Reduction of odor gases from waste using plant-derived oils

Details Reduction of odor gases from waste using plant-derived oils Reduction of odor gases from waste using plant-derived oils

2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Naff, David M. (Department: 1651)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Deodorants

For application to waste materials, solid or liquid refuse...

C435S262500, C435S267000, C435S801000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06902726

ABSTRACT:
Plant-derived oils, carvacrol and thymol, when added to human or animal waste reduce the production of gas and short-chain volatile fatty acids, and the viability of total anaerobic bacteria and fecal coliforms. In an embodiment, carvacrol or thymol are combined with eugenol.

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