Inventors:
Karen L. Eagles - Raymore MO
Donald W. Edson - Independence MO
Kevin Park - Kansas City MO
John G. Rogers - Kansas City MO
John W. Brandriff - Blue Springs MO
Stephen C. Slahck - Independence MO
Assignee:
Bayer Polymers LLC - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
A01N 5900
US Classification:
424616, 424405, 504123, 504124, 504229, 504358, 504362, 5142292, 514277, 514341, 514342, 514356, 514357, 514365, 514372, 514383, 514557, 514937, 422 28, 422 29, 422 37, 422 41
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for inhibiting or eliminating the growth of microorganisms in pesticide suspensions. More particularly, the process of the present invention includes the addition of a combination of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and water to the pesticide suspension. Further, the process of the present invention includes the application of the peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and water combination to the interior surface of the vessel in which the pesticide suspension is contained. Still further, the process of the present invention includes the application of the peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and water combination to a surface in which the pesticide suspension is in contact.