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US 4,968,323 AGranted
Metalworking fluid composition
AssigneeMobil Oil Corporation
InventorsGary R. Blackburn, Carl R. Mackerer
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Abstract
1-Bromopinacolone is a microbial biocide that is highly effective in suppressing the growth of bacteria, fungi and algae which can occur during storage and use of hydrocarbon oils including gasoline, jet fuel and heating oil. It is particularly effective in emulsifiable oils for metal working, such as cutting oils and rolling oils.
Claims8
A fuel composition comprising a liquid hydrocarbon fuel and biocidally effective amount of 1-bromopinacolone, whereby said 1-bromopinacolone is effective to suppress bacterial growth in said liquid hydrocarbon fuel.
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