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Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing poly(hexamethylammonium) chloride.

US5508250A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1993
Grant dateApr 16, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2103/42
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for inhibiting microbial growth in aqueous systems by the use of synergistic mixtures comprising poly(hexamethylammonium) chloride and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of poly(iminoimidocarbonyliminoimidocarbonyliminohexamethylene hydrochloride ("PHMB"), dodecylguanidine hydrochloride ("DGH") and poly[oxyethylene (dimethylimino) ethylene-(dimethylimino) ethylene dichloride] ("PDED"). Antimicrobial compositions comprising the synergistic mixture and a carrier are also disclosed.

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