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Composition and method for de-icing and anti-icing surfaces

US5993684A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1998
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K3/185
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method and compositions for reducing or removing ice formation from surfaces where the compositions consist essentially of (i) one or more polyhydric alcohols and (ii) one or more non-potassium, low carbon percentage organic compounds, and optionally one or more non-potassium, non-halide inorganic compounds and/or monohydric alcohols, whereby the freezing point of the composition is depressed.

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