Polymeric materials with anti-fouling activity

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – Processes of preparing a desired or intentional composition...

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C528S025000, C528S026000, C528S027000, C528S028000

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07544722

ABSTRACT:
An anti-fouling material useful to prevent fouling of structure exposed to a water environment includes a copolymer having a carbon and/or silicone backbone with a pendant biocidal group and, optionally, a pendant fouling release group.

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