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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6949250 | Selective algaecides for control of cyanochloronta We have now discovered that certain 9,10-anthraquinone derivatives we developed possess potent activity against O. perornata while possessing a sufficiently high level of solubility in water to make their activity against O. perornata viable. These com... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6649567 | Controlled release microbiocide for porous surfaces Algal defacement of coated and non-coated porous masonry and wood construction materials is prevented by pre-treatment of the construction material with an aqueous composition of a copolymer that releases 2-propenal (acrolein) over time.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6515184 | Cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives, herbicidal and pesticidal compositions containing them, methods of using them to combat pests and weeds and process for the preparation thereof The present invention relates to novel bicyclic cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## to a process for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6391925 | Liquid phenolic composition A liquid composition of phenolic compounds can be formed in the substantial absence of a solvent and a surfactant. This composition includes at least one substituted phenol and a halo-substituted phenol. In one embodiment, the composition includes benzylc... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6346262 | Controlled delivery compositions and processes for treating organisms in a column of water or land Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive ag... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6340468 | Method of controlling zoological and aquatic plant growth A method of controlling or inhibiting the growth of aquatic plants and animals applies an effective amount of an active compound. The active compounds are selected from the group consisting of quinones, anthraquinones, naphthalenediones, quinine, warfarin... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6337078 | Controlled delivery compositions and processes for treating organisms in a column of water or land Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive ag... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6294584 | Methods for fumigating soil The present invention provides for methods for fumigating soil containing deleterious organisms such as nematodes. The methods utilize an effective amount of acrolein over sole demand for acrolein which when added to the soil will control the organisms bu... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6235300 | Plant protecting adjuvant containing topped or peaked alcohol alkoxylates and conventional alcohol alkoxylates An plant protecting composition comprising a biocide component and an adjuvant component wherein the adjuvant component includes at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of topped alcohol alkoxylates and peaked alcohol alkoxylates and co... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6149929 | Green water inhibitor-GWI A composition for effective algae control comprising bacteria and humic acid made by extracting the liquid from barley straw soaked in water for a period of time.... | 11/21/2000 |
| 5998330 | UV stable microbial insecticides, methods of making, methods of using A method of treating vegetation by application of a microbial insecticide in which a quinone has been covalently bonded to the viral occlusion body surface of the microbial insecticide in order to improve the UV stability of the microbial insecticide by f... | 12/07/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5866614 | Methods for fumigating soil using acrolein The present invention provides for methods for fumigating soil containing deleterious organisms such as nematodes. The methods utilize an effective amount of acrolein which when added to the soil will control the organisms but will not exhibit phytotoxici... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5753593 | Control of aquatic vegetation with surfactant and terpene oil An environmentally compatible aquatic herbicidal composition comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terepene containing natural oil to effectively control target aquatic vegetation including Red Azolla, Salvinia Molesta and Lemna.... | 05/19/1998 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5656670 | Synergistic antimicrobial composition of N-decy-N-isononyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol Synergistic antimicrobial combinations comprising N-decyl-N-isononyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3,-diol, are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting microbial growth using these synergistic antimicrobial combinations are al... | 08/12/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5470586 | Antifouling coating and method for using same A method of controlling the attachment of organisms to an underwater surface is disclosed. The method comprises contacting the organisms with a compound of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independent... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5466717 | Halogenated 4'-methoxyacetophenones as microbicides and preservatives Halogenated 4'-methoxyacetophenones of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen; Y is a halogen; and n is 1 or 2 as microbicides for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems and on surfaces, as well as for inhibiting slime formati... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5322834 | Synergistic microbicidal combinations containing 3-isothiazolin and commercial biocides This invention relates to synergistic antimicrobial and biocidal compositions comprising 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and one or more commercial biocides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms... | 06/21/1994 |
| 5246913 | Synergistic microbicidal combinations containing 4-isothiazolin and commercial biocides This invention relates to synergistic antimicrobial and biocidal compositions comprising 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and one or more commercial biocides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms... | 09/21/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5227360 | Synergistic antialgal compositions comprising diphenylethers and certain commercial biocides and swimming pool liner compositions comprising the antialgal compositions Synergistic antialgal compositions comprising substituted fluoroalkyl diphenylethers and a material selected from the group consisting of sodium hypochlorite, halodialkylhydantoin, n-alkyl dimethyl benzylammonium chloride, 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamid... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5154747 | Antifouling composition using alkyl-phenols An antifouling composition for use in the control of noxious aquatic life comprising as an active ingredient, one or more phenol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a C3 ~C21 saturated hydrocarbon residue; X | 10/13/1992 |
| 5128051 | Method for the control of biofouling A method for controlling biofouling in aqueous environments which comprises providing ortho-phthalaldehyde to aqueous systems susceptible to biofouling. The method of the invention is particularly well suited for use in industrial cooling water systems, p... | 07/07/1992 |
| 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 |
| 5079266 | Method of generating acrolein This invention relates to the generation of acrolein from an acetal of acrolein via exposure to a sulfonic acid reusable catalytic material. The acrolein acetals have the following general structures; ##STR1## where R may or may not be equal to R' an... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4775388 | Fuel composition comprised of heat-treated dewatered sewage sludge and a biocide-containing fuel oil An improved fuel composition is provided comprised of a colloidal dispersion of a heat-treated dewatered sewage sludge and a biocide-containing hydrocarbon fuel oil. A method is also provided for the incineration of sewage sludge comprised of providing a ... | 10/04/1988 |
| 4741754 | Plant growth stimulating compounds and compositions thereof One or more plant growth stimulating compounds are obtained from plants by treating the plants with 1-triacontanol and extracting the treated plants with a suitable sufficiently polar liquid extractant.... | 05/03/1988 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4498921 | Trichloroisocyanuric acid composition Water sanitizing compositions are disclosed which are comprised of a mixture of trichloroisocyanuric acid and an alkaline earth metal solubility promoting additive selected from the group consisting of the bicarbonate, carbonate, hydroxide, oxide and mixt... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4479820 | Use of polycondensation products from acrolein and formaldehyde as biocide There are employed as biocides for aqueous systems water soluble low molecular weight polycondensation products which are produced from acrolein and formaldehyde in the molar ratio between 1:1 and 1:10 in aqueous or aqueous-organic medium in the presence ... | 10/30/1984 |
| 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 |
| 4215147 | Acrolein composition and method of enhancing effective life thereof in an aqueous medium The life of acrolein in an aqueous medium is increased by incorporation into the aqueous medium of an effective amount of an acid preferably selected from the class consisting of: (1) Hx Ay, wherein H is hydrogen, A is an inorganic r... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4215148 | Acrolein buffering composition and method of enhancing effective life of acrolein in an aqueous medium The life of acrolein in an aqueous medium is increased by incorporation into the aqueous medium of an effective amount of a buffered acid preferably selected from the class consisting of: (1) Hx Ay, wherein H is hydrogen, A is an ino... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4017295 | Herbicidal composition A herbicidal composition which comprises an active ingredient of a diphenylether having the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a chlorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group; R represents a methyl or ethyl group and n represents an integer of 2 or 3; ... | 04/12/1977 |
| 3994772 | Composition and method of inhibiting growth of slime in water The present invention relates to certain processes and compositions useful for inhibiting the growth of slime in water and, in particular, water used for industrial purposes; for example, in the manufacture of paper and pulp paper, in cooling water system... | 11/30/1976 |
