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Silver polish formulation containing thiourea

US5958854A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1997
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23G1/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A chemical cleaning composition for silver- or copper-containing surfaces consists of a water-soluble solid or powder comprising thiourea or a derivative thereof, and is formulated in unit application form, e.g. in tablet or sachet form. A preferred composition comprises up to 60% thiourea or a derivative thereof; up to 4% surfactant; not more than 40% acidifier; less than 20% disintegrant; up to 10% binder; 0-1% lubricant; and up to 40% diluent.

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