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Method for removing polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans from secondary fibers using supercritical CO2 extraction
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1990-10-12
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Granted: 1991-04-23
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Expires: 2010-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A process for removing PCDD's and PCDF's from cellulose-containing fibers such as waste paper is provided. The process comprises contacting the fibers with supercritical or near supercritical carbon dioxide for a period of time sufficient to extract a substantial portion of the PCDD's and PCDF's without substantially damaging the fibers. Extraction efficiencies of greater than 95% have been achieved with the technique.
Inventors
- 👤 Shafi U. Hossain
- 👤 Carol A. Blaney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:54
CPC Classifications
D; D21; D21C; D21C5/00; D21C5/02; B; B01; B01D; B01D11/00; B01D11/02; B01D11/0203; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A method for treating cellulose-containing secondary fibers with a content of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and/or polychlorinated dibenzofuran comprising contacting the fibers with carbon dioxide under pressure and temperature conditions such that the carbon dioxide is a supercritical or near supercritical fluid and for a time sufficient to reduce the content of the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and/or polychlorinated dibenzofuran.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
A method for treating cellulose-containing secondary fibers with a content of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and/or polychlorinated dibenzofuran comprising contacting the fibers with carbon dioxide under pressure and temperature conditions such that the carbon dioxide is a supercritical or near supercritical fluid and for a time sufficient to reduce the content of the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and/or polychlorinated dibenzofuran.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and/or polychlorinated dibenzofuran content of the secondary fibers is reduced by at least about 90%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and/or polychlorinated dibenzofuran content of the secondary fibers is reduced by at least about 95%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the pressure is above about 60 atmospheres and the temperature is above about 25° C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the pressure is above about 73 atmospheres and the temperature is above about 31° C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the pressure is less than about 300 atmospheres and the temperature is less than about 150° C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the pressure is between about 80 atmospheres and about 200 atmospheres and wherein the temperature is between about 31° C. and about 90° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the supercritical or near supercritical carbon dioxide is flowed through the secondary fibers and wherein the rate of flow is between about 0.01 standard liters per minute per gram of dry secondary fiber and about 10.0 standard liters per minute per gram of dry secondary fiber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the rate of flow is between about 0.1 standard liters per minute per gram of dry secondary fiber and about 1.0 standard liters per minute per gram of dry secondary fiber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the supercritical or near supercritical carbon dioxide is flowed through the secondary fibers for between about one minute and about three hours,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 10 wherein the supercritical or near supercritical carbon dioxide is flowed through the secondary fibers for between about 3 minutes and about one hour.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the ratio of grams of supercritical or near supercritical carbon dioxide to the grams of dry secondary fiber is between about 10 and about 200.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and/or polychlorinated dibenzofurans are selected from the group consisting of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, 1,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran, 1,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran, 2,3,4,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran, 1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, 1,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, 1,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, 1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran, 1,2,3,7,8,9-hexachlorodibenzofuran, 1,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran, 2,3,4,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzofuran, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and/or polychlorinated dibenzofurans are selected from the group consisting of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, 1,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran, 1,2,3,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran, 2,3,4,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran, and mixtures thereof.
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