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Terpolymer useful as a scale inhibitor

US5282976A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 1992
Grant dateFeb 1, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F11/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel terpolymer particularly useful as a scale inhibitor for aqueous systems is provided. The terpolymer preferably is derived from monomers of acrylic or methacrylic acid, vinyl acetate and/or vinyl alcohol, and sodium-1-allyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl sulfonate.

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