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Recovery of fatty acids from tall oil heads

US4064117A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1975
Grant dateDec 20, 1977
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Expiry dateDec 15, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09F1/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for treating tall oil heads with alkali at elevated temperature for recovery of heads fatty acids is improved by performing a fusion cook of such heads initiated with essentially dry alkali.

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