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Method for spray cleaning painted surfaces

US4284435A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1979
Grant dateAug 18, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 28, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/16
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cleaning composition and method for removing road film from transportation vehicles without the necessity of mechanical brushing or wiping of the surface using high pressure spray equipment. The composition comprises 2 to 30% by weight of chelating agent; 1 to 12% by weight of a bis(ethoxylated) quaternary ammonium compound; 0.5% to 5% by weight ethoxylated alcohol nonionic; 0-5% by weight sodium metasilicate and water. This concentrate is diluted with water and applied to the surface at a pressure of above 400 psi.

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