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Method and composition for inhibition of microbial growth in aqueous food transport and process streams

US8124132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2006
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S424/06
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams including the step of applying a composition of the invention to the stream. The compositions and methods can control microbial growth in aqueous streams used for transporting or processing food products.

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