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Method and composition for inhibiting growth of microorganisms including peracetic acid and a non-oxidizing biocide

US5785867A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1997
Grant dateJul 28, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2103/023
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a composition and method of administering same for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. The composition of the present invention includes sufficient amounts of a peracetic acid or peracetic acid/peracid blend and a non-oxidizing biocide. The method of the present invention includes the step of adding sufficient amounts of the peracetic acid or peracetic acid/peracid blend and the non-oxidizing biocide to industrial process waters.

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