NUISANCE MARINE BIOTA ABATEMENT AGENTS FOR PAINTS AND ENAMELS

摘要

Biologically-based and synthetic environmentally non-toxic marine anti-fouling paints and enamels and methods of producing them are disclosed. Additionally, and more specifically, the use of naturally-occurring and pharmaceutical nuisance marine biota irritating agents, enzymatic agents (to dissolve marine arthropod cements) and anti-androgen agents (to disrupt "settlement cues") are disclosed as additives in marine anti-fouling paints and enamels.