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Method for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls

US4351978A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 1980
Grant dateSep 28, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/909
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method of disposing of polychlorinated biphenyls without causing a health hazard to the public in which the polychlorinated biphenyls are converted into harmless and useful compounds. This is accomplished by the hydrogenation-dechlorination thereof.

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