Abstract 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 pulp paper, in the manufacture of paper, in cooling water systems and in effluent water treatment. The novel processes and compositions of the present invention are processes or mixtures which show unexpected synergistic activity against microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and algae, which produce slime in aqueous systems or bodies which are objectionable from either an operational or aesthetic point of view. Specifically the invention is directed to the use of compositions comprising a combination of 2-2-dibromo-3nitrilopropionamide and hexachlorodimethyl sulfone.
A COMPOSITION FOR THE CONTROL OF AEROBACTER AEROGENES IN SQUEOUS SYSTEMS COMPRISING 2-2-DIBROMO-3-NITRILOPROPIONAMIDE AND HEXACHLORODIMETHYL SULFONE, WHEREIN THE WEIGHT RATIO OF THE AMIDE TO THE SULFONE RANGES FROM ABOUT 95:5 TO ABOUT 5:95 RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A COMPOSITION FOR THE CONTROL OF AEROBACTER AEROGENES IN SQUEOUS SYSTEMS COMPRISING 2-2-DIBROMO-3-NITRILOPROPIONAMIDE AND HEXACHLORODIMETHYL SULFONE, WHEREIN THE WEIGHT RATIO OF THE AMIDE TO THE SULFONE RANGES FROM ABOUT 95:5 TO ABOUT 5:95 RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The composition of claim 1 where said ratio is about 50:50.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
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A method for controlling the growth of Aerobacter aerogenes in an aqueous system which comprises adding to said system an effective amount of a composition comprised of 2-2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide and hexachlorodimethyl sulfone, wherein the weight ratio of the amide to the sulfone ranges from about 95:5 to about 5:95 respectively.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
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A method for controlling the growth of Aerobacter aerogenes in an aqueous system which comprises adding to said system an effective amount of a composition comprised of 2-2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide and hexachlorodimethyl sulfone, wherein the weight ratio of the amide to the sulfone ranges from about 95:5 to about 5:95 respectively.
Claim 6
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The method of claim 3 where said ratio is about 50:50.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 3 wherein said composition is added to said system in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 1000 parts per by weight of said composition per million parts by weight of said aqueous system.
Claim 8
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The method of claim 5 where said composition amount is from about 1 to about 100 parts per million of said aqueous system.
Claim 9
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The method of claim 5 wherein the aqueous system is that of a cooling water system.
Claim 10
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The method of claim 5 wherein the aqueous system is that of a pulp and paper mill system.