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Color precursor removal from detergent range alkyl benzenes

US4433196A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1982
Grant dateFeb 21, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/917
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Extremely effective adsorbants are provided for removing color precursors from detergent range alkyl benzenes prior to sulfonation. The adsorbers provided are specific crystalline zeolites in a silica alumina matrix and bauxite clay having at least one material selected from the group consisting of ferric oxide, titanium dioxide and zirconium oxide which is activated by sulfuric acid then calcined to provide the effective adsorbant.

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