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US 8,523,752 B2Granted
Bentonite clay mixture for disposing of pharmaceuticals
OwnerJustin Kory Nealinventor
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Abstract
Disposal of medications presents a multifaceted problem where medications disposed of via sewage systems can eventually affect water supplies. Meanwhile disposal via normal solid waste systems faces a similar problem and have the added dilemma of potential diversion of drugs of abuse. Combining those medications with an absorbent mixture containing bentonite clay with other absorptive materials allows those medications to be disposed of in a form that limits exposure to a water supply while simultaneously hedging diversion.
Claims8
A method for disposing of pharmaceutical waste, comprising:
- a. converting the pharmaceutical compound to a powder or liquid,
- b. combining said powder or liquid into a mixture of powdered bentonite clay and sawdust inside a sealable receptacle in a ratio of one to three parts powdered bentonite clay to one part sawdust,
- c. combining said ratio of powder or liquid pharmaceutical and said powdered bentonite clay and sawdust mixture with a volume of liquid to form a thick slurry,
- d. mixing said slurry to approximately equal dispersion, and
- e. enclosing said slurry into said sealable receptacle.
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