J. E. Gannon, E. Bennett, I. Onyekwelu
Feb 1, 1980
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Tribology International
Abstract
Abstract Benzylamine and 20 related compounds were evaluated as preservatives in metal working fluids, n-benzylamine, n-methyl-o-chlorobenzylamine, n-methyl-p-chlorobenzylamine and p-methoxybenzylamine had excellent antimicrobial properties against mixed bacterial and fungal inoculations. Significant activity was also noted with dl-α-methylbenzylamine, n-methyl-m-chlorobenzylamine, 3,4-dimethoxybenzylamine, n-ethylbenzylamine and n-butylbenzylamine. The addition of disodium edta to the test vessels enhanced preservative action. Public health and environmental concerns of benzylamines are briefly reviewed.