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Defoamer formulation

US8426478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2008
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D19/0404
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Formulation comprising hydrophobicized particles of silicon dioxide, mineral oil and one or more emulsifiers, where the hydrophobicized silicon dioxide is a fumed silicon dioxide, possesses a BET surface area of 200 to 300 m2/g, has on the surface of the particles O—Si—(CnH2n+1)3 groups, where n is 1 to 3 and where the (CnH2n+1) units are alike or different, has a carbon content of 1.5% to 5% by weight, based on the hydrophobic silicon dioxide, and is present in the formulation with a fraction of 0.05% to 5% by weight.

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