Method for rendering waste substances harmless
US5414207A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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