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Salt addition in ultrafiltration purification of solutions of polymeric colorants

US4189380A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1976
Grant dateFeb 19, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 18, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S534/03
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The ultrafiltration purification of aqueous solutions of polymeric colorants, wherein low molecular weight impurities are removed in an ultrafiltrate leaving a purified polymeric colorant-bearing retentate, is carried out with improved efficiency when, during at least two diavolumes of ultrafiltration, the salt content of the retentate is maintained above about 1% by weight.

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