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Detoxification agents for surfactant based biocides

US5169536A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1992
Grant dateDec 8, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/91
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method of detoxifying water containing a cationic surfactant based biocide. The method comprises adding to an aqueous stream including a biocide containing cationic surfactants a sufficient quantity of a combination including clay and a non surface active sulfonate such as a polymerized alkyl naphthalene sulfonate. The combination allows for a high solids detoxification treatment.

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