| abstract |
A method for the capture and recycling of iron catalyst used in the production of haloalkane compounds and, more particularly, to an improved process for the manufacture of the 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane compound is disclosed. (HCC-240fa), where an electromagnetic separation unit (EMSU) is used to facilitate the reaction. When activated, the EMSU functions to remove iron particles from the reactor effluent; Without power, the iron particles captured by the EMSU can be washed again in the reactor for reuse in the continuous production of HCC-240fa. The present invention is also useful in the manufacturing processes of other compounds such as haloalkane HCC-250 and HCC-360. |