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Chlorine-resistant composite membranes with high organic rejection

US5582725A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1995
Grant dateDec 10, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D71/56
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for making a chlorine-resistant composite polyamide membrane having high organic rejection, the essential step of which comprises treating a conventional composite membrane with an acyl halide. The novel membrane is especially suitable for the treatment of water containing chlorine or lower molecular weight organic compounds.

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