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Composition and process for removal of acid gases

US6207121A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1998
Grant dateMar 27, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02C20/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Alkanolamines of the formula EQU R--NHCH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 (I) or mixtures thereof wherein R is H, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an aryl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkyl group having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms in combination with a tertiary alkano/amine are effective in the removal of acidic gases from a fluid stream containing same and show superior degradation properties as compared to alkanolamines conventionally used in the gas purification applications.

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