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Trihalomethane precursor removal using ion exchange emulsions

US4537683A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1983
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/908
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

To avoid formation of toxic trihalomethanes in drinking waters disinfected with halogens, these waters are treated with fine-particle-size ion exchange resin particles, optionally in the presence of a metal salt coagulant, to remove the trihalomethane precursors prior to halogenation.

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