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Polishing compounds and methods

US5137541A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1991
Grant dateAug 11, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D7/5004
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of cleaning and polishing a variety of porous and non-porous materials including porcelains, plastics, marble, glass, and finished wood. The polishing compound is comprised of an abrasive powder, an hydroflouric acid, and an organic solvent. The polishing compound is applied with a cloth and scouring of the surface to be cleaned and polished is accomplished with a soft cloth or with a polishing machine. The invention effectively removes scratches, stains, and blemishes from the surface to be polished and after scouring the result is a blemish free and polished surface.

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