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Water repellent gypsum composition

US4042409A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1976
Grant dateAug 16, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 1, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2111/27
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water repellent gypsum composition comprising a gypsum, and a paraffin emulsion prepared by emulsifying (a) paraffin hydrocarbon having a melting point of 40.degree.-80.degree. C and (b) an oxidized paraffin having an acid value of 10-70 at a ratio of from 97:3 to 50:50 by weight, respectively, in the presence of a water soluble alkali compound. Optionally, a polymer emulsion or solution may be added.

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