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Absorbent fibrous granules

  • US 6,092,302 A
  • Filed: 01/16/1998
  • Issued: 07/25/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for making free flowing incineratable absorbent granules comprising:

  • (a) mixing cellulosic plant fibers and a non-self associating fiber or non-film forming particulate;

    (b) agglomerating the mixed plant fibers and non-self associating fibers or non-film forming particulates into agglomerates;

    (c) densifying the agglomerates into granules;

    (d) compacting the plant fibers on the surface of the granules providing a smooth free flowing granule; and

    (e) drying the formed granules which granules have an oil Surface Residue Value of less than 0.5 grams, an average density of from about 0.15 to 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter and are free flowing.

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