax dispersion instability

(7)evidences

Inconsistent distribution and separation of wax particles in liquid formulations. Preventing phase separation ensures product shelf-life and uniform application performance.

Inefficient benefit agent deposition

(2)evidences

Standard cleansing surfactants often strip natural lipids and fail to deposit sufficient conditioning agents. Resolving this deposition inefficiency prevents tactile roughness and mechanical damage during grooming.