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Method for decomposition of halogenated organic compounds

US4460797A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1983
Grant dateJul 17, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62D2101/22
  • 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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