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Process of forming oil-absorbent bodies

US7048878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2003
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S588/901
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for forming an oil-sorbent composition of matter with bound combinations of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) utilizes a low-temperature extrusion process. The SBS, or both materials, may be in the form of multitudes of granules. In certain preferred embodiments, the combination is 10-30% by weight and the SBS is about 30% styrene and manufactured without talc. The composition of matter can be extruded into a solid, compliant body for use in a product for absorbing oil. The material can be extruded, in one preferred embodiment, into an extended cylinder body having an axial hole.

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