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Method of improving the crushing strength and reducing the dust formation and the caking tendency of urea, and urea composition

US7816561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2005
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC05G3/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of improving the crushing strength and reducing the dust formation and the caking tendency of urea particles by the addition of an organic compound to the molten urea, where at least one carbohydrate and optionally a polyvinyl compound is added to the urea. The invention also relates to a composition to be used as a urea additive.

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