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Method for separation of polyvinyl alcohol from aqueous solutions thereof using peroxodisulfates

US5110481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1991
Grant dateMay 5, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2011

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

Abstract

A method for separation of PVA from an aqueous solution thereof such as the waste water containing PVA from the pretreatment of a textile product, in which a peroxosulfate such as ammonium peroxosulfate is added to an aqueous PVA solution, particularly in an acidic condition with addition of sulfuric acid, at a temperature above 70.degree. C. for the separation of PVA, and as a result the thus separated PVA contains only a small amount of water in the range of about 60-70% and can easily be treated.

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