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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7122505 | Composition for controlling the growth of algae, fungi and pathogenic organisms in water A stable aqueous concentrate comprising a polymeric biguanide, a chelating agent and a water-miscible organic solvent for controlling the growth of algae, fungi and pathogenic organisms in water. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7008531 | Treatment of circulating water systems The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting the growth of killing algae, bacteria, yeast and/or fungi in a recirculating water system which comprises adding to the water a polymeric biguanide and an adjuvant of the Formula (1) or a salt thereof: | 03/07/2006 |
| 6811711 | Treatment of circulating water systems The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting the growth of killing algae, bacteria, yeast and/or fungi in a recirculating water system which comprises adding to the water a polymeric biguanide and an adjuvant of the Formula (1) or a salt thereof: | 11/02/2004 |
| 6197805 | Broad spectrum antimicrobial mixtures This invention is directed to a broad spectrum antimicrobial composition which comprises a mixture of an iodopropynyl compound in combination with 2-(methoxycarbonylamino)benzimidazole and, where desirable, an algicide said mixture provided in an amount s... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6117817 | Algicide combination The present invention relates to an algicide combination of triazine derivatives and N,N-dialkylurea derivatives and to its use for protecting industrial products against infestation and destruction by photoautotrope microorganisms.... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6008236 | Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing an ionene polymer and a pyrithione salt and methods of using the same Compositions comprising an ionene polymer and a pyrithione salt are disclosed which are synergistically effective compared to the respective components alone in controlling the growth of microorganisms in or on a material or medium. Methods to control the... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5990043 | Anti-fouling compositions An anti-fouling composition comprising a carrier, and a binder, the improvement which comprises an effective amount of at least one insecticide. The composition is applied to the surfaces of articles which come into contact with seawater or brackish water... | 11/23/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5814668 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using amides 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 amide to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface. The ... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5629263 | Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing poly (hexamethylammonium) chloride Methods for inhibiting microbial growth in aqueous systems by the use of synergistic mixtures comprising poly(hexamethylammonium) chloride and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of poly (iminoimidocarbonyliminoimidocarbonyliminohexam... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5627135 | Suspension fomulations of 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide Stable, concentrated aqueous suspensions of 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide which contribute minimal chemical oxygen demand to systems treated therewith and methods of preparing and using said suspensions in biocidal applications have been discovered. T... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5529700 | Algicidal or algistatic compositions containing quaternary ammonium polymers A composition comprising a water-dispersible ionene polymer and a water-dispersible di-lower-alkyl ammonium halide polymer (for example, a polymer of dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride) is disclosed. These polymers are present in the composition in a rati... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5518990 | Method for preventing emergence of algae and antialgal composition A method for inhibiting or preventing emergence and growth of algae, comprising use of a germanium compound and a herbicide, and an antialgal composition comprising a germanium compound and a herbicide. The method of the present invention inhibits and pre... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5508250 | Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing poly(hexamethylammonium) chloride. Methods for inhibiting microbial growth in aqueous systems by the use of synergistic mixtures comprising poly(hexamethylammonium) chloride and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of poly(iminoimidocarbonyliminoimidocarbonyliminohexame... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5449658 | Biocidal compositions comprising polyhexamethylene biguanide and EDTA, and methods for treating commercial and recreational water The growth of algae, fungi and pathogenic organisms in commercial and recreational waters, such as cooling towers, swimming pools and spas, may be controlled by adding to the water a primary sanitizing agent, preferably poly(hexamethylene biguanide) ("PHM... | 09/12/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5082722 | Process for treating netting with an antifouling composition and product produced thereby. An antifouling composition for use on nettings is comprised of a chloro isophthalic acid derivative, a benzothiazole derivative, 4,5 dichloro-2-N-octyl, isophthiazole-3-one, 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate, (3-3,4 dichlorophenyl) 1,1 dimethyl urea and m... | 01/21/1992 |
| 4761176 | Herbicidal 2-haloacetanilides The disclosure herein relates to a group of N-hydrocarbyloxymethyl-2-haloacetanilide compounds, herbicidal compositions containing said compounds as the active ingredient and herbicidal method of use in various crops, particularly sugarbeets. The her... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4671815 | Water soluble biocides This invention relates to salts of oxyalkylated amino compounds which render normally water insoluble components such as biocides, soluble in water and thereby improving their usefulness and effectiveness. These amino compounds render biocides such as met... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4668273 | Quaternary ammonium salts of diepoxides and diamines, their preparation and use The invention relates to processes for the treatment of substrates which comprise applying at least one ammonium salt to the substrate as an algicide, bactericide or fungicide, said ammonium salt containing units which contain diepoxide and diamine radica... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4647687 | Halogenated sulphides, process for their preparation and their use in microbicidal agents The new halogenated sulphides of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 to R8 are identical or different and denote hydrogen or halogen, at least one of the radicals R1 to R8 representing halogen, and wherein R | 03/03/1987 |
| 4581058 | Polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds and their uses Novel polyquaternary ammonium compounds prepared from N,N'-bis(dialkylaminoalkyl)ureas, hydrochloric acid, epichlorohydrin and tertiary amines are useful as microbicides, corrosion inhibitors, debonding agents, flocculants, softeners, anti-static agents, ... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4506081 | Polymeric quaternary ammonium compounds and their uses Novel polyquaternary ammonium compounds prepared from N,N'-bis(dialkylaminoalkyl)ureas, hydrochloric acid, epichlorohydrin and tertiary amines are useful as microbicides, corrosion inhibitors, debonding agents, flocculants, softeners, anti-static agents, ... | 03/19/1985 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4451278 | 1-Hydroxyanthraquinone aquatic herbicide A method of inhibiting the growth of weeds is provided by applying to the situs to be treated, an effective herbicidal amount of a compound containing the 1-anthraquinonyloxy moiety, such as 1-hydroxyanthraquinone.... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4427435 | Use of iodoacetamide and amines for the control of harmful organisms, and agents for such control A mixture of the compound of the formula I with amines or quaternary ammonium compounds is used to control, in particular, micro-organisms in water and in aqueous systems. According to the invention, the compound of the formula I can also be employed without a... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4405360 | Controlled release of herbicide compounds utilizing a thermoplastic matrix A composition and method for the controlled release of compounds from a plastic dispenser, usually a thermoplastic, generally in association with a porosigen in contact with water, for example, an aquatic environment or soil mixture. Thermoplastic dispens... | 09/20/1983 |
| 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 |
| 4286983 | Algicidal composition and method of preventing or controlling algae with said composition Algicidal composition comprising in an algicidally effective amount a diamine of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is hydrogen or up to three substituents such as halogen, alkyl, phenoxy, phenylthio, or halogen substituted alkoxy, R2 | 09/01/1981 |
| 4285765 | Slime control compositions and methods of using the same The present invention relates to certain compositions and processes useful for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in water and, in particular, water used for industrial purposes; for example, in the manufacture of paper, in cooling water systems, in ... | 08/25/1981 |
| 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 |
| 4190429 | Control of microbial contamination Microorganisms, as for example, bacteria, fungi, molds and algae, can be inhibited by contact with an effective growth-inhibiting concentration of N-adamantyl gluconamide.... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4159344 | Anilide urea biocides This invention relates to the utility of certain anilide ureas as biocidal agents having the formula ##STR1## R is selected from the group of alkyls having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, haloalkyls having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, NR1 R2 | 06/26/1979 |
| 4158560 | Broad spectrum herbicidal diacylimide compositions The invention provides broad spectrum herbicidal diacylimide compositions which include compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where R and R' are selected from alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl and haloalkenyl having from 1-5 carbon atoms, being the same or ... | 06/19/1979 |
| 4154594 | Aquatic herbicidal diacylimide compositions The invention provides broad spectrum herbicidal diacylimide compositions which include compounds having the formula: ##STR1## where R and R' are selected from alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl and haloalkenyl having from 1-5 carbon atoms, being the same or ... | 05/15/1979 |
| 4022605 | Stabilized non-medical fungicidal, bactericidal and algicidal composition A halocyanoacetamide compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen such as Cl, F, Br and I; Y represents a halogen such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine and iodine or hydrogen atom; and R represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group cont... | 05/10/1977 |
| 4022606 | Antimicrobial use of ω-aminocarboxylic acid amides A process for the use of ω-Aminocarboxylic acid amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon residue having 10 to 14 carbon atoms, R1 and R2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, --... | 05/10/1977 |
