Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using polygl

Details Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using polygl Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using polygl

1995-09-29

2000-08-29

Kulkosky, Peter F.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Solid synthetic organic polymer as designated organic active...

Anti-fouling composition

422 34, A01N 3702, C02F 150

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061104523

ABSTRACT:
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 polyglycol fatty acid ester to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling biofouling of an aqueous system. This method adds an effective amount of at least one polyglycol fatty acid ester to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submerged surface within the aqueous system. This method effectively controls biofouling without substantially killing the fouling organisms. The present invention also relates to a composition containing polyglycol fatty acid esters and useable in the above methods. The compositions comprise at least one polyglycol fatty acid ester in an amount effective to inhibit bacteria from adhering to submergible or submerged surfaces.

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