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Double fortified hydrocarbon and process for making and using the same

US5236467A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1992
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L3/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Base hydrocarbon, preferably LPG gas, is fortified with methyl ethyl ketone and methyl tertbutyl ether in an amount 0.5% to 13%, preferably 5% to 8%, of the base hydrocarbon by weight for use as torch gas, heating or motor fuel. Cutting of ferrous metal can be accomplished even under water by mixing the fortified torch gas with oxygen having a purity as low as 90%.

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