| abstract |
A method of controlling the fouling potential of macroinvertebrates in aqueous systems which comprises adding to the system a water-soluble quaternary ammonium salt having the following structure:n wherein R₁ is an alkyl group having about 6 to 24 carbons; R₂ is an alkyl, aryl or arylalkyl group having about 6 to 24 carbons; R₃ and R₄ are alkyl groups having about l to 4 carbons; and X is chloride, bromide, sulfate, bisulfate, nitrate, or acetate. |