Alkaline cell with performance enhancing additives

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8691439
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12787936

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Alkaline electrochemical cells having extended service life and acceptable gassing and corrosion properties are disclosed. An amphoteric surfactant can be incorporated into the gelled anode mixture of an alkaline electrochemical cell, optionally with an organic phosphate ester surfactant or a sulfonic acid type organic surfactant or both. Zinc particles having a defined distribution of particle sizes can also be incorporated into a zinc anode. The electrolyte included, in the anode mixture can have a reduced hydroxide concentration.

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ENERGIZER BRANDS LLC533 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY DRIVE ST LOUIS MO 63141

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Armacanqui, M Edgar Madison, US 18 57
Bushong, William C Madison, US 35 616
Destephen, Mario Madison, US 28 291
Ndzebet, Ernest Middleton, US 36 455
Roszkowski, Andrew J Madison, US 14 41
Vu, Viet H Verona, US 42 982

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