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Method for controlling macroinvertebrates

US4816163A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1987
Grant dateMar 28, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/931
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of controlling the fouling potential of macroinvertebrates, such as mollusks, in aqueous systems which comprises adding to the system an effective controlling amount of a water-soluble alkyl guanidine salt wherein the alkyl group has from about 8 to about 18 carbons.

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