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Granite cleaning agent and preparation thereof

US4897213A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 1988
Grant dateJan 30, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 14, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/24
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

It has long been the practice to clean monuments and memorials through the use of harsh chemicals or physical removal systems, such as sand blasting. A compound containing ammonium bifluoride (NH.sub.4 F.HF), denatured alcohol and water is mixed in an aqueous solution for use as a cleaning agent for all granite products and structures. A method of cleaning the granite items is also disclosed.

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