Possibility of using Rosmarinus officinalis, Myrtus communis and Origanum sp.'s essential oil as fungicide in pickling and tanning processes

The objective of this study was to examine the applicability of Rosmarinus officinalis, Myrtus communis and Origanum sp. essential oil as fungicide against fungus that grows on leather during pickling and tanning processes. In the study, 2-n-Octy1-4-isothiazolin-3-one containing commercial fungicides were also used for control. During the microbiologic tests (ASTM D 4576-86/ 91), the growth of mould species like Aspergillus niger, Altemaria altemata, Penicillium chrysogenum and Trichodenna auroviride that cause problems in leather industry were also investigated against these essential oil and fungicide. As a result of this study, it has been determined that oregano essential oil has most effective antifungal activity.