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Method for rendering waste substances harmless

US5414207A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 1994
Grant dateMay 9, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 19, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W10/40
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for the treatment of hydrocarbon-contaminated soil by chemical hydrolysis and/or oxidation of the hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. The method includes conditioning lime with a fatty acid hydrophobizing agent. The fatty acid treated lime is preheated to a temperature of about 50.degree. C. to about 80.degree. C. to provide conditioned lime.

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