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Hydrocarbon absorbing compositions

US5030591A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 15, 1989
Grant dateJul 9, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 15, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/924
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition containing a particulate, absorbent solid and particles of a rapid-dissolving, high molecular weight polymer in admixture is used to soak up and hold hydrocarbons and other organic liquids. The polymer dissolves in the liquid being absorbed and tends to seal the liquid within the absorbent particles and to bind the particles together thus facilitating clean-up.

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