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Soap recycling system and method

US8153578B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2009
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D13/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method for recycling soap includes scraping the surface of a soap bar using a bladed implement; soaking the soap bar in a cleansing solution including dimethyl benzylammonium chlorides monohydrate; placing the soap bar on a rack in a Rational Clima Plus Combi unit; placing a pan under the rack; steaming the soap bar using the Rational Clima Plus Combi unit for five minutes at 212° F.; cooling the soap bar in a refrigerator unit at 38° F. for at least seven minutes; and packaging the soap for reuse.

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