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Method for dissolving asphaltic material

US4108681A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1977
Grant dateAug 22, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 9, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D7/32
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Asphaltic material is dissolved by contact with a solvent composition for a time sufficient to dissolve the asphaltic material wherein the solvent composition is comprised of a liquid heavy aromatic solvent having a high flash point and a fused heterocyclic ring compound or compounds soluble in the heavy aromatic solvent. In another embodiment, the asphaltic material is the binder material of a degraded organic residue whereby dissolution of the asphaltic material enables the convenient disintegration of the degraded organic residue. In still another embodiment, the solvent composition is the oil phase of an oil-water emulsion.

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