Process for inhibiting bacterial adhesion and controlling biological fouling in aqueous systems
US5128100A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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