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Reagent and method for decomposing halogenated organic compounds

US4337368A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 1980
Grant dateJun 29, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62D2101/22
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reagent, comprising the product of the reaction of an alkali metal with a polyglycol or a polyglycol monoalkyl ether and oxygen, effects complete decomposition of halogenated organic compounds, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), when mixed therewith in the presence of oxygen.

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