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Method for unclogging drainage pipes

US4610800A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 1985
Grant dateSep 9, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/20
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Drainage pipes, such as toilet drains, which are clogged with cellulosic paper products, are unclogged by contacting the paper with a cellulase enzyme in the form of an aqueous solution, a viscous fluid comprising the enzyme dispersed in a non-cellulosic water-soluble natural or synthetic gum, or solid particles comprising the enzyme dispersed in a water-soluble polymer.

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