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Method of inhibiting microorganisms

US4140798A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1977
Grant dateFeb 20, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 12, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/524
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of inhibiting microorganisms by the application of a compound formed by the condensation of dimethylamine and epichlorohydrin in about equimolar proportions. A high molecular weight condensation product, utilizable as a non-foaming anti-microbial and preservative agent, which is prepared by reacting equimolar proportions of dimethylamine and epichlorohydrin at a relatively low temperature and then maintaining the mixture for a predetermined period of time at a relatively high temperature.

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