Benzothiophene-2-carboxamide s,s-dioxides for use in anti-fouling applications

US6217642A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC · DE

Inventors

• Franz Kunisch · Odenthal, DE
• Martin Kugler · Leichlingen, DE
• Heinrich Schrage · Krefeld, DE
• Hans-Ludwig Elbe · Wuppertal, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 11, 1998
• Grant date: Apr 17, 2001
• Expiry date: Mar 11, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C09D5/1625
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method and composition for protection against fouling of objects which come into contact with sea water or brackish water comprising a benzothiophene-2-carbomide S,S-dioxide as the essential component are described.