Mold control agent, composition for controlling mold on hard surfaces, and aerosol product for controlling mold on hard surfaces

Abstract

To provide a mold control agent that exhibits excellent mold control effect, a mold control composition for hard surfaces that comprises the mold control agent, and an aerosol product for hard surface mold control.SOLUTION: A mold control agent comprises at least one glycerol fatty acid ester compound (A) and a mold control compound (B). A mold control composition for hard surfaces comprises the mold control agent. An aerosol product for hard surface mold control comprises an aerosol container comprising an aerosol valve, filled with the mold control composition and a propellant.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fungicide, a composition for controlling hard surface fungi, and an aerosol product for controlling hard surface fungi. [Background technology]

[0002] As living spaces in ordinary homes become more airtight, bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms are more likely to grow. Mold growth, in particular, not only causes discomfort to residents but can also lead to health problems such as allergies and infectious diseases, making it a serious hygiene issue. Furthermore, mold is one of the most hardy microorganisms, and because it spreads via air currents, methods for controlling other microorganisms cannot necessarily be applied to it.

[0003] Glycerin fatty acid esters have traditionally been used to control microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that certain types of glycerin fatty acid esters have antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-162480 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When various chemicals that have been used so far as fungicides, including glycerin fatty acid esters, are used alone, a large amount of the chemical may be required to be sufficiently effective as a fungicide, which may increase costs and may cause safety issues such as irritation. Furthermore, even if the chemicals are effective against specific bacteria, they may be weakly effective against fungi.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a fungicide that exhibits excellent fungicidal effect, as well as a composition for controlling fungi on hard surfaces and an aerosol product for controlling fungi on hard surfaces, each containing the fungicide. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] As a result of extensive research, the present inventors have found that the following fungicide, composition for controlling hard surface fungi, and aerosol product for controlling hard surface fungi can solve the above-mentioned problems. That is, the present invention has the following characteristic configurations. [1] One or more glycerin fatty acid ester compounds (A), A fungicide comprising a fungicide compound (B). [2] The mold control agent according to [1], wherein the mold control compound (B) contains one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of quaternary ammonium salt compounds, phenolic compounds, and transition metal compounds. [3] The fungicide according to [1] or [2], wherein the weight ratio (A) / (B) of the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) to the fungicide compound (B) is 0.01≦(A) / (B)≦100. [4] The fungicide according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) contains at least a glycerin mono-fatty acid ester. [5] The fungicide according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) is one or more selected from the group consisting of glycerin monocaprylate, glycerin monocaprate, glycerin monolaurate, glycerin monooleate, glycerin monomyristate, glycerin monostearate, and glycerin monobehenate. [6] The fungicide according to any one of [1] to [5], wherein the quaternary ammonium salt compound is 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane dibromide and / or benzalkonium chloride. [7] The fungicide according to any one of [1] to [6], wherein the phenolic compound is one or more selected from the group consisting of isopropylmethylphenol, carvacrol, and thymol. [8] The fungicide according to any one of [1] to [7], wherein the transition metal compound is one or more selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc, and compounds thereof. [9] A composition for controlling mold on hard surfaces, comprising the mold control agent according to any one of [1] to [8].

[10] The hard surface mold control composition according to [9], further comprising one or more solvents (C) selected from the group consisting of lower alcohol solvents having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, saturated hydrocarbon solvents, higher fatty acid ester solvents having 16 to 20 carbon atoms, and water.

[11] An aerosol product for hard surface mold control, comprising an aerosol container equipped with an aerosol valve, filled with the antifungal composition according to [9] or

[10] and a propellant.

[12] The aerosol product for hard surface mold control described in

[11] , wherein the aerosol valve is a metered dose aerosol valve. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a fungicide, a composition for controlling fungi on hard surfaces, and an aerosol product for controlling fungi on hard surfaces, which exhibit excellent fungicidal effects. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the fungicide, hard surface fungicide composition, and hard surface fungicide aerosol product of the present invention will be described. However, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments described below. In this specification, when a range is indicated by "to", it is intended to include both the upper and lower limits. In this specification, "control" includes, for example, "mold control" includes antifungal and fungicidal effects, "bacteria control" includes antibacterial and bactericidal effects, "fungi control" includes antifungal and fungicidal effects, and "virus control" includes antiviral and virus inactivation effects. Furthermore, in this specification, "fungicide compound (B)" does not include "one or more glycerin fatty acid ester compounds (A)."

[0010] [Mold control agent] The fungicide according to an embodiment of the present invention is a composition containing, as active ingredients, one or more glycerin fatty acid ester compounds (A) and a fungicide compound (B) as fungicide components.

[0011] Here, "containing as an active ingredient" means containing a fungicide component consisting of one or more glycerin fatty acid ester compounds (A) and one or more fungicide compounds (B) to an extent that the desired fungicide effect can be exhibited, and the content can be appropriately set. Therefore, the fungicide according to the embodiment may be a composition consisting only of the fungicide component consisting of the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) and the fungicide compound (B), or may be a composition containing other optional components that do not have fungicide activity.

[0012] In one embodiment, the fungicide composition according to the present invention is suitable for use on hard surfaces, such as walls, floors, ceilings, appliances, and equipment in toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and sinks, and examples of such hard surfaces include ceramics, plastics, metals, and glass.

[0013] The fungicide according to the embodiment of the present invention can exhibit sufficient fungicide effects, particularly when the hard surface is one on which fungi are likely to adhere and grow, such as bathroom walls and ceilings, kitchen walls and ceilings, toilet walls and ceilings, toilet bowls, bathtubs, and washbasins.

[0014] Specific examples of fungi against which the fungicide according to the embodiment of the present invention exerts an excellent fungicide effect include the genus Cladosporium, such as Cladosporium cladosporioides, the genus Penicillium, such as Penicillium citrinum, the genus Aspergillus, such as Aspergillus brasiliensis, the genus Alternaria, such as Alternaria alternata, the genus Fusarium, such as Fusarium solani, the genus Eurotium, such as Eurotium herbariorum, the genus Aureobasidium, black yeasts such as the genus Exophiala, and the genus Phoma.

[0015] The fungicide according to the embodiment of the present invention is particularly effective against fungi, but also has excellent control effects against other microorganisms (other bacteria and fungi) and viruses. Specific examples of bacteria include gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia (e.g., Escherichia coli), Methylobacterium (e.g., Methylobacterium mesophilicum), Pseudomonas (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa), and Serratia (e.g., Serratia marcescens), Staphylococcus (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus), Bacillus (e.g., Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus), and gram-positive bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria.

[0016] Specific examples of fungi include red yeasts such as those of the genus Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, and those of the genus Candida.

[0017] Specific examples of viruses include enveloped viruses such as influenza virus, coronavirus, and herpes virus, and non-enveloped viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus, rhinovirus, and adenovirus.

[0018] <Glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A)> The glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) is an esterification product of glycerin and a fatty acid, and is synthesized, separated, purified, etc. by known methods such as an esterification reaction. For example, it includes glycerin mono-fatty acid esters, glycerin di-fatty acid esters, glycerin tri-fatty acid esters, and mixtures thereof, and preferably contains at least a glycerin mono-fatty acid ester.

[0019] The glycerins used as raw materials for the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) are not particularly limited, but examples thereof include glycerin, diglycerin, triglycerin, polyglycerin, and the like.

[0020] The fatty acids used as raw materials for the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) are not particularly limited, but are preferably fatty acids having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, and more preferably fatty acids having 8 to 18 carbon atoms. Specific examples of fatty acids include saturated fatty acids such as caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, and behenic acid, and unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, ricinoleic acid, erucic acid, condensed ricinoleic acid, and undecylenic acid. Examples of branched fatty acids include 2-ethylhexanoic acid and isostearic acid. Of these, caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, oleic acid, myristic acid, stearic acid, and behenic acid are particularly preferred. The fatty acids may be used alone or in combination.

[0021] The glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include glycerin monocaprylate, glycerin monocaprate, glycerin monolaurate, glycerin monooleate, glycerin monomyristate, glycerin monostearate, glycerin monobehate, glycerin monolinoleate, glycerin monoerucate, diglycerin monocaprylate, diglycerin monocaprate, diglycerin monolaurate, diglycerin monomyristate, diglycerin monostearate, diglycerin monobehenate, diglycerin monooleate, diglycerin monolinoleate, diglycerin monoerucate, triglycerin monocaprylate, triglycerin monocaprate, triglycerin monolaurate, triglycerin monomyristate, triglycerin monostearate, and triglycerin monobehenate. glycerin monooleate, triglycerin monolinoleate, triglycerin monoerucate, hexaglycerin monolaurate, hexaglycerin monomyristate, pentaglycerin monolaurate, pentaglycerin monomyristate, pentaglycerin monooleate, pentaglycerin monostearate, decaglycerin monolaurate, decaglycerin monomyristate, decaglycerin monostearate, decaglycerin monoisostearate, decaglycerin monooleate, decaglycerin monolinoleate, and the like. It is preferred that the composition contains one or more selected from the group consisting of glycerin monocaprylate, glycerin monocaprate, glycerin monolaurate, glycerin monooleate, glycerin monomyristate, glycerin monostearate, and glycerin monobehenate.

[0022] <Fungicide compound (B)> The fungicide compound (B) is not particularly limited as long as it has fungicide activity, and examples thereof include quaternary ammonium salt compounds, phenolic compounds, transition metal compounds, etc. In this specification, the fungicide compound (B) does not include one or more glycerin fatty acid ester compounds (A).

[0023] The quaternary ammonium salt compound as the fungicide compound (B) is a quaternary ammonium salt compound having antibacterial properties, and is not particularly limited. Examples include 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane salts such as 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane dibromide, 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane dichloride, and 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane dimethosulfate; cetylpyridinium salts such as cetylpyridinium chloride, cetylpyridinium methosulfate, cetylpyridinium acetate, and cetylpyridinium propionate; benzalkonium chloride, benzalkonium methosulfate, benzalkonium acetate, and benzalkonium propionate. Examples of suitable amines include benzalkonium salts such as benzethonium chloride, benzethonium methosulfate, benzethonium acetate, and benzethonium propionate, didecyldimethylammonium salts such as didecyldimethylammonium chloride and didecyldimethylammonium methosulfate, dilauryldimethylammonium salts such as dilauryldimethylammonium chloride and dilauryldimethylammonium methosulfate, and distearyldimethylammonium salts such as distearyldimethylammonium chloride and distearyldimethylammonium methosulfate. These amines may be used singly or in combination. Among these, 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane salts and / or benzalkonium salts are preferred, and 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane dibromide and / or benzalkonium chloride are more preferred.

[0024] The phenolic compound as the fungicide compound (B) is a phenolic compound having antibacterial properties and is not particularly limited. Examples of phenolic fungicides include isopropylmethylphenol (IPMP), carvacrol, thymol, parachlorometacresol, resorcinol, hinokitiol, hexachlorophene, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, triclosan, salicylic acid, orthophenylphenol, o-cresol, m-cresol, and p-cresol, and one or more of these can be used. Among these, it is preferable to contain one or more selected from the group consisting of isopropylmethylphenol, carvacrol, and thymol.

[0025] The transition metal compound as the fungicide compound (B) is a transition metal compound having antibacterial properties and is not particularly limited. Examples of transition metals include silver, zinc, copper, nickel, etc., and include simple transition metals, transition metal oxides, and salts of transition metal ions and counter ions, and one or more of these can be used. Examples of transition metal salts include chlorides, nitrates, sulfates, sulfonates, carbonates, formates, and acetates. Among these, silver, zinc, copper, or compounds thereof are preferred, and silver or silver-based compounds are more preferred. Examples of silver or silver-based compounds include simple silver, silver oxide, silver chloride, silver nitrate, silver carbonate, formates, and acetates.

[0026] Alternatively, the antibacterial agent may be a substance (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a support) in which the transition metal element, the transition metal oxide, or the salt of a transition metal ion and a counter ion is supported on a substance (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a support) such as zeolite, silica gel, low-molecular-weight glass, calcium phosphate, silicate, or titanium oxide. Examples of the support include zeolite-based antibacterial agents, silica gel-based antibacterial agents, titanium oxide-based antibacterial agents, and silicate-based antibacterial agents, each supporting silver element, silver oxide, silver nitrate, copper sulfate, or zinc chloride. Among these, inorganic silver salts such as silver element, silver oxide, or silver nitrate, or silver-containing inorganic antibacterial agents in which these are supported on a support, are preferred as the antibacterial agent, from the viewpoint of further reducing odors derived from the antibacterial agent. Zeolite-based antibacterial agents supporting a silver compound are particularly preferred.

[0027] The blending weight ratio (A) / (B) of the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) to the fungicide compound (B) is appropriately selected depending on the conditions of use, etc., but is preferably 0.01≦(A) / (B)≦100, and more preferably 0.1≦(A) / (B)≦50.

[0028] The fungicide according to the embodiment of the present invention can be used in various forms depending on the purpose and application of the use. For example, known additives such as surfactants, thickeners, solvents, fragrances, stabilizers, other fungicides, etc. can be appropriately blended within a range that does not impair its excellent effect. In one form, the fungicide according to the embodiment of the present invention is preferably used as a hard surface fungicide composition described below.

[0029] [Hard surface mold control composition and hard surface mold control aerosol product] A hard surface fungicide composition according to an embodiment of the present invention contains the aforementioned fungicide composition. By applying the composition to a target hard surface, it exhibits excellent fungicide effects. As described above, the hard surfaces to which the composition is applied are surfaces of walls, floors, ceilings, appliances, and equipment in toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, washbasins, and the like, and are made of ceramics, plastic, metal, glass, and the like. Examples include bathroom walls and ceilings, kitchen walls and ceilings, toilet walls and ceilings, toilet bowls, bathtubs, washbasins, and the like.

[0030] In the hard surface fungicide composition according to an embodiment of the present invention, the blending ratio of the fungicide described above can be appropriately selected depending on conditions such as the type of hard surface to be controlled. In one embodiment, the blending ratio of the fungicide in the hard surface fungicide composition is preferably 0.01 to 70 wt %, preferably 0.01 to 50 wt %, preferably 0.01 to 30 wt %, preferably 0.05 to 25 wt %, or preferably 0.1 to 15 wt %, based on the total weight of the hard surface fungicide composition. When the blending ratio of the fungicide in the hard surface fungicide composition is within the above range, excellent fungicide control effect is exhibited.

[0031] The hard surface mold control composition according to an embodiment of the present invention may contain any other ingredients, such as virus inactivators, surfactants, solvents, fragrances, stabilizers, antistatic agents, antifoaming agents, excipients, pest repellents, insecticides, other disinfectants, etc., within the scope of not inhibiting the effect of the mold control agent described above.

[0032] The surfactant according to the present invention is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately selected from nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, silicone surfactants, natural surfactants, amino acid surfactants, etc. In the present invention, the above-mentioned quaternary ammonium salt compounds are not considered to be surfactants.

[0033] Specific examples of surfactants according to the embodiment of the present invention include polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers such as polyoxyethylene (hereinafter referred to as "POE") cetyl ether, POE stearyl ether, POE oleyl ether, POE lauryl ether, POE behenyl ether, POE octyldodecyl ether, POE isocetyl ether, and POE isostearyl ether; polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters such as POE sorbitan monococonut oil fatty acid, POE sorbitan monostearate, and POE sorbitan monooleate; polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene alkyl ethers such as POE·POP cetyl ether and POE·POP decyltetradecyl ether; and polyoxyethylene glycols such as POE glyceryl monostearate. Examples of nonionic surfactants include lycerin fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene lanolin alcohols such as POE lanolin alcohol, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oils such as POE hydrogenated castor oil, polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters such as polyethylene glycol monostearate, polyoxyethylene glycerin fatty acid esters such as POE glyceryl monooleate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters such as POE sorbitan monopalmitate, POE sorbitan monostearate, POE sorbitan monoisostearate, and POE sorbitan monooleate, and polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters such as POE sorbit monolaurate, POE sorbit tetrastearate, and POE sorbit tetraoleate. These surfactants can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0034] Other examples include anionic surfactants such as fatty acid soaps, alkyl sulfates, polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfates such as sodium polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sulfate, alkyl phosphates, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphates, etc. These surfactants can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0035] Other examples include amphoteric surfactants such as amine oxides such as alkyldimethylamine oxide, sulfobetaines such as alkyldimethylsulfobetaine, carbobetaines, etc. These surfactants can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0036] In addition, silicone surfactants such as polyoxyethylene-methylpolysiloxane copolymer, polyoxypropylene-methylpolysiloxane copolymer, poly(oxyethylene-oxypropylene)-methylpolysiloxane copolymer, natural surfactants such as sodium surfactin, cyclodextrin, hydrogenated enzyme soybean lecithin, N-cocoyl acyl-L-glutamic acid triethanolamine, N-cocoyl acyl-L-glutamic acid potassium, N-cocoyl acyl-L-glutamic acid sodium, N-lauroyl-L-glutamic acid triethanolamine, N-lauroyl-L-glutamic acid potassium ... and amino acid surfactants such as N-acyl glutamates such as sodium N-myristoyl-L-glutamate, potassium N-myristoyl-L-glutamate, sodium N-myristoyl-L-glutamate, and sodium N-stearoyl-L-glutamate; N-acyl glutamic acids such as N-coconut oil fatty acid acyl-L-glutamic acid, N-lauroyl-L-glutamic acid, and N-stearoyl-L-glutamic acid; N-acyl glycine salts such as potassium N-coconut oil fatty acid acyl glycine and sodium N-coconut oil fatty acid acyl glycine; and N-acylalanine salts such as N-coconut oil fatty acid acyl-DL-alanine triethanolamine. These surfactants can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0037] When the hard surface mold control composition according to the embodiment of the present invention contains a surfactant, the blending ratio of the surfactant is not particularly limited, but for example, it can be blended in an amount of about 0.1 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the hard surface mold control composition.

[0038] <Solvent (C)> The solvent according to the present invention is not particularly limited, but specific examples thereof include lower alcohol solvents having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, such as ethanol and isopropanol; saturated hydrocarbon solvents, such as normal paraffin and isoparaffin; higher fatty acid ester solvents having 16 to 20 carbon atoms, such as isopropyl myristate and hexyl laurate; glycol solvents having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, and glycerin; glycol ether solvents having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, such as diethylene glycol monobutyl ether; and water. These solvents can be used alone or in combination. Preferably, the solvent contains a lower alcohol solvent having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, a saturated hydrocarbon solvent, a higher fatty acid ester solvent having 16 to 20 carbon atoms, and water. More preferably, the solvent contains a lower alcohol solvent having 2 to 3 carbon atoms and a higher fatty acid ester solvent having 16 to 20 carbon atoms. Ethanol is particularly preferred because the solvent itself also has fungicide activity.

[0039] The blending ratio of the solvent according to the embodiment of the present invention is not particularly limited, but for example, it is preferably 50 to 99.99% by weight, and more preferably 60 to 99.95% by mass, based on the total weight of the hard surface mold control composition.

[0040] When the hard surface mold control composition according to the embodiment is filled into an aerosol container equipped with an aerosol valve and provided as an aerosol product for hard surface mold control, it may further contain a propellant. Hereinafter, a composition containing the hard surface mold control composition and a propellant will be referred to as an aerosol composition, and the hard surface mold control composition will also be referred to as an "aerosol concentrate" in contrast to the "propellant."

[0041] Examples of propellants used in the aerosol composition according to the present invention include, but are not limited to, liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) such as propane and butane; liquefied gases such as normal pentane, isopentane, dimethyl ether (DME), and hydrofluoroolefins such as trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (HFO1234ze) and trans-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (HFO1234yf); and compressed gases such as nitrogen gas, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and compressed air. These propellants can be used alone or in a mixture. Among these propellants, liquefied gases are preferred because they allow for the uniform application of a sufficient amount of the hard surface mold control composition to the ceiling or upper wall. LPG and / or hydrofluoroolefins are more preferred.

[0042] In the aerosol composition according to the embodiment of the present invention, the volume ratio (L / G) of the aerosol concentrate (L) to the propellant (G) is not particularly limited, but is preferably 1 / 99 to 70 / 30 by volume, more preferably 10 / 90 to 60 / 40, and even more preferably 20 / 80 to 50 / 50. When the volume ratio (L / G) is within the above range, a sufficient amount of the hard surface mold control composition can be uniformly applied to the ceiling or upper part of a wall.

[0043] The internal pressure of the aerosol container of the aerosol product for hard surface fungal control according to an embodiment of the present invention is not particularly limited, but is preferably set to 0.10 to 0.60 MPa at 25°C, more preferably 0.20 to 0.60 MPa, and even more preferably 0.30 to 0.50 MPa. The aerosol container may be made of any material that can withstand the internal pressure of the aerosol container, and examples of such materials include metals such as aluminum and tinplate, synthetic resins containing polyethylene terephthalate, and pressure-resistant glass. When the material is synthetic resin, it may be translucent or transparent.

[0044] The aerosol valve provided in the aerosol product for hard surface mold control according to the embodiment of the present invention is a metered-volume aerosol valve or a non-metered-volume aerosol valve, and is preferably a metered-volume aerosol valve because the amount sprayed can be easily adjusted. The spray volume of the metered-volume aerosol valve is not particularly limited, but is set to 0.08 to 3.0 mL, preferably 0.1 to 2.0 mL, and more preferably 0.2 to 1.0 mL.

[0045] The aerosol product for hard surface mold control according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spray element attached to an aerosol valve. The diameter of the nozzle of the spray element is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.2 to 3.0 mm, more preferably 0.2 to 2.0 mm, and even more preferably 0.2 to 1.2 mm. The number of nozzles may be one or two or more.

[0046] The shape (cross-sectional shape) of the injection port is not particularly limited, but examples include a circle, a polygon such as a square, an ellipse, etc., and a circle is preferable. Here, the injection port diameter means the major axis of the ellipse when the injection port has an elliptical shape, and means the diameter of the polygon when the injection port has a polygonal shape.

[0047] The method of using the aerosol product according to the embodiment of the present invention described above is not particularly limited, and it is sufficient to spray a predetermined amount onto the hard surface.

[0048] The present invention will be explained in more detail below using examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. [Example]

[0049] [Preparation of test solution] (A) Glycerin monolaurate (Poem M-300, manufactured by Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.), glycerin monocaprylate (Poem M-100, manufactured by Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.), glycerin monocaprate (Poem M-200, manufactured by Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.), and (B) 1,4-bis(3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy)butane dibromide (Hygenia S-100, manufactured by Tama Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) were mixed in the proportions (wt%) shown in Table 1, and 99.5% ethanol (containing 0.5% water) (C) was added to make 100% wt. to obtain test solutions (present inventions 1 to 6, and comparative examples 1 and 2). [Example]

[0050] [Confirmation test of mold control effect (anti-mold effect) (Cladosporium cladosporioides mold spores)] (Preparation of test bacterial solution) Cladosporium cladosporioides mold spores grown on PDA medium were dispersed in a Tween 80 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate) aqueous solution, which was then diluted 400-fold with 1 / 4 GP medium to prepare a test fungus solution.

[0051] (Procedure for testing to confirm mold control effect (mold prevention effect)) Twelve mL of 99.5% ethanol and 22.4 μL of the test solutions of Inventions 1 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 prepared in Example 1 were placed in a centrifuge tube and mixed thoroughly. 600 μL of the resulting mixture was placed in a sterilized φ6 cm Petri dish, and it was confirmed that the solution spread throughout. After thoroughly drying, 20 μL of the test bacteria solution was dropped into the center of the dish. This was left to stand for 5 days in a humidified environment at 25°C, and the presence or absence of mold growth was visually confirmed. (The test was repeated four times.) The same test was also conducted except that the test solutions of Inventions 1 to 6 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 were not added, and the presence or absence of mold growth was visually confirmed; this served as a control.

[0052] The evaluation criteria were as follows: A: no mold growth was observed; B: almost no mold growth was observed; C: some mold growth was observed but was clearly suppressed compared to the control; and D: mold growth similar to the control. The results of the mold control effect (anti-mold effect) confirmation test are shown in Table 1 together with the formulation of the test solution.

[0053] [Table 1]

[0054] As a result of the test, it was found that Inventions 1 to 6, which are fungicides containing one or more glycerin fatty acid ester compounds (A) and a fungicide compound (B), exhibit superior fungicide effects compared to Comparative Example 1, which does not contain component (B), and Comparative Example 2, which does not contain component (A). [Example]

[0055] [Example of manufacturing an aerosol product for hard surface mold control] (Production Example 1) 50 mL of the test liquid of present invention 1 [referred to as aerosol concentrate (L)] and 50 mL of liquefied petroleum gas (G) as a propellant were pressurized and filled into an aerosol container (pressure-resistant container, volume 200 mL) with a metered dose valve and a spray volume of 0.8 mL so that the volume ratio (L / G) was 50 / 50, to produce aerosol product 1 for hard surface mold control.

[0056] (Production Example 2) An aerosol product 2 for preventing mold on hard surfaces was produced in the same manner as in Production Example 1, except that the test liquid of Invention 2 was used instead of the test liquid of Invention 1.

[0057] (Production Example 3) Aerosol product 3 for preventing hard surface mold was produced in the same manner as in Production Example 1, except that the test liquid of Invention 3 was used instead of the test liquid of Invention 1.

[0058] (Production Example 4) Aerosol product 4 for preventing hard surface mold was produced in the same manner as in Production Example 1, except that the test liquid of Invention 4 was used instead of the test liquid of Invention 1.

[0059] (Production Example 5) Aerosol product 5 for preventing hard surface mold was produced in the same manner as in Production Example 1, except that the test liquid of Invention 5 was used instead of the test liquid of Invention 1.

[0060] (Production Example 6) Aerosol product 6 for preventing hard surface mold was produced in the same manner as in Production Example 1, except that the test liquid of Invention 6 was used instead of the test liquid of Invention 1.

[0061] (Production Example 7) Aerosol concentrate (L) was prepared by blending glycerin monolaurate (2.00% by weight) as component (A) and benzalkonium chloride (1.00% by weight) as component (B), and adding 99.5% ethanol (0.5% water) to make a 100% by weight solution. 50 mL of this aerosol concentrate (L) and 50 mL of liquefied petroleum gas (G) as a propellant were pressurized and filled into an aerosol container (pressure-resistant container, volume 200 mL) with a metered injection valve and a spray volume of 0.4 mL, so that the volume ratio (L / G) was 50 / 50, to produce aerosol product 7 for hard surface mold control.

[0062] (Production Example 8) Aerosol concentrate (L) was prepared by blending glycerin monocaprate (2.00% by weight) as component (A) and isopropyl methylphenol (10.00% by weight) as component (B), and adding 99.5% ethanol (0.5% water) to make a 100% by weight solution. 50 mL of this aerosol concentrate (L) and 50 mL of liquefied petroleum gas (G) as a propellant were pressurized and filled into an aerosol container (pressure-resistant container, volume 200 mL) with a metered injection valve and a spray volume of 1.0 mL, so that the volume ratio (L / G) was 50 / 50, to produce aerosol product 8 for hard surface mold control. [Example]

[0063] [Actual use test in the bathroom] (Test Example 1) Volume 3.6m 3 In a modular bathroom (1.2m wide, 1.6m deep, 1.9m high), a person stood near the center of the bathroom and sprayed aerosol product 1 for hard surface mold control four times from a height of 1.5m above the floor toward the ceiling at a slight upward angle. After 14 days, no black mold (mold) had grown on the hard surfaces of the bathroom, such as the ceiling, walls, and floor. In other words, black mold (mold) was successfully controlled for more than 14 days.

[0064] (Test Example 2) Volume 3.6m 3 In a modular bathroom (1.2m wide, 1.6m deep, 1.9m high), a person stood near the center of the bathroom and sprayed aerosol product 2 for hard surface mold control twice from a height of 1.5m above the floor, at a slight angle upwards towards the ceiling. After 14 days, no black mold (mold) had grown on the hard surfaces of the bathroom, such as the ceiling, walls, and floor. In other words, black mold (mold) was successfully controlled for more than 14 days.

[0065] (Test Example 3) Volume 3.6m 3 In a modular bathroom (1.2m wide, 1.6m deep, 1.9m high), a person stood near the center of the bathroom and sprayed hard surface mold control aerosol product 3 five times from a height of 1.5m above the floor toward the ceiling at a slight upward angle. After 14 days, no black mold (mold) had grown on the hard surfaces of the bathroom, such as the ceiling, walls, and floor. In other words, black mold (mold) was successfully controlled for more than 14 days.

[0066] (Test Example 4) Volume 3.6m 3In a modular bathroom (1.2m wide, 1.6m deep, 1.9m high), a person stood near the center of the bathroom and sprayed aerosol product 4 for hard surface mold control four times from a height of 1.5m above the floor toward the ceiling at a slight upward angle. After 14 days, no black mold (mold) had grown on the hard surfaces of the bathroom, such as the ceiling, walls, and floor. In other words, black mold (mold) was successfully controlled for more than 14 days.

[0067] (Test Example 5) Volume 3.6m 3 In a modular bathroom (1.2m wide, 1.6m deep, 1.9m high), a person stood near the center of the bathroom and sprayed aerosol product 5 for hard surface mold control four times from a height of 1.5m above the floor toward the ceiling at a slight upward angle. After 14 days, no black mold (mold) had grown on the hard surfaces of the bathroom, such as the ceiling, walls, and floor. In other words, black mold (mold) was successfully controlled for more than 14 days.

[0068] (Test Example 6) Volume 3.6m 3 In a modular bathroom (1.2m wide, 1.6m deep, 1.9m high), a person stood near the center of the bathroom and sprayed aerosol product 6 for hard surface mold control four times from a height of 1.5m above the floor toward the ceiling at a slight upward angle. After 14 days, no black mold (mold) had grown on the hard surfaces of the bathroom, such as the ceiling, walls, and floor. In other words, black mold (mold) was successfully controlled for more than 14 days. [Industrial Applicability]

[0069] The present invention relates to a mold control agent, a hard surface mold control composition, and a hard surface mold control aerosol product that exhibit excellent mold control effects, and is particularly suitable for use as a mold control agent, a hard surface mold control composition, and a hard surface mold control aerosol product for use on hard surfaces such as ceilings, walls, and floors in bathrooms, toilets, etc.

Claims

1. one or more glycerin fatty acid ester compounds (A); A fungicide compound (B), The fungicide, wherein the fungicide compound (B) is 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane salt.

2. The fungicide according to claim 1, wherein the fungicide compound (B) is 1,4-bis[3,3'-(1-decylpyridinium)methyloxy]butane dibromide.

3. 3. The fungicide according to claim 1, wherein the weight ratio (A) / (B) of the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) to the fungicide compound (B) is 0.01≦(A) / (B)≦100.

4. The fungicide according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) contains at least a glycerin mono-fatty acid ester.

5. The fungicide according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the glycerin fatty acid ester compound (A) is one or more selected from the group consisting of glycerin monocaprylate, glycerin monocaprate, glycerin monolaurate, glycerin monooleate, glycerin monomyristate, glycerin monostearate, and glycerin monobehenate.

6. A composition for hard surface mold control, comprising the mold control agent described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The hard surface mold control composition according to claim 6, further comprising one or more solvents (C) selected from the group consisting of lower alcohol solvents having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, saturated hydrocarbon solvents, higher fatty acid ester solvents having 16 to 20 carbon atoms, and water.

8. 8. An aerosol product for controlling mold on hard surfaces, comprising an aerosol container equipped with an aerosol valve, filled with the antifungal composition according to claim 6 or 7 and a propellant.

9. 9. The aerosol product for controlling mold on hard surfaces according to claim 8, wherein the aerosol valve is a metered dose aerosol valve.

10. 10. The aerosol product for controlling mold on hard surfaces according to claim 8 or 9, which is capable of controlling mold for at least 14 days.

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