Method for the control of biofouling

Details Method for the control of biofouling Method for the control of biofouling

1991-09-30

1992-07-07

Wyse, Thomas

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Chemical treatment

71 67, 162161, 422 36, 514699, C02F 150

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active

051280515

ABSTRACT:
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, paper manufacture and in secondary oil recovery processes.

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