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Method and composition for water purification and sludge dewatering

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SG11201503258YA
SG11201503258YA SG11201503258YA SG11201503258YA SG11201503258YA SG 11201503258Y A SG11201503258Y A SG 11201503258YA SG 11201503258Y A SG11201503258Y A SG 11201503258YA SG 11201503258Y A SG11201503258Y A SG 11201503258YA SG 11201503258Y A SG11201503258Y A SG 11201503258YA
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water purification
sludge dewatering
dewatering
sludge
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SG11201503258YA
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Gerhard Kummer
Hans-Georg Hartan
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Clariant Int Ltd
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  • Separation Of Suspended Particles By Flocculating Agents (AREA)
  • Treatment Of Sludge (AREA)
  • Compounds Of Alkaline-Earth Elements, Aluminum Or Rare-Earth Metals (AREA)
  • Soil Conditioners And Soil-Stabilizing Materials (AREA)
  • Pigments, Carbon Blacks, Or Wood Stains (AREA)
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