Method of inhibiting the growth of marine life on surfaces in contact with seawater

摘要

An antifouling coating for inhibiting the growth of marine life on surfaces in contact with seawater comprising a coating material having dispersed therein an effective amount of particles of a polycyclic naphthacenecarboxamide, preferably tetracycline. The principle use of composition of this invention is to coat the hulls of boats and ships and other surfaces contacted by seawater.