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US 5,393,781 AGranted
Method for controlling zebra mussels
AssigneesFMC Corporation, The Research Foundation of State University of New York
InventorsAlexander M. Vegega, Claudio E. Manissero
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Abstract
Method of controlling the zebra mussel by direct contact with peracetic acid or indirectly by application to an environment where control is desired. The biofouling of environments, such as fresh water intakes, conduits and storage systems of power and water treatment systems, and of processing streams of industrial plants, is thereby reduced or eliminated.
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A method for controlling zebra mussels, which comprises contacting the zebra mussels, or an environment where control is desired, with a biocidally effective amount of peracetic acid.
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