Alkylbenzyl pyridinium compounds and uses

Abstract

Alkylbenzyl pyridinium compounds, for example of the general formula ##STR1## where R is a hydrocarbon group, preferably alkyl, occurring n times in the ring such as 1-3, but preferably 1 or 2; and R' is a hydrocarbon group, preferably alkyl, occurring m times, such as 1-3, but preferably 1, and X.sup.- is an anion, preferably halogen. These compositions are employed as corrosion inhibitors, preferably in acid systems. These are preferably employed as corrosion inhibitors with surfactants, and most preferably with surfactants and alcohols.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.