The patent EP2459596 was granted to CP Kelco APS on May 21, 2025. The application was originally filed on Jul 7, 2010 under application number EP10729889A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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PCTRO
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Abstract
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