Patent · US Expired

Method for wet removal of asbestos insulation

US4821397A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 6, 1987
Grant dateApr 18, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 6, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49821
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method for complete wet removal of asbestos from pipes comprising placing a trough with semi-circular recesses in insertable end walls around a pipe, sealing spaces between recesses and pipe after securing trough to pipe, pouring solution on to trough to immerse pipe and soften asbestos, removing solution, cleaning off asbestos with tool, and wiping pipe with a soaked cloth.

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