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Title: Scale converters. [Dissolution of scale deposits]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7118841

A water-soluble maleate salt, preferably disodium maleate, is described as a scale solubilizer. Such salts convert scale into a water-soluble compound without the conventional step of employing either an acid wash or a sequestering agent. 10 claims.

Assignee:
Petrolite Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4147647
OSTI ID:
7118841
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 15 Oct 1973
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English