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Process for the absorption of pollutants

US5360579A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1993
Grant dateNov 1, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0352
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for absorbing a water-soluble oil present as an aqueous emulsion in a cutting fluid which comprises contacting said cutting fluid with a composition containing at least one norborene polymer selected from polycyclo [2.2.1]-2-heptene or poly-5-methylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptene, and at least one alkaline earth metal halide as an agent for breaking an aqueous emulsion of a water-soluble oil.

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