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Alkaline metal cleaner comprising sulfonated-hydrophobically modified polyacrylate

US6812194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/16
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to cleaning compositions for metal surfaces, including both concentrates and ready-to-use solutions. These compositions include a source of calcium ion, a source of alkalinity, a chelating agent, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, a water-soluble or water-dispersible acid-substituted polymer is also included. Additionally, in some embodiments, specific surfactants or chelating agents are used to enhance the performance of the composition.

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