Methods for inhibiting the production of slime in aqueous system

Details Methods for inhibiting the production of slime in aqueous system Methods for inhibiting the production of slime in aqueous system

1997-01-29

1997-12-09

Nessler, Cynthia L.

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Chemical treatment

210170, 210747, 252181, 514 25, 514456, 510249, 4241951, C02F 150

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056956525

ABSTRACT:
Methods for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to surfaces in aqueous systems are disclosed. Tea extracts and/or tannins are added to aqueous systems, such as papermaking and cooling water systems, to inhibit microbial attachment to surfaces which cause slime formation problems

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