Inventors:
John D. Zupanovich - Pittsburgh PA
John G. Myers - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
Calgon Corporation - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
C09K 300
Abstract:
The instant invention is directed to an aqueous stable magnesium hydroxide suspension which is dispersible in oil, comprising a mixture of:
(a) a 33 to 60, preferably 50 to 60, percent, by weight, aqueous slurry or paste of magnesium hydroxide; and
(b) an alkyl benzene sulfonate emulsifier.
The instant invention is also directed to a process for the preparation of an aqueous stable magnesium hydroxide suspension which is dispersible in oil, comprising mixing:
(a) a 33 to 60, preferably 50 to 60, percent, by weight, aqueous slurry of magnesium hydroxide; and
(b) an alkyl benzene sulfonate emulsifier.
The instant invention is also directed to a process for inhibiting corrosion in fuel burning boilers comprising adding to the fuel a corrosion inhibiting amount of an aqueous stable magnesium hydroxide suspension which is dispersible in oil, comprising a mixture of:
(a) a 33 to 60 percent, by weight, aqueous slurry or paste of magnesium hydroxide; and
(b) an alkyl benzene sulfonate emulsifier.