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AssigneeMainstream Engineering Corporation
InventorsDwight D. Back, Robert P. Scaringe, John A. Meyer
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A formulation and method to treat and control microbial growth present in the water of climate control systems such as air conditioner air handlers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers, which formulation can be entrained and dispersed into to living space air. Specifically, a formulation is provided in the form of a tablet or a spray for being applied onto a wetted surface element present in these systems which will effectively control the growth of microbes such as fungus, molds, bacteria, and virus present on the surface for an extended period of time. The formulations include at least two metals, at least two chelating agents, at least one surfactant, and at least one viscosity enhancing compound.
A composition for treating a wetted surface element in a climate control system, comprising at least two biocide metals, at least two chelating agents, at least one surfactant, and at least one viscosity enhancing compound, wherein the at least two chelating agents are selected from the group consisting of water soluble salts of citric acid (CA), salicylic acid (SA), ethylene diaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), and diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA).
A method for treating a wetted surface element in a climate control system, comprising at least two biocide metals each of which has a concentration of not more than 1% by weight, at least two chelating agents, at least one surfactant, and at least one viscosity enhancing compound.
A composition for treating a wetted surface element in a climate control system, comprising a biocidal copper salt at a concentration of not more than 1% by weight, at least two chelating agents, at least one surfactant, and at least one viscosity enhancing compound, wherein the at least two chelating agents are selected from the group consisting of water soluble salts of citric acid (CA), salicylic acid (SA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), and diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA).
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