Patent ID: 6294118
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: A01K,B01J

Abstract:
A method for the production of a sorbent based on a cellulose-containing material and at least one swellable smectitic clay mineral, which sorbent forms clumps on absorption of liquids, comprisinga) intimately mixing the cellulose-containing material and the smectitic clay mineral components in finely divided form, wherein the overall water content of the components being mixed is adjusted to a range between about 25 and 40 wt. % by the addition of water, if the overall water content is below the range of about 25 to 40 wt. %;b) compacting the mixture using a die press;c) cutting the compacted molded elements emerging from the die press essentially across the direction of emergence; andd) drying the cut product to form the sorbent.