Defoaming composition comprising a tall-oil-derived surfactant
US10988672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/34
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure may be directed to defoaming methods and compositions. A method of treating a subterranean formation may comprise providing a defoaming composition, wherein the defoaming composition comprises a tall-oil-derived surfactant. The method may further comprise mixing the defoaming composition with an aqueous fluid to form a treatment fluid such that foaming in the treatment fluid is reduced, wherein the treatment fluid is a water-based fluid. The method may further comprise placing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation.
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