| 摘要 |
A method is disclosed for preventing the accumulation of aquatic organisms on structures continuously exposed to water. Naturally-occurring isonitrile compounds, or analogues or hydrolysis by-products thereof such as the corresponding formamide, isocyanate or isothiocyanate, are applied to surfaces that will be continuously exposed to an aquatic environment. The isonitrile compounds prevent the settling and attachment of aquatic organisms. The isonitrile compounds comprise at least one isonitrile group attached to a hydrocarbon moiety consisting of at least six carbon atoms. The isonitrile compounds can be formulated in a variety of forms, including as paints, solutions or emulsions. |
