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Use of alkane sulphonic acid for rust removal

US8574370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2009
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23G1/088
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of at least one alkane sulphonic acid, with formula R—SO3H, where R represents a saturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon chain, comprising 1 to 4 atoms of carbon for removing rust from all types of surface, in particular from metal surfaces, specifically iron, steel and others. The invention also relates to a method for cleaning rust from all types of surfaces using at least one alkane sulphonic acid.

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