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US 2015/0305345 A1Published application
Compositions and Methods for Controlling Algae Growth
AssigneeUnited Chemical Corporation
InventorScott Hamilton
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Abstract
Compositions and methods are described that provide control of unwanted algae growth in enclosed bodies of water, such as swimming pools and spas, without the need for added chlorinating and/or oxidizing agents. The composition includes a bromine-containing salt and can be applied on an as needed basis, without the need for testing of the water chemistry.
Claims16
An algaecide composition, comprising:
- a bromide salt;
- sulfamic acid or a sulfamate salt;
- and,
- a borate salt.
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A method of controlling algae growth in an enclosed body of water, comprising:
- obtaining an algaecide composition comprising a bromide salt, sulfamic acid or a sulfamate salt, and a borate salt;
- and
- adding the algaecide composition to the enclosed body of water in an amount sufficient to provide an amount of bromide sufficient to control algae growth when dissolved in the enclosed body of water.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.