GLUCOPROTAMIN - A NEW ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCE

Glucoprotamin is the conversion product of L-glutamic acid and cocopropylene-1.3-diamine. The wax-like substance is non-volatile and easily dissolved in water. The microbiological activity was examined in the inhibition test, suspension test and practical surface rest under practical conditions. The action spectrum covers bacteria including mycobacteria, fungi and viruses. The active substance is classified as harmful and displays no sensitizing or mutagenic characteristics. According to the international test methods for total degradability, the degradability of glucoprotamin is good. On account of its broad action spectrum and its good compatibility with man and the environment, glucoprotamin is a highly interesting new antimicrobial substance.