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Method for producing an aqueous foam

US10759921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2015
Grant dateSep 1, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2425/08
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for producing an aqueous foam comprising (a) preparing a solution comprising at least one surfactant and at least one protic polar solvent, (b) bringing the solution into contact with a pressurised gas to obtain a two-phase mixture, and (c) injecting the two-phase mixture to obtain the aqueous foam after expansion or dispersion of the gas. The solution further comprises at least one gelling compound chosen from a non-nitrogenous polysaccharide and gelatin. An aqueous foam obtained by such method and uses of the same, in particular in the fields of decontamination, the purification of effluents, or the defusing or containment of explosive devices or suspected explosive devices.

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