Multifunctional biodispersant/biocidal compositions
US5603941A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N59/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to the present invention, there are provided stable, solid compositions which include (a) a biodispersant, including surfactants; (b) a biocide, including halogenated hydantoins; and (c) optionally, a halogen scavenger, including a hydantoin; In a further embodiment, these compositions are added to a substrate in order to remove or to inhibit the formation of a biofilm and to prevent or to inhibit the growth of or to kill microorganisms.
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