Method of cleaning membranes

Details Method of cleaning membranes Method of cleaning membranes

2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Drodge, Joseph (Department: 1723)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...

C095S045000, C095S281000, C210S639000, C210S650000, C210S651000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06955762

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates a method for cleaning polymeric microfiltration membranes and membrane units, and to compositions useful in such methods. The compositions include at least one soluble sulfite reducing agent and a compatible solvent.

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