Spinosyn antifouling compositions, methods of use thereof and articles protected from attachment of biofouling organisms

Abstract

Disclosed herein are antifouling compositions including at least one spinosyn active material. These compositions provide protection to surfaces coated or impregnated therewith from attachment of various biofouling organisms. Compositions include, for example, paint, varnish, and sealant formulations.

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         31 . A method of making a submergeable product or component, selected from at least one of a boat, a vessel, aquaculture equipment, an oil platform, a dock, a fishnet, a piling or a pier and components therefore, comprising, incorporating into said product or component an antifouling composition comprising at least one spinosyn or salt thereof,
 wherein the submergeable product or component is less susceptible to adhesion by aquatic organisms, chosen from organisms belonging to the family Balanidae; bacteria belonging to the species  vibrio  sp.,  flavobacterium  sp.,  alcaligenes  sp. and  aeromonas  sp.; and diatoms.   
     
     
         32 . The method of  claim 31 , wherein the at least one spinosyn is chosen from spinosad, spinetoram, and butenyl spinosyn. 
     
     
         33 . A product comprising a submergeable marine or freshwater structure protected against fouling organisms wherein said protection is afforded by a method according to the  claim 31 .