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Composition and associated method for inhibiting stain formation on a ferrous metal surface

US6448211B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23G1/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for adding to an aqueous rinse which is applied to a ferrous metal surface after treatment of the ferrous metal surface with an aqueous acid solution is disclosed. The composition includes a base. The base is present in the composition in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the aqueous rinse to a value greater than 7.0 after the composition is added to the aqueous rinse. The composition also includes a salt of gluconic acid. The composition further includes a polyquaternium compound. An associated method for inhibiting stain formation on a ferrous metal surface is also disclosed.

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