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Antifoam/defoamer compositions for Bayer process

US5346511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1993
Grant dateSep 13, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/0025
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for defoaming a Bayer process liquor, the method comprising the steps of adding to the Bayer process liquor an effective amount of an antifoam/defoamer composition comprising a polyether surfactant and a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester.

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