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Carboxylate coated chloride salt ice melters

US5730895A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1997
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2991
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A storage stable particulate composition for effectivly melting ice at cold temperatures without causing corrosion damage to metals it contacts in its use area, comprising primarily a water soluble chloride salt of a metal exhibiting a positive valence of from 1 to 2, such as potassium or magnesium chloride; a minor portion of a water soluble phosphate salt such as monosodium phosphate; and a substantial amount of water soluble alkaline earth metal carboxylate, such as magnesium acetate, coatingly covering the chloride and phosphate salts. Other corrosion inhibitors and modifiers of physical properties may be combined with the chloride and phosphate salts. A method of preparing the coated deicer granules is provided.

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