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Non-chloride containing regenerant composition for a strong acid cation exchange resin of a water softener

US6340712B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2000
Grant dateJan 22, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J49/53
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Non-chloride containing regenerant compositions of potassium acetate or potassium formate, at least one surfactant and at least one chelating agent as well as methods for efficient regeneration of water softeners utilizing the regenerant compositions are disclosed. A preferred regenerant composition is a solution of potassium acetate or potassium formate with citric acid and octyl phenol ethoxylate.

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