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Composition and method for water clarification

US5846436A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 1997
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D7/71
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Tannin containing polymers, their method of production and methods of using as water treatment agents are disclosed. The polymers are aldehyde-free and comprise copolymers of tannin and a cationic monomer. Another embodiment comprises aldehyde-free polymers of tannin, cationic monomer and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of an anionic monomer and a nonionic monomer.

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