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Biocidal compositions and use thereof

US4966775A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1989
Grant dateOct 30, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F1/50
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A bactericidal composition and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of the capsulated, facultative bacterium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, are disclosed. The composition comprises an amount, effective for the intended purpose, of 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-l, 3-diol and an oxidizing biocide selected from the group consisting of hypochlorite, chlorine, and chlorine dioxide. The method comprises administering between about 0.1 to about 200 parts of this combined treatment (based on one million parts of the desired aqueous system) to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired.

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