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Alkaline cleaner for aluminum

US4762638A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1987
Grant dateAug 9, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23G1/22
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cleaning composition bath, concentrate for its preparation, and method of use of an aqueous alkaline cleaner comprising an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid or nitrilotriacetic acid alkali metal salt, an inorganic alkali metal phosphate, a surfactant and optionally an aluminum sequestrant, other inorganic salts and an alkali metal hydroxide, if needed, to adjust the pH of the composition to at least 11.0.

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