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Method for controlling macroinvertebrates

US4906385A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1989
Grant dateMar 6, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2009

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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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