GUANIDINIUM AND ISOTHIOURONIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE

摘要

Anti-fouling agents comprising isothiouronium salts, guanidinium salts, and their conjugate base analogs are provided. Anti-fouling coating compositions that include these anti-fouling agents are also provided. Such anti-fouling agents and coating compositions are useful for inhibiting the fouling by microorganisms and higher organisms of surfaces exposed to humid conditions or submerged in water.