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Flowable flocculants for water treatment

US3941739A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1974
Grant dateMar 2, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 20, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2333/26
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fluidized flocculant being a dispersion of from about 5 to 60 weight percent of finely ground polyacrylamides in a fluid, water soluble polyhydric alcohol carrier. The fluidized flocculant is prepared as a dispersion having a particle size of less than 75 microns and can be metered and pumped into a water stream and mixed therewith to form a flocculant solution that can be readily metered and pumped into water to be clarified.

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