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Biocides and apparatus

US8632794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2005
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2209/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There are provided methods for controlling microbial or biofilm growth, comprising mixing a hypochlorite oxidant and at least one nitrogen-containing compound or salt thereof selected from a particular group of nitrogen-containing compounds and salts to form a biocide, and applying the biocide. Apparatus for practicing the methods are also provided.

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