Dust suppressant
US4316811A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1980 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K3/22
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dust suppressant composition is described which is comprised of at least about 0.001 percent of polyethylene oxide with a molecular weight of at least about 6500, with the balance being water. Also described is a method for suppressing the formation of dust particles by applying the aforementioned composition to a dust-producing material such that at least about 0.01 grams of polyethylene oxide is applied per 100 square inches of flat surface area of dust-producing material.
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