Process for the removal of ethylene oxide from air
US6837917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S95/902
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for removal of ethylene oxide (EO) from ambient air laden with EO is passed through a zeolite-based removal media, which preferrably consists of the acid form of zeolite ZSM-5, herein referred to as “H-ZSM-5.” The process described herein may be applied to many forms, configurations and uses, such as, for example, gas masks, fume hood ventilation filters, cartridge filters, etc. Preferably, the H-ZSM-5 is configured within an apparatus in such a manner that the stream containing EO is brought into sufficient contact with the zeolite to remove the EO from the airstream.
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