Method of producing naturally purified salt products

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8951305
APP PUB NO 20120066868A1
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13322762

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In one embodiment, a method for producing a naturally purified salt product such as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, wherein the salt mixture is treated with a solution comprising magnesium chloride; the first slurry is separated to provide a second slurry, which is further separated to yield a first liquid stream; the first liquid stream is crystallized to provide the naturally purified salt product. In another embodiment, a high purity salt product is produced. In another embodiment, other products that are produced include naturally purified sodium chloride and magnesium chloride.

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CARGILL INCORPORATED15407 MCGINTY ROAD WEST WAYZATA MN 55391

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Bollinger, Matthew L Walnut Creek, US 1 0
Durch, Nicole M Fremont, US 1 0
Lee, Robert Sung Fremont, US 3 2

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