Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor for use in aqueous and liquid alcohol compositions is described comprising the combination of:(a) an alkylbenzoic acid or the alkali metal, ammonium, or amine salt thereof, said acid having the general formula ##STR1## where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl radical; (b) a C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 aliphatic monobasic acid or the alkali metal, ammonium, or amine salt thereof; and(c) a hydrocarbyl triazole.Aqueous compositions containing the above-described corrosion inhibitor as well as antifreeze/coolant concentrate and aqueous antifreeze/coolant compositions containing said corrosion inhibitor are also described. The corrosion-inhibitor of the instant invention gives synergistic corrosion protection to metal surfaces as compared with compositions containing either the alkylbenzoic or aliphatic monobasic acid component alone.

Abstract: A sustained release antimicrobial agent comprises a clathrate compound composed of a water-soluble microbicide and at least one of the compounds shown at (I) to (V) below:(I) 1,1'-bi-2-naphthol;(II) 1,1,4,4-tetraphenyl-2-butyn-1,4-diol;(III) 9,10-di(4-methylphenyl)-9,10-dihydroznthracene-9,10-diol;(IV) 1,1-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-cyclohexane; and(V) 1,1,6,6-tetra(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-2,4-hexadiyne-1,6-diol.A method which uses it for preventing the fouling of a water system is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel and efficient method for preventing biofouling on the surface of a solid body continuously in contact with bacteria-containing sea water, such as the heat transfer surface in a heat exchanger using sea water as the cooling medium, caused by the attachment of the proliferated bacteria. The method comprises adding bacteriophages capable of lysing the bacteria responsible for the biofouling of the surface to the sea water brought into contact with the surface so that the sea water can be efficiently and inexpensively sterilized prior to contacting with the surface not to cause biofouling absolutely without the problem of environmental pollution.

Abstract: A concretized coating which encapsulates canisters of radioactive, heat-producing materials is caused to be formed by immersing said canister in a sea floor sedimentary layer, the sediment containing feldspathic material. The canister heats the surrounding water causing alkali and alkaline materials to be leached from the seabed sediment. An indurated concretized layer of anhydrite and sedimentary particles is then formed by precipitation of anhydrite and other agents from the hot pore water, that is, water in the proximate environment of the canister. This concretized barrier provides protection to the fuel capsule against intrusion by the corrosive seawater.

Abstract: The anti-fouling compositions and process described herein are capable of preventing or delaying for prolonged periods the fouling of structures such as boats, ships, piers, etc., having substantial portions thereof submerged in water. These compositions comprise a number of components, some of which may be coreacted, including: (a) an organic polymeric material having carboxylic acid groups therein which have been reacted with a trihydrocarbyl tin compound to produce ester derivative groups therein; (b) a hydrophilic component having poor water solubility, preferably being water insoluble, polyvinyl acetate and copolymers of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate; (c) a hydrophobic component comprising a compound having 1-3 urethane groups therein and no more than about 20 carbon atoms preferably made by the reaction of an isocyanate compound, such as diisocyanate, with one or more hydroxy-containing solvents, such as ethanol, propanol, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, etc.

Abstract: The anti-fouling compositions and process described herein are capable of preventing or delaying for prolonged periods the fouling of structures such as boats, ships, piers, etc., having substantial portions thereof submerged in water. Processes are described herein for preparing and applying these compositions as coatings to objects to be submerged in sea water. These compositions comprise a number of components, some of which may be reacted, including: (a) an organotin polymer or copolymer of the monomer having the formula R.sub.3 SnOOCR', wherein R and R' are defined hereinafter; (b) a hydrophilic component having poor water solubility, preferably being water insoluble and having at least two hydroxy groups per molecule, such as caster oil, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate, partially hydrolyzed copolymers of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate, polymers of monovinyl ether of alkylene glycols such as ethylene glycol, etc.

Abstract: The anti-fouling compositions and process described herein are capable of preventing or delaying for prolonged periods the fouling of structures such as boats, ships, piers, etc., having substantial portions thereof submerged in water. Processes are described herein for preparing and applying these compositions as coatings to objects to be submerged in sea water.

Abstract: An antifouling coating for inhibiting the growth of marine life on surfaces in contact with seawater comprising a coating material having dispersed therein an effective amount of particles of a polycyclic naphthacenecarboxamide, preferably tetracycline. The principle use of composition of this invention is to coat the hulls of boats and ships and other surfaces contacted by seawater.

Abstract: A device for removing encrusted marine growth from submerged structures and for Non-Destructive testing of welds and the like is disclosed. The device includes a flexible transparent sleeve or housing for encapsulating an area of the structure to be cleaned and a reservoir for admitting a corrosive chemical into the housing to dissolve the marine growth. The housing may also contain embedded conductors forming a magnetic yoke which, when coupled to a source of electric energy, will subject to area to desired AC and DC fields. Magnetic particle can then be admitted through the reservoir for magnetic particle testing.

Abstract: According to this method of corrosion protection a coating comprising an aqueous suspension of 10-99.99% of hydraulic binding agents, preferably cement or mixtures thereof with latent hydraulic additives, and 0.01-10% corrosion inhibitors is applied onto the metallic articles intended to be enclosed in structures. The application of these specific protective slurries is advantageous in that they adhere especially well are force-locked, respectively, to the structures of an inorganic material, specifically to concrete and to the metallic articles.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting particles comprise an inorganic oxide, particularly alumina, having corrosion inhibiting anions, particularly phosphate, chromate or benzoate anions, chemically bound to them. They may be prepared by contacting an oxide containing hydroxyl groups with an acidic solution containing the anions at ambient temperatures. The particles may be incorporated into protective coatings, e.g. paints based on epoxy resins, alkyd resins or chlorinated rubbers, in amounts up to 80% wt based on dry film weight, giving coatings with up to 4.0% corrosion inhibiting anions. Release of the anions is by ion-exchange with other anions e.g. the chloride anions of sea water or salt spray, and does not, as is normal with corrosion inhibiting coatings, depend on water solubility.

Abstract: A composition useful for inhibiting adhesion and propagation of undesirable algae and/or shellfish on articles, which comprises triisobutyltin hydroxide, an arylsulfonic acid derivative and an organic solvent. The composition may further comprise a phenol substituted by an alkyl radical and a chlorine atom and/or a pyridazine derivative. A method of using the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: An antifouling coating with method of use and method of application on marine structures in the form of a film containing piezoelectric polymer material, which, when electrically activated vibrates at a selected frequency to present a surface interfacing with water which is inhospitable for attachment of vegetable and animal life including free-swimming organisms thereby discouraging their attachment and their subsequent growth thereon to the macrofoulant adult stage.

Abstract: A new method is disclosed for treating a concrete surface to be used in cact with sea water to prevent fouling of the surface, which comprises the steps of: (a) fluating the concrete surface with an aqueous solution of a compound selected from the group consisting of fluorosilicic acid, calcium fluorosilicate, magnesium fluorosilicate, and zinc fluorosilicate of sufficient concentration to strengthen the concrete surface and to prevent biodeterioration thereof; (b) treating the concrete surface with a biocide insoluble in water and selected from the group consisting of copper naphthenate, beta-naphthol, pentachlorophenol and tributyl-tin oxide to prevent biodeterioration of the concrete surface; and (c) fixing the concrete surface treated during steps (a) and (b) by treating the surface with the biocide defined in step (b) in solution with a polyesteric resin or an epoxy resin.

Abstract: A short length of copper pipe for being dropped into a water tank, so to retard against the growth of moss in the water; and means in a modified design of the device for forcing the water to circulate through the pipe in order to increase the efficiency thereof.

Abstract: Marine fungal growth is inhibited and/or eradicated in wood by contacting e wood with obtusastyrene whose formula is: ##STR1##

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of inhibiting the destructive effect of water in contact with an asbestos-cement containing structure due to the leaching of the water soluble components of the cement, e.g., calcium and magnesium, which comprises the addition to the water of a material which will change the interfacial surface of the cement structure such that the overall solubility of soluble components of the cement will be reduced. The materials which will be suitable for the purpose are water soluble phosphates, water soluble phosphonic acid derivatives, water soluble polymers of acrylic acid, water soluble silicates, and mixtures thereof.