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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6710017 | Compositions and methods for controlling algae in recirculating water systems The present invention provides compositions and methods for controlling the growth of algae, especially nuisance algae, in recirculating water systems. The water systems encompass industrial and recreational applications. The compounds for use in the compositions an... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6534532 | Carbanilides as pesticides The invention concerns novel carbanilides of formula (I), ##STR1## in which A, Q, R, X, Z and m have the meanings given in the description. The invention further concerns a plurality of processes for preparing these substances, in their use as microbiocid... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6447811 | Pesticide against plant-pathogenic microorganisms A formulation comprising lactoperoxidase, thiocyanate and/or iodide and a hydrogen peroxide donor system, in particular glucose oxidase and glucose, is useful for controlling plant-pathogenic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria. Preferably the formu... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6380182 | Methods and compositions controlling biofouling using sulfamic acids The invention relates to a method to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submergible surface. The method contacts the submergible surface with an effective amount of at least one sulfamic acid or salt thereof to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergib... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6281169 | Aqueous suspensions of low solubility and low stability water additives A method of improving the rate of dissolution in water of low solubility compounds by combining a low solubility compound with a rheology additive that is made of platelets or particles which orient together with ionic or hydrogen bonds. The inventive met... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6217642 | Benzothiophene-2-carboxamide s,s-dioxides for use in anti-fouling applications A method and composition for protection against fouling of objects which come into contact with sea water or brackish water comprising a benzothiophene-2-carbomide S,S-dioxide as the essential component are described.... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6075022 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using thiourea compounds The present invention relates to a method to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submergible surface. The method contacts the submergible surface with an effective amount of at least one thiourea to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface. T... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6008244 | Halopropargyl compounds as marine antifouling agents Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying onto or into the marine structure a halopropargyl quaternary ammonium compound, halopropargyl benzoxazolone compound, or halopropargylhydantoin compound.... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5981435 | Methods for controlling algae A method for controlling algae and marine fouling organisms is described. The method employs N-acetonylbenzamides compounds provided in an effective amount to kill or inhibit the growth of the algae or fouling organisms.... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5925675 | N-sulfonyliminodithio compounds useful for in plant and material protection N-sulfonyliminodithio compounds have the formula (I), in which R1 and R2 stand for optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, and Ar stands for optionally substituted aryl; also disclosed are processes for preparing these comp... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5723498 | Composition capable of releasing acrolein and its use A composition which is capable of releasing acrolein and is easy to handle contains (i) an acetal of acrolein with a C1-6 alcohol with 1 to 4 hydroxyl groups and (ii) an acid soluble therein and chemically compatible with a pKs value... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5703114 | Use of 4,5-dicyano-1-3-dithiole-2-one (or thione) as antimicrobial and marine antifouling agents Disclosed is the use of compositions employing a 4,5-dicyano-1,3-dithiole-2-one (or thione) compound corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is oxygen or sulfur as the active antimicrobial and marine antifouling agent.... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5696052 | Method and composition for combatting microbial, vegetable and animal pests with acrolein The direct handling of acrolein for the purpose of combatting microbial, vegetable and animal pests in water and soil is problematic on account of the potential for danger of acrolein. According to the invention a composition which releases acrolein upon ... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5518993 | Pesticidal compositions containing ethoxylated fatty amines for increasing the effectiveness of endothal and salts thereof Pesticidal compositions for application to chlorophyl-containing algae or plants containing endothall or a salt thereof and at least one ethoxylated amine of formula I ##STR1## in which R1 is an alkyl group having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, and... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5273987 | Biocidal combinations containing 4,5-dichloro-2-cyclohexyl-3-isothiazolone and certain commercial biocides Synergistic microbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-cyclohexyl-3-isothiazolone and one or more known microbicides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms in various systems.... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5236888 | Biocidal combinations containing 4,5-dichloro-2-cyclohexyl-3-isothiazolone and certain commercial biocides Synergistic microbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-cyclohexyl-3-isothiazolone and one or more known microbicides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms in various systems.... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5179127 | Halopropargyl acyl compound, compositions, microbicidal uses and processes of preparation Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of (1) phenyl, (2) naphthyl, (3) phenyl substituted with one or more halo, cyano, (C1 -C4)alkyl, nitro, (C1 -C4)haloalkyl, a... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5112382 | Halopropargyl compounds, compositions, uses and processes of preparation Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of (1) phenyl, (2) naphthyl, (3) phenyl substituted with one or more halo, cyano, (C1 -C4) alkyl, nitro, (C1 -C4)haloalkyl, ... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5106407 | Iodones and methods for antimicrobial use The present invention discloses the antimicrobial utility of certain iodonium ylide compounds. The particular iodonium ylide compounds are phenyl iodonium ylides having an ortho substituent that stabilizes the positive charge on the polyvalent iodine by a... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5100456 | Herbicidal metabolites of phomopsis convoluvulus for the effective control of field bindweed The invention relates to the isolation, characterization and application of a bioherbicide composition characterized by its phytotoxcity towards the agricultural pest Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) and the aquatic weed Lemna paucicostata. The compo... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5090990 | Industrial antimicrobial:uses for 2-(2-bromo-2-nitroethenyl)-furan 2-(2-bromo-2-nitroethenyl)-furan can be used as an antimicrobial in broad spectrum of uses. A novel process for preparing 2-(2-bromo-2-nitroethenyl)-furan has been found in which furfural is reacted with bromonitromethane using a primary amine or primary ... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5035740 | Herbicidal compounds A herbicidal compound of the formula ##STR1## in which Q is --CR1 (R2)C(R3)(R4)Q' or --CR1 .dbd.C(R4)Q'; R1, R2 and R3 are each, independently, hydrogen, ha... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4781843 | Chemical treatment for algae control in open water systems Algae growth in an open water system such as a water cooling tower is controlled by reducing the amount of light available for the algae to photosynthesize. The light available for photosynthesis is reduced by incorporating a dye into the water in the wat... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4500337 | Adherent controlled release microbiocides containing hydrolyzable silanes and organic titanium compounds There are disclosed methods and compositions for the controlled release of microbiocides by using a mixture consisting of (a) a hydrolyzable silane or an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, (b) a hydr... | 02/19/1985 |
| 4500338 | Adherent controlled release microbiocides containing hydrolyzable _organic titanium compounds There are disclosed methods and compositions for the controlled release of microbiocides by using a mixture consisting of (a) a hydrolyzable organic titanium compound or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, (b) optionally an organopolysiloxane containing hydrox... | 02/19/1985 |
| 4500339 | Adherent controlled release microbiocides containing hydrolyzable silanes There are disclosed methods and compositions for the controlled release of microbiocides by using a mixture consisting of (a) a hydrolyzable silane or an organopolysiloxane containing hydrolyzable silane groups or a partial hydrolyzate thereof, (b) option... | 02/19/1985 |
| 4442122 | 1,2-Dibromo-2-cyanoalkane antimicrobial compounds Antimicrobial compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R is C3-12 alkyl, straight or branched chain C3 -C8 cycloalkyl; C3-8 cycloalkylC1-3 alkyl; or saturated heterocyclic radical selected from t... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4349378 | Compounds useful as pesticides Sulphonanilides of formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein R1 represents alkyl or certain other groups; R represents alkylene or alkenylene; A represents --COR12 or a carbonyl derivative or addition compound thereof, where R... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4309559 | Sulphonamides useful as pesticides Sulphonanilides of formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein R1 represents alkyl or certain other groups; R represents alkylene or alkenylene; A represents --COOH, --COO alkyl, --CSSH, CN or certain related groups; or R-A represents a group o... | 01/05/1982 |
| 4276422 | Substituted dithiin tetroxide plant growth regulants Regulation of the growth of plant life, including herbicidal, defoliant or desiccant effects, may be accomplished with certain 2,3-dihydro-1,4-dithiin 1,1,4,4-tetroxides of the formula ##STR1## wherein the R's have various values such as hydrogen, al... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4261733 | Herbicidal compounds and method of preparation and use The disclosure herein relates to a new class of herbicidal compounds comprising 2'-alkyl-6'-(2,2-dialkoxyethyl)-N-(alkoxymethyl)-2-haloacetanilides, herbicidal compositions containing same, their method of preparation and use to selectively control u... | 04/14/1981 |
| 4155742 | Water-soluble binder A unit dosage form comprising one or more active ingredients and a water-soluble binder in which the water-soluble binder comprises, as a main component, a product obtained by condensing a polyoxyethylene alkyl, alkylphenyl or alkenyl ether having the fol... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4123249 | Aquatic herbicides Aquatic herbicides of improved activity are afforded by applying them beneath the surface of waters that contain undesirable aquatic vegetation, said application being performed in the presence of a water-soluble vinyl addition polymer having a molecular ... | 10/31/1978 |
| 4086076 | Tetrahydrofuranyl bromoacetates used as biocides This invention relates to tetrahydrofuranyl bromoacetates having the formula ##STR1## AND TO THEIR UTILITY AS SELECTIVE BIOCIDAL AGENTS SHOWING EFFICACY ON BACTERIA, ALGAE AND FUNGI.... | 04/25/1978 |
| 4076516 | Aquatic herbicides Aquatic herbicides of improved activity are afforded by applying them beneath the surface of waters that contain undesirable aquatic vegetation, said application being performed in the presence of a water-soluble vinyl addition polymer having a molecular ... | 02/28/1978 |
| 3960538 | Amino derivatives of tetrasubstituted benzene compounds Antimicrobial 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted benzenes having the structure: ##SPC1## Wherein R and R' may be methyl, or a halogen when R'" is --CH2 --; or R and R', taken together, may be methylene dioxy; R" may be methyl or nitro; R'" may be absent ... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3953478 | Tetrahydrofuranyl bromoacetates biocides This invention relates to tetrahydrofuranyl bromoacetates having the formula ##SPC1## And to their utility as selective biocidal agents showing efficacy on bacteria, algae and fungi.... | 04/27/1976 |
