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Method of improving the biocidal efficacy of dry ice

US7174744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B32/55
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A manufactured dry ice product containing ozone entrapped or absorbed on said dry ice. The dry ice product can be used to chill and preserve food products and provides the added benefit of ozonation of the food product to kill bacteria. Novel processes for ozonating liquid and solid CO2 are provided.

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