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Composition for treatment of lead containing surface coatings and soil

US6048828A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 1997
Grant dateApr 11, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62D2101/43
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition is provided which has been formulated to render non-hazardous surfaces which are coated with lead-based paints or surface soil which is contaminated with lead compounds. The composition is an aqueous mixture comprising hydrogen peroxide, ammonium hydroxide, nitric acid and acetic acid. The composition is effective on surfaces which may be comprised of wood, metal, concrete, wallboard or plaster without destroying the integrity of these surfaces.

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