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Process for preparing hydrophilic dispersion polymers for treating wastewater

US6025426A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1995
Grant dateFeb 15, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F11/147
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydrophilic cationic copolymers of acrylamide are prepared as dispersions in a salt media. These polymers have high molecular weights and are readily activated by diluting in water. These polymers are useful flocculants for such applications as sludge dewatering, raw water clarification aids, emulsion breakers and waste water clarification aids.

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