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Polymeric foam coalescing agent

US8257589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2008
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2201/006
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A coalescing agent for facilitating the separation of a non-aqueous phase from an aqueous phase of an aqueous medium, said agent consisting of particles of a polymeric foam material having: an IFD no. of 40 or higher (i.e. at least 40); a BR no. of 35 or higher (at least 35); a SF no. of 1.8 or higher (i.e. at least 1.8) and a density of 42 kg/m3 or less.

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