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Methods for controlling macroinvertebrates in aqueous systems

US5900157A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1997
Grant dateMay 4, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/931
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for controlling the fouling potential of macroinvertebrates are provided. An effective controlling amount of a polymer comprising a tannin and a cationic monomer is added to an aqueous system suffering from the fouling potential of macroinvertebrates.

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