Particulate flow enhancing additives and associated methods
US9096466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/91
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions that may improve the flow properties of dry particulate cementitious and non-cementitious materials, and methods of synthesis and use, are provided. In one embodiment, the methods may comprise providing a flow enhancing additive comprising a flow inducing chemical, a solid adsorbent particulate material, ethylene glycol, and water; providing a cementitious material, a non-cementitious material, or a mixture of cementitious and non-cementitious material; and blending the flow enhancing additive with the cementitious material, the non-cementitious material, or the mixture of cementitious and non-cementitious material.
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