Abstract: Powder compositions comprising alkali metal bicarbonate particles and an additive. A process for preparing alkali metal bicarbonate particles by spray-drying of an aqueous solution or suspension comprising 1-10% by weight of alkali metal bicarbonate and a resin acid or a fatty acid as additive. A process for preparing alkali metal bicarbonate particles by co-grinding the alkali metal bicarbonate in the presence of a resin acid as additive. A process for preparing alkali metal bicarbonate particles by fluidized bed coating of the alkali metal bicarbonate in the presence of a resin acid, fatty acid or a wax as additive.

Abstract: A cleaning agent for cleaning polymer processing equipment, a method for producing such cleaning agent and the use of such cleaning agent for cleaning polymer processing equipment or any component thereof. The cleaning agent comprises i) a thermoplastic resin and ii) a foaming agent selected from alkali metal and ammonium bicarbonates.

Abstract: A cleaning agent for cleaning polymer processing equipment, a method for producing such cleaning agent and the use of such cleaning agent for cleaning polymer processing equipment or any component thereof. The cleaning agent comprises i) a thermoplastic resin and ii) a foaming agent selected from alkali metal and ammonium bicarbonates.

Abstract: Powder compositions comprising alkali metal bicarbonate particles and an additive. A process for preparing alkali metal bicarbonate particles by spray-drying of an aqueous solution or suspension comprising 1-10% by weight of alkali metal bicarbonate and a resin acid or a fatty acid as additive. A process for preparing alkali metal bicarbonate particles by co-grinding the alkali metal bicarbonate in the presence of a resin acid as additive. A process for preparing alkali metal bicarbonate particles by fluidized bed coating of the alkali metal bicarbonate in the presence of a resin acid, fatty acid or a wax as additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of purifying a residue from an industrial process using calcium ions to obtain a purified brine, comprising: (a) mixing the residue comprising sulfate salts from the industrial process with calcium salts; (b) separating insoluble species and/or precipitates from the suspension from (a); (c) adding one or more selected from C02, carbonates, bicarbonates, hydrogen carbonates or fluorinated salts into the filtrate from (b) to remove excess calcium ions; and (d) separating precipitates from the suspension from (c) to obtain a purified brine. Strontium and/or barium salts, which typically exist in the residue, may also be removed from the residue by using the present process. According to the present method, calcium ions are effectively removed from the brine. Thus, a deposition of calcium ions on devices, which are used in the further processes such as crystallization or electrolysis, can be avoided.