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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2001
Miron Gerard Still, Richmond, VA (US);
Wan Pyo Hong, Whasung-gun, KR;
Jin Man Kim, Suwon-si, KR;
Ki Seung Choi, Euiwhang-si, KR;
Jung Ho Park, Suwon-si, KR;
Jae Min Ha, Suwon-si, KR;
Hi Weon Jung, Suwon-si, KR;
Soon Jong Hahn, Seoul, KR;
Other;
Abstract
The present invention relates to isothiazolone-containing compositions comprising a) 3-isothiazolone compounds; b) a metal nitrate; c) magnesium chloride; d) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of iodic acid, periodic acid, an iodate salt, and a periodate salt; e) chlorite salts; and f) solvents. The invention further provides a method for stabilizing isothiazolone-containing compositions by inhibiting precipitation of by-products formed during production and precipitation of the compounds formed during storage. The compositions of the invention are useful for suppressing the growth of microorganisms.