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Microencapsulation of biocides and antifouling agents

US7938897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2009
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2989
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to microencapsulated compositions of isothiazolone derivatives and other water insoluble biocides or antifouling agents. In particular, the present invention relates to microencapsulated 4,5 dichloro 2 n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone (DCOIT), useful in marine antifouling coatings and paints.

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