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Treatment composition based on pregelatinized starch and process for applying it to a metal, especially steel, surface

US6447590B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2050/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aqueous composition containing at least 2% by weight of pregelatinized starch and, as an emulsion, at least 1% or vegetable wax or oil, preferably chosen from carnauba wax, jojoba oil and candelilla wax. Also a process for applying a layer of this composition and in drying it so as to obtain a dry film having; a surface density of between 1 and 2.5 g/m2. Treating a metal surface with the composition provides temporary corrosion protection and prelubrication.

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