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Non-hazardous oxidative neutralization of aldehydes

US6531634B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2001
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C45/85
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods, compositions, and devices for alleviating the problems of toxic discharge of aldehydes present in waste streams are disclosed. The methods relate to forming neutralized aldehydes by treating aldehydes with oxidizing agents. The oxidizing agents offer a simple, effective, fast and inexpensive solution for treatment of toxic aldehydes prior to disposal into the environment.

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