Abstract: The present invention is an improvement to the conventional process for the production of phthalic anhydride. In particular, the present invention enables the crude phthalic anhydride product to be recovered in a more efficient manner.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 1992
Date of Patent:
May 11, 1993
Assignee:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael S. Chen, Philip J. Cook, Harold H. Gunardson, Melinda B. Ulrich