Method of making hydrocarbon composition
OwnerHank J. Wrigley, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
A composition which in its initial stage is useful for several end uses. The initial or primary composition becomes an absorbent for oil and similar hydrocarbons that would otherwise present pollution problems whereas by the addition of a liquid hydrocarbon such as kerosene, the initial composition is converted into a material which upon packaging and solidification into briquette-like shapes is useful as a fire starter for camp fires, fireplaces, barbecuing or any other similar application. Another end product is obtained by addition of combustible, solid material and shaping of the composition into logs or other shapes which themselves utilize waste or refuse material and which may be utilized as any normal combustible material for heating and/or lighting.
Claims3
The method of forming a fire starting composition and packaging same comprising the steps of:
- (a) forming a substantially liquid-free gel, gel-foam or foam through mechanical agitation of a resin-solvent mixture and a surfactant water mixture;
- (b) adding to the stable gel, gel-foam or foam a minor amount of acid to promote solidification and a major portion of liquid hydrocarbon;
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- (c) injecting said flowable resulting mixture into a package having substantially gas impermeable walls with an amount of combustion supporting gas to comprise at least 15% of the volume of said package and allowing said flowable mixture to solidify after being sealed in said package.
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