998. ------. [HENKEL & CIE. G. M. B. H.] [Oxidized Hydrocarbons.] French Patent 817,862, Sept. 13, 1937. Chem. Abs., vol. 32, 1938, p. 2142.

Patent Abstracts

Aliphatic hydrocarbons of high molecular weight are treated with oxidizing agents, fresh material being introduced continuously. A part of the oxidized product is saponified continuously with alkaline agents; the unsaponifiable part is separated continuously by centrifuging and returned to the oxidation. A further separation of the saponified and unsaponified portions may be obtained by extraction with solvents or distillation. Describes apparatus.