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Chelators in combination with biocides: treatment of microbially induced biofilm and corrosion

US6267979A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1998
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2303/20
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Control of biofouling in pipes or aqueous systems via the use of compositions and methods that include the combination of a chelator with an antimicrobial agent.

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