Anti-fouling compositions

US5990043A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC · DE

Inventors

• Martin Kugler · Leichlingen, DE
• Michael Londershausen · Erkrath, DE
• Heinrich Schrage · Krefeld, DE
• Hermann Uhr · Krefeld, DE
• Franz Kunisch · Odenthal, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 17, 1996
• Grant date: Nov 23, 1999
• Expiry date: Jun 17, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B27K3/50
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

An anti-fouling composition comprising a carrier, and a binder, the improvement which comprises an effective amount of at least one insecticide. The composition is applied to the surfaces of articles which come into contact with seawater or brackish water, especially wood. Other conventional anti-fouling agents may also be present.