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Process for removing inks from waste paper

US5651861A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1995
Grant dateJul 29, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/64
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for removing oil-based inks and/or waterborne inks under slightly acidic, neutral or alkaline conditions by using either a flotation technique and/or a washing technique by using a novel deinking agent having a quarternized nitrogen group is provided.

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