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Process for inhibiting bacterial adhesion and controlling biological fouling in aqueous systems

US5128100A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1991
Grant dateJul 7, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2011

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

Abstract

A process for inhibiting the adhesion of bacterial cells to solid surfaces in aqueous systems and thus controlling biological fouling comprising adding a water-soluble ionene polymer to the aqueous systems in an amount ranging from about 0.5 ppm to about 50 ppm based on the weight of aqueous liquid in the system.

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