Abstract: The present invention provides a quaternary ammonium etidronate compound (QAE) comprising a quaternary ammonium cation and an etidronate anion, having the Formula I. A method for the preparation of such compounds is described by reacting a quaternary ammonium salt with an etidronic acid or salt thereof. Variable ratios of each reactant may also be used to form different QAE compounds. The quaternary ammonium etidronate compounds is useful in water treatment, cosmetic, hygiene, personal care, paint, coating, wood treatment, agrochemical, antimicrobial, disinfectant, or biocidal compositions; as the compound provides high anti-corrosive and biocidal properties; and low scaling properties. A water treatment composition is also described, having a QAE compound of Formula I and a water treating biocidal agent, useful in cooling towers and other recirculating water, or recreational water system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a quaternary ammonium etidronate compound (QAE) comprising a quaternary ammonium cation and an etidronate anion, having the Formula I. A method for the preparation of such compounds is described by reacting a quaternary ammonium salt with an etidronic acid or salt thereof. Variable ratios of each reactant may also be used to form different QAE compounds. The quaternary ammonium etidronate compounds is useful in water treatment, cosmetic, hygiene, personal care, paint, coating, wood treatment, agrochemical, antimicrobial, disinfectant, or biocidal compositions; as the compound provides high anti-corrosive and biocidal properties; and low scaling properties. A water treatment composition is also described, having a QAE compound of Formula I and a water treating biocidal agent, useful in cooling towers and other recirculating water, or recreational water system.

Abstract: A water treatment composition for treating a body of water is provided that provides visual feedback to the end-user of the effectiveness of the composition. The composition contains a majority of calcium hypochlorite particles; and an effective amount of colored particles containing an oxidizable pigment oxidizable dye and a water soluble material. The colored particles release the oxidizable dye to the body of the water to provide a transient color to the recreational water during dissolution of the composition in the body of water, the transient color providing a visual cue to the end-user signaling of the biocidal activity of the composition. Also provided is a method of applying the water treatment composition to recreational water.

Abstract: A water treatment composition for treating a body of water is provided that provides visual feedback to the end-user of the effectiveness of the composition. The composition contains a majority of calcium hypochlorite particles; and an effective amount of colored particles containing an oxidizable pigment oxidizable dye and a water soluble material. The colored particles release the oxidizable dye to the body of the water to provide a transient color to the recreational water during dissolution of the composition in the body of water, the transient color providing a visual cue to the end-user signaling of the biocidal activity of the composition. Also provided is a method of applying the water treatment composition to recreational water.

Abstract: A water treatment composition for treating a body of water is provided that provides visual feedback to the end-user of the effectiveness of the composition. The composition contains a majority of calcium hypochlorite particles; and an effective amount of colored particles containing an oxidizable pigment oxidizable dye and a water soluble material. The colored particles release the oxidizable dye to the body of the water to provide a transient color to the recreational water during dissolution of the composition in the body of water, the transient color providing a visual cue to the end-user signaling of the biocidal activity of the composition. Also provided is a method of applying the water treatment composition to recreational water.