EP0546984A1 - Décomposition semi-continue d'amiante - Google Patents

Décomposition semi-continue d'amiante Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0546984A1
EP0546984A1 EP92710035A EP92710035A EP0546984A1 EP 0546984 A1 EP0546984 A1 EP 0546984A1 EP 92710035 A EP92710035 A EP 92710035A EP 92710035 A EP92710035 A EP 92710035A EP 0546984 A1 EP0546984 A1 EP 0546984A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
asbestos
supernatant
reactor
acid
reaction
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP92710035A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Inventor
Hans-Walter Swidersky
Werner Legat
Thomas Born
Jürgen Greilich
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Solvay Umweltchemie GmbH
Solvay Fluor GmbH
Original Assignee
Solvay Umweltchemie GmbH
Solvay Fluor und Derivate GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Solvay Umweltchemie GmbH, Solvay Fluor und Derivate GmbH filed Critical Solvay Umweltchemie GmbH
Publication of EP0546984A1 publication Critical patent/EP0546984A1/fr
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62DCHEMICAL MEANS FOR EXTINGUISHING FIRES OR FOR COMBATING OR PROTECTING AGAINST HARMFUL CHEMICAL AGENTS; CHEMICAL MATERIALS FOR USE IN BREATHING APPARATUS
    • A62D3/00Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances
    • A62D3/30Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by reacting with chemical agents
    • A62D3/36Detoxification by using acid or alkaline reagents
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62DCHEMICAL MEANS FOR EXTINGUISHING FIRES OR FOR COMBATING OR PROTECTING AGAINST HARMFUL CHEMICAL AGENTS; CHEMICAL MATERIALS FOR USE IN BREATHING APPARATUS
    • A62D2101/00Harmful chemical substances made harmless, or less harmful, by effecting chemical change
    • A62D2101/40Inorganic substances
    • A62D2101/41Inorganic fibres, e.g. asbestos

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a process for the decomposition of asbestos, the asbestos being contacted with an aqueous solution of an inorganic fluorine-containing acid or an acidic salt of such an acid.
  • Asbestos is known to be ascribed a health hazard. Asbestos has been used for a variety of applications, for example as a sealing cord, as a flat gasket, in the form of plates or as a fire-resistant fabric. To make asbestos harmless, you can encapsulate it, for example. Of course, the only encapsulated asbestos remains latently hazardous to health.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an uncomplicated process for the decomposition of asbestos with which a high throughput is possible at the same time with high effectiveness. This object is achieved by the invention specified in the claims.
  • the process according to the invention for the semi-continuous decomposition of asbestos provides that in a first reaction cycle, asbestos is contacted with an aqueous solution of an inorganic fluorine-containing acid or an acidic salt of an inorganic fluorine-containing acid as a decomposition agent in a reactor, up to at least 90% by weight.
  • the acid or salt can be generated in situ, e.g. by a mixture of mineral acid, e.g. As sulfuric acid, and an alkaline earth or alkali fluoride.
  • the decomposition according to the invention takes place even faster if the asbestos is used in a comminuted form.
  • the particle size is expediently below 0.5 cm, for example between 0.1 and 0.4 cm.
  • the reaction can be accelerated if the reaction mixture is stirred during the reaction. The stirring is then stopped when you want to let the asbestos settle.
  • the mixture is preferably stirred for 2 to 10 minutes, in particular 2 to 5 minutes, and the stirring is then stopped. The supernatant can then be separated off, for example after 2 to 10 minutes.
  • the supernatant is partially separated off. It is important to ensure that no asbestos is discharged from the reactor. It is therefore expedient to completely separate off the supernatant only if, as will be described later, the reaction mixture has been left for a long time after the end of the reaction cycles without separating off the supernatant. Usually at least 70% by volume of the supernatant is separated off, for example between 85 and 90% by volume.
  • the advantages of the process according to the invention are already apparent when only two reaction cycles are carried out.
  • the supernatant could be partially or completely separated from the reactor after the second reaction cycle, as will be described further below, or together with the solid that settles out, if necessary.
  • time can be saved.
  • the asbestos which has not yet decomposed is preferably allowed to settle and at least part, if desired the entire supernatant, is left in the reactor. The remaining undecomposed asbestos is then completely decomposed.
  • the process according to the invention is particularly advantageous if a plurality, for example 5 to 30 reaction cycles are provided.
  • the reaction cycles can be repeated as often as required; however, the addition of asbestos and decomposing agent should be stopped when the asbestos-containing sediment has taken up such a large part of the reactor volume that the throughput decreases disadvantageously or there is a risk that asbestos-containing sediment could be discharged from the reactor when the supernatant was separated off.
  • the above statement that the process is terminated when the sediment has taken up 30% of the reactor volume gives an expedient Directive. In individual cases, the procedure can be terminated sooner or later.
  • the asbestos-containing residue can be treated further in various ways. For example, it can be removed from the reactor when asbestos fibers are still present, neutralized, e.g. with milk of lime, and then deposit. The amount of asbestos to be deposited is reduced to a fraction in this variant of the method according to the invention.
  • the procedure is preferably such that after the addition of asbestos and decomposing agent in the last reaction cycle, the supernatant is not removed, but the reaction mixture is left to stand, if desired with stirring, until the asbestos has completely decomposed. This happens overnight or for example in a period of 2 to 5 hours.
  • the residue which is then free of asbestos, can be completely removed from the reactor together with the supernatant.
  • the reaction mixture can be readily used to prepare fluorine-containing compounds, e.g. Aluminum fluoride or cryolite can be used. It is then mixed with aluminum compounds and possibly sodium compounds. After neutralization, e.g. with milk of lime, it can be used as an additive for building materials. With this variant there is no material at all that has to be deposited.
  • fluorine-containing compounds e.g. Aluminum fluoride or cryolite can be used. It is then mixed with aluminum compounds and possibly sodium compounds. After neutralization, e.g. with milk of lime, it can be used as an additive for building materials. With this variant there is no material at all that has to be deposited.
  • the separated supernatant can be recycled into the process, optionally with removal of the entrained solids or strengthening with fresh decomposition agent.
  • the supernatant can also be neutralized and used as an additive in the production of building materials or the hydrogen fluoride content can be recovered by adding sulfuric acid.
  • An advantage of the method according to the invention is the high flexibility.
  • various types of asbestos or forms of asbestos processing can be introduced into the reactor while the successive decomposition cycles are being carried out.
  • the ratio of asbestos to disintegrant can also vary. If necessary or sensible, only asbestos or only decomposing agents can be introduced into the reactor in individual cycles.
  • the amount of disintegrant should be such that it is sufficient to completely decompose the asbestos.
  • the decomposition agent is expediently used in excess. This excess can then be recycled if necessary.
  • the necessary amount can be determined by experiments. When using 20% by weight HF containing hydrofluoric acid, for example, asbestos and aqueous solution are used in a weight ratio of about 1: 5.
  • the concentration of the decomposing agent in the aqueous solution must be so high that the reaction starts. It is therefore preferable to use an aqueous solution which contains at least 10% by weight of decomposing agent.
  • the concentration of decomposing agent in the aqueous solution is expediently between 10 and 40% by weight. Higher concentrations are possible, but the reaction then becomes very violent.
  • Preferred decomposing agents are hydrofluoric acid, hexafluorosilicic acid and tetrafluoroboric acid or an aqueous solution of their acidic salts, for example NH4HF2, NaHF2 or KHF2.
  • Hydrofluoric acid is particularly suitable, preferably in a concentration of 10 to 40% by weight. If desired, one can also introduce gaseous hydrogen fluoride into an aqueous slurry of asbestos or dilute a previously concentrated hydrofluoric acid to a low concentration.
  • the decomposition can preferably be carried out at temperatures between ambient temperature and 85 ° C. If desired, the temperature can be increased by adding external thermal energy, for example in a heatable reactor.
  • surfactants and / or flocculants can be added.
  • the method according to the invention is very well suited for the decomposition of any asbestos modifications, in particular for the decomposition of serpentine and amphibola asbestos (fibers). Asbestos can be decomposed in various forms. E.g. in the form of sealing cords, flat gaskets, loose fibers, insulation boards, plastic sealants, asbestos cement boards and other material containing asbestos fibers, in particular sprayed asbestos. The previous shredding is recommended.
  • the method according to the invention allows the complete decomposition of asbestos at a very high throughput.
  • the following examples are intended to explain the example further, without restricting its scope.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Toxicology (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Emergency Management (AREA)
  • Processing Of Solid Wastes (AREA)
EP92710035A 1991-12-04 1992-11-28 Décomposition semi-continue d'amiante Withdrawn EP0546984A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE19914139928 DE4139928A1 (de) 1991-12-04 1991-12-04 Halbkontinuierliche asbestzersetzung
DE4139928 1991-12-04

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0546984A1 true EP0546984A1 (fr) 1993-06-16

Family

ID=6446219

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP92710035A Withdrawn EP0546984A1 (fr) 1991-12-04 1992-11-28 Décomposition semi-continue d'amiante

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP0546984A1 (fr)
DE (1) DE4139928A1 (fr)
NO (1) NO924669L (fr)

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5811360A (en) * 1993-01-15 1998-09-22 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibres
US5928975A (en) * 1995-09-21 1999-07-27 The Morgan Crucible Company,Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibers
US5955389A (en) * 1993-01-15 1999-09-21 The Morgan Crucible Company, P/C Saline soluble inorganic fibres
US5994247A (en) * 1992-01-17 1999-11-30 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibres
US6987076B1 (en) 1998-09-15 2006-01-17 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Bonded fibrous materials
WO2008093368A1 (fr) * 2007-01-31 2008-08-07 Irsai S.R.L. Procédé d'élimination de l'amiante et usine destinée à mettre en œuvre ce procédé
US7651965B2 (en) 2002-01-04 2010-01-26 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibres
US7875566B2 (en) 2004-11-01 2011-01-25 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Modification of alkaline earth silicate fibres
WO2017051117A1 (fr) * 2015-09-22 2017-03-30 Paul Poggi Procédé et dispositif fixe ou mobile de neutralisation et valorisation de déchets d'amiante

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3708014A (en) * 1971-06-23 1973-01-02 Phillips Petroleum Co Hydrochloric acid/hydrofluoric acid treatment to remove asbestos fibers from a well bore
CA1114533A (fr) * 1979-01-12 1981-12-15 Meguru Nagamori Procede pour la neutralisation des acides nitriques-fluorhydriques uses
WO1988010234A1 (fr) * 1987-06-26 1988-12-29 Forskningscenter Risø Procede de traitement de l'amiante
EP0372084A1 (fr) * 1988-04-30 1990-06-13 Solvay Umweltchemie GmbH Agent et procede de traitement d'amiante
WO1990015642A1 (fr) * 1989-06-15 1990-12-27 Tony Nocito Inc. Procede et produits ameliores de traitement d'amiante

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3708014A (en) * 1971-06-23 1973-01-02 Phillips Petroleum Co Hydrochloric acid/hydrofluoric acid treatment to remove asbestos fibers from a well bore
CA1114533A (fr) * 1979-01-12 1981-12-15 Meguru Nagamori Procede pour la neutralisation des acides nitriques-fluorhydriques uses
WO1988010234A1 (fr) * 1987-06-26 1988-12-29 Forskningscenter Risø Procede de traitement de l'amiante
EP0372084A1 (fr) * 1988-04-30 1990-06-13 Solvay Umweltchemie GmbH Agent et procede de traitement d'amiante
WO1990015642A1 (fr) * 1989-06-15 1990-12-27 Tony Nocito Inc. Procede et produits ameliores de traitement d'amiante

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 16, no. 304 (C-959)(5347) 6. Juli 1992 & JP-A-04 083574 ( NIPPON STEEL CHEM CO LTD ) 17. März 1992 *

Cited By (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5994247A (en) * 1992-01-17 1999-11-30 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibres
US6180546B1 (en) 1992-01-17 2001-01-30 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibers
US5955389A (en) * 1993-01-15 1999-09-21 The Morgan Crucible Company, P/C Saline soluble inorganic fibres
US5811360A (en) * 1993-01-15 1998-09-22 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibres
US5928975A (en) * 1995-09-21 1999-07-27 The Morgan Crucible Company,Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibers
US6987076B1 (en) 1998-09-15 2006-01-17 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Bonded fibrous materials
US7651965B2 (en) 2002-01-04 2010-01-26 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Saline soluble inorganic fibres
US7875566B2 (en) 2004-11-01 2011-01-25 The Morgan Crucible Company Plc Modification of alkaline earth silicate fibres
WO2008093368A1 (fr) * 2007-01-31 2008-08-07 Irsai S.R.L. Procédé d'élimination de l'amiante et usine destinée à mettre en œuvre ce procédé
WO2017051117A1 (fr) * 2015-09-22 2017-03-30 Paul Poggi Procédé et dispositif fixe ou mobile de neutralisation et valorisation de déchets d'amiante
CN108290186A (zh) * 2015-09-22 2018-07-17 P·颇纪 中和与再利用石棉废料的移动或固定方法与设备
CN108290186B (zh) * 2015-09-22 2021-07-30 P·颇纪 中和与再利用石棉废料的移动或固定方法与设备
US11331526B2 (en) 2015-09-22 2022-05-17 Paul Poggi Method and stationary or movable device for neutralizing and recycling asbestos waste

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
NO924669L (no) 1993-06-07
DE4139928A1 (de) 1993-06-09
NO924669D0 (no) 1992-12-03

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
DE3208704C2 (de) Verfahren zur chemischen Entfernung der Asche aus Kohle sowie Vorrichtungen zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens
EP0546984A1 (fr) Décomposition semi-continue d'amiante
EP0224182B1 (fr) Procédé de préparation d'un silicate en couches gonflables, cristallin, du type saponite
EP0238781B1 (fr) Procédé d'obtention de graphite très pur à partir de graphite naturel
EP0474093A1 (fr) Procédé pour la décomposition d'arrante
EP0584502A2 (fr) Procédé de précipitation spontanée des sulfates dissous dans l'eau sous forme de sulfate d'aluminium et de calcium et utilisation de ce procédé pour la préparation de gypse du type anhydrite contenant de l'oxide d'aluminium et pauvre en chlorures
DE2803590A1 (de) Verfahren zum reinigen von natriumhexafluorosilikat
DE4202937C2 (de) Verfahren zur Herstellung von basischen Aluminiumchloridlösungen
DE3626448A1 (de) Verfahren zur aufarbeitung von waessrigen kieselfluorwasserstoffsaeureloesungen
DE3301120A1 (de) Verfahren zur entgiftenden behandlung von abwasserschlaemmen der lederindustrie
DE69307328T2 (de) Verfahren zur umsetzung von hexafluorarsensäure oder deren salze in ein wasserunlösliches arsenatsalz das dann unschädlich gemacht werden kann
DE69917808T2 (de) Wiederverwertung von feinen calcium fluorid pulvern
DE2522220C3 (de) Verfahren zur Beseitigung der organischen Verunreinigungen in wässrigen Phosphorsäurelösungen
DE3780960T2 (de) Verfahren zur herstellung einer eisen-iii-sulfatloesung.
DE3129473A1 (de) Verfahren zum reinigen fluoridhaltiger abwaesser
EP0545850A1 (fr) Utilisation des résidus de la décomposition de l'amiante en tant qu'agrégates pour matériaux de construction
DE2107970C3 (de) Verfahren zur Herstellung sulfathaltiger, basischer Aluminiumchloride
DE971237C (de) Verfahren zur Herstellung von als hochaktiver Fuellstoff fuer Kautschuk und andere Elastomere geeigneten Erdalkali- oder Erdmetallsilicaten
EP0039324B1 (fr) Procédé de traitement d'acide hydrofluosilicique provenant de la décomposition humide des phosphates et dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé
DE60021078T2 (de) Verfahren zur neutralisierung und/oder regeneration saurer bäder und anlage zum durchführen dieses verfahrens
DE2549625A1 (de) Verfahren zur herstellung von abfallgips
DE2750943A1 (de) Verfahren zur reinigung von ammoniumfluoridloesungen
EP0066290A2 (fr) Procédé de préparation d'un floculant minéral liquide aqueux
DE2449100B2 (de) Verfahren zur herstellung von produkten, die vollstaendig oder ueberwiegend aus aluminiumoxychloriden bestehen
AT242661B (de) Kontinuierliches Naßverfahren zur Herstellung von Phosphorsäure und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LI LU NL PT SE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 19931007

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 19941207

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 19960603