Patents Assigned to B.T.P. Cocker Chemicals Limited
  • Control of legionella pneumophila in water systems
    Patent number: 4468332
    Abstract: A method of controlling the incidence and growth of the bacterium Legionella pneumophila in water systems of the recirculating type comprises adding to water in the water system a bactericidally effective amount of 2,2'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dichlorodiphenyl sulphide. At least one treatment agent selected from the group consisting of agents for dispersing organic matter, scale-formation inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors and anti-foaming agents can also be employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: B.T.P. Cocker Chemicals Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan H. B. Peacock, John B. Kurtz