Methods of using hop acids to control organisms
US6547971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/04
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of inhibiting the growth of organisms in aqueous systems such as papermaking systems, cooling systems and process waters of various types, comprises adding to the aqueous system a hop acid. Compositions comprising hop acids and papermaking suspensions or slurries, and/or additives, such as paper making additives, are also provided.
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