Anti-freezing/deicing agent and related methods
US7972531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K3/18
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition for deicing or inhibiting formation of ice includes waste material from a fermentation process for producing an amino acid from a carbohydrate source, and at least some second anti-freezing and deicing agent or a carrier. The active agent is waste material from a fermentation process for producing an amino acid from a carbohydrate source. The carrier may be water. A method for deicing an icy surface includes applying to that surface an effective amount of waste material from a fermentation process for producing an amino acid from a carbohydrate source.
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