Abstract: The invention relates to methods for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms to surfaces that are submerged for extension periods of time in water. More particularly, this invention relates to the protection of submerged surfaces with alkylamine derivatives as antifouling agents. The invention is beneficiary for the environment in that it will permit the use of copper- and tin-free paints.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 27, 2002
Date of Patent:
August 16, 2005
Assignee:
Bayer Atiengesellschaft
Inventors:
Daniel Bernard, Jean-Claude Braekman, Gabriele Ferrari, Martin Kugler, Franz Kunisch, Mark Plehiers, Marcel Vos