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Method for decomposition of halogenated organic compounds

US4400552A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 1981
Grant dateAug 23, 1983
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S588/901
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reagent comprising the product of the reaction of an alkali metal hydroxide 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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