EP3128839A1

EP3128839A1 - Novel biocidal products

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Publication number: EP3128839A1
Application number: EP15720212.8A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Stephan AUBERGER
Original assignee: SALVECO
Current assignee: SALVECO
Priority date: 2014-04-10
Filing date: 2015-04-09
Publication date: 2017-02-15
Also published as: EP3725154A1; US20170035049A1; WO2015155485A1; FR3019714B1; FR3019714A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new generation of biocidal products which do not pose any particular risks to the environment or health. Indeed, the active substances and additives that constitute the biocidal products according to the invention are of plant, agricultural, and renewable origin, and are furthermore completely biodegradable. The various uses of said novel biocidal products are also claimed. Specifically, the invention relates to a concentrated biodegradable biocidal formulation, comprising compounds from renewable plant resources, said formulation being characterised in that it comprises at least the following compounds: at least lactic acid and/or citric acid in a proportion of 76 wt % to 98 wt % relative to the total weight of the formulation; at least one sodium and/or potassium carboxylate including 5 to 16 carbon atoms serving as an anionic surfactant in a proportion of 2 wt % to 24 wt % relative to the total weight of the formulation.

Description

NEW BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS

The present invention relates to a new generation of biocidal products that do not present chronic risks and very few acute impacts to health and the environment.

Indeed, the active substances and adjuvants that make up the biocidal formulations according to the invention are of plant origin, preferably agricultural, and renewable, and are otherwise totally, naturally and rapidly biodegradable.

The different applications of these new biocidal products are also claimed.

Biocidal products are commonly used in a wide variety of products, including household and / or industrial disinfectants, insecticides, wood treatment products, etc.

These products can be used to clean and disinfect all types of surfaces, including skin.

Biocidal products are intended to destroy, repel or render ineffective undesirable organisms, considered harmful or not, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, to prevent the action or to fight in any other way by a chemical action or biological.

These product categories are chemically or biologically active products and, as a result, are likely to have adverse effects on humans, animals and / or the environment.

More particularly, a biocide is generally characterized by its field of application: bactericidal, fungicidal, antiviral and / or insecticide.

Bactericides have an action against certain Gram + and / or Gram- bacteria. Fungicides have an action against certain fungi and some yeasts. As for antivirals, they have an action against some viruses.

Biocidal assets can therefore present a major risk for human and animal health, but also for the environment; Moreover, from an etymological point of view "bios" means "the life "and" -cide "means" who kills ". Indeed, biocidal assets can act for a long time, spread, be partially degraded, or not be degraded at all according to their nature, and they are then considered as (bio) accumulable and toxic.

The active substances that make up biocides are generally active ingredients of petrochemical origin.

A few rare substances of plant origin may be listed, such as ethanol or essential oils with limited bacteriostatic properties. In addition, these substances are outside professional markets.

Finally, the biocides may also comprise a mixture of the last two categories of components, that is to say, active ingredients of petrochemical origin and substances of plant origin, in order to achieve the desired efficiency.

Thus, in the state of the art, quaternary ammonium derivatives are known which represent a major class of biocidal substances of chemical origin which are used in surface disinfectants and for hand hygiene.

Other substances are also used such as sodium hypochlorite (bleach), di- or tri-amines or 5-chloro-2- (2,4-dichlorphenoxy) phenol (Triclosan®).

Their regulatory classification with regard to their effects of concern, corrosive, sensitizing and very toxic for aquatic organisms, as well as the suspicion of CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, eprotoxic) and endocrine disruptor effect of certain representatives of this class, requires greater caution when using these products.

An international awareness on this issue has led to the adoption of European Regulations (REACH: 1907/2006 and Biocides: 528/2012) aimed at limiting the marketing of hazardous chemicals and regulating their use strictly. .

Indeed, the market for biocidal products for Europe represents a volume of 300 000 to 750 000 tonnes per year (impact study of the Biocides Directive 98/8 / EC - 2007) which corresponds to an annual global market of 7 billion euros. There is therefore considerable interest in developing new biocidal products to combat undesirable microorganisms. These biocides must have the capacity to be fully degraded in a natural way after their use, so as to reduce the risks for humans, animals and the environment, while limiting the induced resistance.

In particular, for humans and animals, these risks may be "direct", related to so-called acute toxicity, and especially "indirect", related to chronic toxicity.

In addition, biocidal products must be effective at low concentrations so as to offer industrial and economic solutions in line with the economic positioning of the health markets.

In order to provide biocidal products that are not toxic and / or harmful to humans and the environment, and that are also biodegradable and biocompatible for humans, biocides of natural origin have been developed.

Indeed, biocidal products of plant origin seem the most appropriate to meet these objectives combined.

The majority of plant-based biocidal solutions contain a washing base combined with a disinfecting base. However, these products do not exhibit the same biocidal efficacy or the same ease of use (dose / time ratio / action spectrum) as the biocidal solutions containing active agents and / or chemical-synthetic adjuvants.

There is therefore a need to develop a durable and safe alternative to the use of chemical-synthetic products, which makes it possible to obtain a biocidal efficacy and ease of use of the product to be diluted.

Patent document WO 2012/114039 already discloses a biocidal composition comprising:

between 0.01% and 20% of chelating agent;

between 0.03% and 25% of nonionic surfactants of the polyol type and preferably between 0.03% and 25% of nonionic surfactants of the glycoside, polyglycerol ester or sorbitan ester type; between 0.03% and 25% of anionic surfactants, preferably of the carboxylate or polycarboxylate type;

between 0.1% and 75% of one or more organic acids;

- between 0.001% and 8% natural fragrance.

However, this composition, although having a plant origin and having a biocidal activity on certain pathogens, can be further improved.

Indeed, the composition described in this document does not have optimal efficacy against undesirable organisms and likely to be pathogenic, for example certain strains of fungi or some undesirable viruses or pathogens.

The present invention thus relates to a new generation of biocidal formulations for cleaning and disinfecting all types of surfaces.

Their impact on the environment is very limited, even nil, and in any case it is not considered worrying. This results from the toxicological data of the components and the mixture, which are significantly below the critical classification thresholds imposed.

Indeed, these biocidal formulations are derived from renewable plant resources, preferably agricultural resources, and they are fully biodegradable over the entire formulation.

The active substance of the biocidal formulations according to the invention consists of at least one organic acid of plant origin. This organic acid can be derived directly from a plant resource, preferably agricultural, or from a transformed agricultural resource.

The present invention describes a concentrated biodegradable biocidal formulation comprising compounds derived from renewable plant resources, said formulation being characterized in that it comprises at least the following compounds:

at least one organic acid in a proportion of between 76 and 98% by weight, relative to the total weight of the formulation; at least one anionic surfactant in a proportion of between 2 and 24% by weight, relative to the total weight of the formulation.

Advantageously, the proportion of organic acid is between 76 and 92%, and more preferably between 76 and 84%. As regards the proportion of anionic surfactant, it is preferably between 3 and 15%, preferably between 5 and 10%.

The biocidal formulation according to the invention comprises compounds derived from vegetable resources, in particular agricultural resources, which are entirely renewable. As a result, said biocidal formulation is fully biodegradable.

More specifically, the composition is 100% biodegradable according to the results of the tests of the OECD experimental protocol.

In addition to having a significantly reduced impact on the environment compared to the state of the art, the biocidal formulations according to the invention have an innovative effect of providing biological provision of the biocidal active through adapted surfactant structures. and under the effect of physicochemical changes of the mixture, which results in a sought combination between the constituents and performance to substitute, equi-concentration, chemicals and dangerous market.

The present biocidal formulation has an effective action against certain undesirable or pathogenic organisms, and an improved effect over biocidal formulations known from the prior art. The action of the formulation is illustrated in the examples below.

In particular, this biocidal formulation makes it possible to control fungi belonging to the species Aspergillus niger, which is likely to be toxic and pathogenic, in particular by causing pulmonary mycoses in humans.

The formulation according to the invention also has a biocidal activity, in particular virucidal, against strains of virus belonging to the family of adenoviruses, which may be responsible for diseases such as pharyngitis, pneumonia, or still conjunctivitis. The virucidal effect has also been demonstrated against rotaviruses, particularly those responsible for gastroenteritis.

As regards the organic acids that may be used in the composition of the biocidal formulations according to the present invention, mention may be made in particular of citric acid, lactic acid, succinic acid, pyruvic acid and glycolic acid.

The choice of the organic acid is made according to the field of application of the biocidal formulations and the target organisms to eliminate or whose development is desired to slow down. In a particular embodiment, the organic acid or acids are lactic acid and citric acid.

In an even more preferred embodiment, only lactic acid is used.

Indeed, lactic acid is one of the essential elements of human metabolism, but also the metabolism of animals and micro-organisms. Lactic acid inherently exhibits interference properties on microorganisms because it acts directly on their pH as well as their energy cycle. Moreover, it also has an antimicrobial action by inhibiting their growth (for Escherichia Coli among others).

In addition to the organic acid, the concentrated biocidal formulation according to the invention also comprises at least one anionic surfactant.

This is advantageously chosen from sodium carboxylates comprising a number of carbon atoms of between 5 and 16.

The anionic surfactant may also consist of a potassium carboxylate comprising a number of carbon atoms of between 5 and 16.

Preferably, the carbon chain of the anionic surfactants is derived from fatty alcohol or vegetable fatty acid.

Thus, for example, the anionic surfactant is an alkyl carboxylate of sodium caprate, sodium caprylate, sodium laurate, C 8 -C 16 alkyl sulfate of ammonium, or potassium, a carboxylated fatty acid ester. The anionic surfactant may also consist of the acidic species derived from these salts.

The concentrated biocidal formulation according to the invention may also comprise other ingredients.

Thus, said formulation may comprise, in addition to the organic acid and the anionic surfactant, at least one nonionic surfactant and / or at least one natural perfume and / or at least one chelating agent.

The nonionic surfactants or other components of the essential oil or chelating type that can be used in the composition of the biocidal product according to the invention are selected according to the type of performance and application required: a judicious mixture is necessary so as not to disturb or modify the biocidal properties initially sought. Effectively, for example, effective disinfecting and / or degreasing properties are necessary in the restaurant or agribusiness world with products that have little or no toxicity in order to avoid any worrying chemical contamination, in particular by the presence of chemical residues on the surfaces after the disinfection procedure.

In a particular embodiment, the biocidal formulation according to the invention may comprise at least one nonionic surfactant, preferably in a proportion of between 2 and 15% by weight relative to the total mass of the formulation.

Advantageously, this nonionic surfactant is chosen from glycosides and alkyl polyglycosides whose carbon chain comprises between 5 and 20 carbon atoms, more advantageously still between 5 and 18 carbon atoms, and the hydrophilic group is preferably composed of residues. pentose or hexose.

Thus, preferably, the formulation according to the invention may comprise a nonionic surfactant selected from octyl glucosides, decyl glucosides, lauryl glucosides, coco glucosides, D-glucopyranose, D-xylopyranose C10-C16 alkylpolyglycosides.

The chelating agents that can be used in the composition of the biocidal formulation according to the invention are conventional agents in the field of cleaning and disinfection of surfaces for domestic or professional use.

They are selected from chelants commonly used in biocidal products, such as citric acid, derived from lemon juice or fermentation of simple or complex plant sugars, including glucose, fructose, and sucrose, or sorbic acid, derived from the mountain ash, or oxalic acid, derived from the roots or rhizomes of many plants (sorrel, beetroot, etc.), sequestering monomers or polymers such as chicory extracts, or amino acid derivatives.

In addition, the chelating agent may also, in one embodiment, be derived from the fermentation of agricultural equipment. This basic agricultural equipment may for example consist of molasses residues to obtain complexing agents of the gluconate type.

Preferably, the chelating agent (s) are present in a proportion of 0.1% to 10% by weight relative to the total mass of the formulation.

The olfactory properties of the biocidal products according to the invention can be conferred by the presence of at least one natural perfume derived from a renewable and biodegradable natural resource.

This natural perfume can be advantageously chosen from essential oils, vegetable essences or plant extracts.

Examples include mint A, mint N or eucalyptus G.

Preferably, the natural perfume (s) are present in the concentrated biocidal formulation in a proportion of 0.01% to 10% by weight relative to the total mass of the formulation.

The presence of the perfume will advantageously bring an olfactory note, without participating in the biocidal activity of the product. Thus, it can be removed under conditions where formulations without perfume are required, such as in the food industry. A formulation containing the biocidal product according to the invention can be diluted 1 to 500 times in water depending on the intended use.

The formulations according to the invention comply with European regulations in terms of effectiveness. They meet the standards EN1040, EN1276, EN1656, EN 1275, EN 13697, EN1650 and EN14476 + A1 in dirty or clean conditions.

In addition, these effective formulations are safe for humans and harm the environment.

The biocidal formulations according to the invention may be used at dilution rates and in times of action comparable to those required by the professional market. In addition, they comply with the biocidal efficacy requirements required, without any particular danger to the application, biodegradable and without ecotoxicity after elimination.

In a preferred embodiment, the biocidal formulations according to the invention are provided in concentrated liquid form. They can be very diluted, for example 50 to 500 times, especially in water, and keep their activities as well depending on the intended application.

Thus, the present invention also relates to an aqueous liquid composition comprising at least the biocide formulation described above and water, and all the dilutions in water of said composition to a minimum concentration of 0.2% of said composition.

The remainder of the composition comprises at least water. Thus, in a particular embodiment, the aqueous liquid composition according to the invention may also comprise other ingredients so as to improve the cleaning and / or organoleptic properties, without however modifying the biocidal activity of said formulation.

In a preferred embodiment, the biocidal formulation according to the invention is present in said aqueous liquid composition in a proportion of between 0.2 and 2% by weight, relative to the total mass of said composition. In other words, said formulation can be advantageously diluted between 50 and 500 times and still be active on unwanted organisms that it is desired to eliminate.

More preferably still, the biocidal formulation according to the invention is present in said aqueous liquid composition in a proportion of between 1 and 2% by weight, more advantageously between 1.5 and 2% by weight, relative to the total mass. of said composition.

The following examples illustrate this effectiveness, particularly against certain pathogenic or undesirable strains of yeasts, fungi and bacteria, but also against certain pathogenic viruses.

In particular, the biocidal formulations are particularly interesting because they are still effective even at high dilution rates, and have an efficiency comparable to more concentrated formulations but are less interesting from an economic point of view.

The envisaged applications for the biocidal formulations according to the invention are based on a disinfecting action but also a detergent, degreasing, emollient, olfactory, etc.

As examples, but without this list being exhaustive, an application of the formulations according to the invention to anti-foam products for cleaning masonry works; products for cleaning the pontoons and hulls of the mosses and algae that colonize them; disinfectant detergent solutions for all types of surfaces; solutions for hand hygiene by washing or friction; food disinfection solutions; solutions for the disinfection of premises, buildings and transport and livestock equipment; surface disinfection solutions for the food, cosmetics or pharmaceutical industry; disinfection solutions for premises and / or transport of household waste, solutions for disinfecting milking equipment, teats, litter of animals.

In a particular embodiment, the biocidal formulations according to the invention are used for hand hygiene, by washing or friction, in liquid or semi-liquid form, with or without rinsing with water.

The present invention also relates to a substrate impregnated with a concentrated biocidal formulation according to the invention, allowing the application of said formulation on a surface to be cleaned and disinfected.

This substrate may consist of a fabric, a wipe or a towel.

On its substrate, the formulation according to the invention can be pure and dehydrated and be activated once in the presence of water or be already diluted and ready for use.

In other words, the substrate may also be impregnated with the aqueous liquid composition as described above, said composition comprising at least the biocidal formulation and water, said formulation being present in a proportion of between 0.2 % and 2% by weight relative to the total mass of said composition.

Example of a biocidal formulation:

In an exemplary embodiment, the biocidal formulation according to the invention has the following compounds, in the following proportions:

2.4% of nonionic surfactants of the glycoside type;

5% of anionic surfactants of the fatty acid salt type with a chain containing 8 to 14 carbon atoms of sodium cocoate type;

91% lactic acid

1.6% water.

This formula is only classified as irritating according to the regulations in force, in the same way as the lactic acid used in said formulation. Such a classification enables him to pass through heavy and expensive instruction files for marketing. In addition, this formulation presents no danger to humans or the environment compared to substances of chemical origin which are marketed on the market.

This formulation is diluted according to the surfaces to be cleaned, sanitized and the desired disinfecting effectiveness. The active diluted formula for surface disinfection does not present any known and / or regulated hazard.

In a second embodiment, the biocidal formulation according to the invention is composed as follows:

76% lactic acid;

24% of anionic surfactants of the fatty acid salt type with a chain containing 8 to 10 carbon atoms of sodium alkyl carboxylate type.

In a third embodiment, the biocidal formulation according to the invention is composed as follows:

80% lactic acid;

5% of anionic surfactants of sodium coconut type fatty acid salts type;

1% perfume composition based on plant extracts;

14% water.

In a fourth embodiment, the biocidal formulation according to the invention is composed as follows:

76% lactic acid;

10% nonionic surfactant of the alkyl polyglycoside type;

10% anionic surfactant of C10-C12 type sodium carboxylate;

4% water.

Efficacy tests of the biocidal formulation

The biocidal formulation which has been tested is that which is specified above and which comprises:

2.4% C10-C16 alkyl polyglycoside nonionic surfactants;

5% of anionic surfactants of sodium-caprylate type fatty acid salt type; 91% lactic acid;

1.6% water.

1. Yeasts - Candida albicans

This quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of the basic yeasticidal activity of the formulation according to the invention is carried out by a Microbiology Laboratory. This test is carried out in conditions of dirt and in additional conditions.

Method: A dilution / neutralization method is applied to a formulation according to the invention. The neutralizer consists of sodium chloride (0.85% w / v), Na ₂ CO ₃ (0.1%), supplemented with distilled water.

The formulation according to the invention is diluted in physiological saline at the following concentrations: 1%, 1.2%, 1.5% and 2%.

The tests are carried out on a strain of Candida albicans (ATCC 90028) at a temperature of 20 ° C (± 1 ° C). The contact time is limited to 5 minutes (± 10 seconds).

The interfering substance is bovine albumin (fraction V) at 3.00 g / l. This is the condition of dirt.

The tests are incubated at a temperature of 25.0 ° C (± 0.2 ° C) for 48h.

Results: in accordance with the provisions of standard NF EN 1275 (April 2006) the formula according to the invention has a yeast activity in soil conditions (3.00 g / l of bovine albumin) after 5 minutes of contact at 20 ° C against a reference strain of Candida albicans for the concentration of 1.2%.

2. Mushrooms - Aspergillus niger

It has also been tested the fungicidal activity of the biocidal formulation according to the invention, more particularly on a fungus belonging to the species Aspergillus niger.

The biocidal formulation is diluted to a concentration of 2% in water.

The tests were conducted at a temperature of 20 ° C (± 1 ° C). Two contact times were tested: 15 min and 30 min. The interfering substance is bovine albumin (fraction V) at a rate of 0.30 g / l. This is the condition of cleanliness.

The tests are incubated at a temperature of 30 ° C for a duration of 2 days.

Results: The formulation diluted to 2% has a fungicidal activity against the Aspergillus niger strain after a contact time of 30 min at a temperature of 20 ° C and cleanliness conditions (0.30 g / l of albumin bovine).

The results obtained for C. albicans and A. niger are shown in the table below.

Table 1. Fungicide activity tests according to EN1650, soil conditions (3 g / L of

BSA) and cleanliness (0.3g / L of BSA), 20 ° C

3. Viruses - Rotavirus and Adenovirus

This virucidal efficacy test is carried out according to the methodology of standard NF EN 14476 + A1 (January 2007) on two viruses.

a) Rotavirus

The first virus tested is a Rotavirus (strain ATCC VR-1290) and the tests were conducted on 3 samples of disinfectant product ready for use, according to the formulation of the present invention diluted to 2% in water.

Method: The test is carried out at 20 ° C (± 1 ° C). The contact time is 15 minutes. The samples are diluted in sterile distilled water. The interfering substance is bovine albumin (BSA 3.00 g / l).

The viral strain was tested on MA-104 cells at 36.5 ° C under 5% CO ₂ . The technique for stopping the virucidal action is the addition of a solution containing Na ₂ CO ₃ , at the rate of 70 g / l, pH 10.85 and 10 ml of stopping solution for 10 ml of solution of trial. Such a solution makes it possible to stop the action of the disinfectant on the virus and to measure the effectiveness of the biocide formulation tested.

The virus is titrated in PFU / ml (plaque-forming units), ie in number of infectious viral particles per ml and more commonly in logarithm of the viral titre.

Results: The three samples of biocidal formulation according to the invention have a virucidal activity on the Rotavirus strain at a concentration of 2% for 15 minutes of contact. b) Adenovirus

The second virus tested is an Adenovirus (adenoid strain 75 ATCC VR-5).

The biocidal formulation according to the invention is diluted to 2% in water and the test method is the same as that used on Rotavirus and described above.

However, the contact time is 60 min.

The viral strain was tested on HEp-2 cells at 36.5 ° C under 5% CO ₂ .

Results: The three samples of biocidal formulation according to the invention have a virucidal activity on the Adenovirus strain at a concentration of 2% for 60 min of contact.

The results obtained for the virucidal activity tests are shown in the table below:

BSA time

Concentration Activity reduction

Viral strain Lot tested from (g / L)

test (w / w) virucid log

contact

0212/2013 2% 15 min R = 4,25 YES 0,3

rotavirus

ATCC strain 0226/2013 2% 15 min R = 4.375 YES 0.3

VR-1290

0227/2013 2% 15 min R = 4, 125 YES 0.3

Adenovirus 0395A / 2013 2% 60 min R = 4, 125 YES 0.3

strain

0406A / 2013 2% 60 min R = 4,25 YES 0.3 adenoid

75 ATCC VR-5 0406B / 2013 2% 60 min R = 4, 125 YES 0.3 Table 2. Virucidal activity tests according to EN 14476 + A1, cleanliness conditions (0.3 g / L BSA), 20 ° C

It has also been demonstrated that the present biocidal formulation is effective at a concentration of 1% on enveloped DNA genome viruses, such as those belonging to the family Herpesviridae. In addition, the biocidal formulation is also 1% effective on influenza viruses.

4. Bacteria

This quantitative suspension assay for the evaluation of the bactericidal activity of the formulations according to the present invention is carried out by a Microbiology Laboratory.

Method: A dilution / neutralization method is applied to a formulation according to the invention. The neutralizer consists of sodium chloride (0.85% w / v), Na ₂ CO ₃ (0.1%), supplemented with distilled water. This dilution / neutralization method makes it possible to stop the biocidal action of the product at the end of the contact time tested.

The formulation according to the invention is diluted in physiological saline at the following concentrations: 0.5%, 1.2% and 1.5%.

The tests are performed on strains of Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Escherichia coli (ATCC 10536), Enterococcus hirae (ATCC 10541) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442) at a temperature of 20 ° C (± 1 ° C). The contact time is limited to 5 minutes (± 10 seconds).

The incubation is carried out at a temperature of 37.0 ° C (± 0.2 ° C) for 24 hours.

Results: According to the indications of standard NF EN 1276 (October 1997), a concentrated disinfection formula according to the formulation of the present invention, exhibits a bactericidal activity in soil conditions (3.00 g / l of bovine albumin) after 5 minutes of contact at 20 ° C to view the 4 strains of reference tested for the test concentration of 1%. The limiting microorganism is Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538).

The results of the bactericidal tests are shown in Table 3 below.

Table 3. Activity tests according to EN 1276, soil conditions (3 g / L BSA), contact time 5min, 20 ° C

Tests are also carried out according to a standardized method (EN13697) so as to demonstrate the bactericidal and / or yeasticidal effect by application to surfaces.

The control surfaces used are stainless steel discs on which a solution of bacteria and / or yeasts is deposited. It is more particularly the microbial strains exposed above. The discs are then immersed in the biocidal solution at 20 ° C (+/- 0.2 ° C) for a contact time of 5 minutes. Residual microbial concentration is determined after incubation at 37 ° C (+/- 2 ° C) for bacteria or at 25 ° C (+/- 0.2 ° C) for yeasts.

Results: According to the indications of the standard EN 13697 (November 2001), a concentrated disinfection formula according to the formulation of the present invention, has a bactericidal and yeasticidal activity under dirty conditions (3.00 g / l bovine albumin) after 5 minutes of contact at 20 ° C with respect to the 4 reference bacterial strains tested and the yeast strain for the test concentration of 1%.

5. Biodegradability

This test is an evaluation in aqueous medium of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of a sample of the concentrated formulation according to the invention.

This test is performed according to the provisions of OECD Method 301A using a sample containing a dissolved organic carbon content of 10 mg / l (DOC for dissolved organic carbon). The evolution of the disappearance of dissolved organic carbon is monitored for a period of 28 days in the "concentrated disinfection" test at 10 mg / l of DOC. The physicochemical analysis is carried out according to the ASTM D5291 standard.

Figure 1 shows the decomposition result curves for dissolved organic carbon after 28 days. The reference substance is sodium acetate. The sample referred to as "concentrated disinfection" corresponds to the tested biocidal formulation described above and the "inhibition test" sample corresponds to a mixture between the formulation according to the invention and the sodium acetate.

Results:

The test is considered valid because:

- The percentage degradation of the reference substance (sodium acetate) is greater than 70% (99%) on the fourteenth day;

- The difference between the DOC measurement values of the product studied is less than 20% at each sampling;

- the degree of DOC removal in the inhibitory test, containing the test compound and the reference substance, being greater than 35% after 14 days (98%), the sample is not considered as poisonous to seeding.

Conclusion The evaluation in aqueous media of the "ultimate" biodegradability of the sample tested according to the OECD guideline 301 A gives the following results:

- The maximum degree of biodegradation of the sample at 10 mg / 1 DOC is equal to 100% after 28 days of incubation;

- The biodegradation time (corresponding to 90% of the maximum biodegradation rate) is about 25 days;

- According to OECD Guideline 301 A, the tested sample "concentrated disinfection" is considered to be readily biodegradable (70% DOC threshold level being acquired within 10 days after 10% biodegradability is reached (94% at the end of the interval of 10 days to ll ^t test day).

The degree of biodegradability measured takes into account the totality of the formulation actually there is no by-product of degradation because the formulation is exclusively composed of carbon atoms, oxygen and hydrogen from plant extracts . It is a true measure of ultimate biodegradability.

Claims

A concentrated biodegradable biocidal formulation comprising compounds derived from renewable plant resources, said formulation being characterized in that it comprises at least the following compounds:

at least lactic acid and / or citric acid in a proportion of between 76 and 98% by weight, relative to the total weight of the formulation;

at least one sodium and / or potassium carboxylate comprising a number of carbon atoms of between 5 and 16 acting as an anionic surfactant in a proportion of between 2 and 24% by weight, relative to the total mass of the formulation.

2. concentrated biocidal formulation according to the preceding claim characterized in that it comprises between 76 and 92% by weight of lactic acid and / or citric acid, preferably between 76 and 84%, and between 3 and 15% mass of sodium carboxylate and / or potassium comprising a number of carbon atoms of between 5 and 16 acting as anionic surfactant, preferably between 5 and 10%.

3. concentrated biocidal formulation according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the anionic surfactant is an alkyl carboxylate selected from sodium caprate, sodium caprylate, sodium laurate, a C8-C16 alkyl sulfate sodium , ammonium or potassium and a carboxylated fatty acid ester.

4. concentrated biocidal formulation according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it also comprises a nonionic surfactant in a proportion of between 2 and 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the formulation, said surfactant nonionic being chosen from glycosides and alkyl polyglycosides comprising a number of carbon atoms of between 5 and 20, preferably between 5 and 18 atoms of carbon, the hydrophilic group being composed of pentose or hexose.

5. concentrated biocidal formulation according to the preceding claim characterized in that the nonionic surfactant is selected from octyl glucosides, decyl glucosides, lauryl glucosides, coco glucosides, D-glucopyranose, D-xylopyranose or C10- C16 alkylpolyglycosides.

6. concentrated biocidal formulation according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it also comprises a natural perfume in a proportion of between 0.01 and 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the formulation, said perfume being selected from essential oils, vegetable essences and plant extracts.

7. concentrated biocidal formulation according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that it also comprises a chelating agent in a proportion of between 0.1 and 10% by weight, relative to the total mass of the composition, said agent chelating agent being chosen from sorbic acid derived from sorbier, oxalic acid derived from roots or rhizomes of plants, sequestering monomers or polymers, such as chicory extracts, and amino acids.

8. Concentrated biocidal formulation according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises:

2.4% of nonionic surfactants of the glycoside type;

- 91% lactic acid

- 1.6% water.

9. An aqueous liquid composition comprising at least the biocidal formulation according to any one of the preceding claims and water, characterized in that said biocidal formulation is present in a proportion of between 0.2 and 2% by weight of biocidal formulation, preferably between 1 and 2%, based on the total mass of composition.

10. Substrate impregnated with a concentrated formulation with a biocidal activity according to any one of claims 1 to 8, said substrate allowing the application of said formulation on a surface to be cleaned and disinfected.

11. Substrate impregnated with an aqueous liquid composition according to claim 9, said substrate allowing the application of said formulation on a surface to be cleaned and disinfected.