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Composition useful in sulfate scale removal

US11945997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2020
Grant dateApr 2, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B37/06
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses a novel aqueous composition for use in removing petroleum-contaminated barium sulfate scale from a surface contaminated with such, said composition comprising: a chelating agent and a counterion component selected from the group consisting of: Li5DTPA; Na5DTPA; K5DTPA; Cs5DTPA; Na4EDTA; K4EDTA; TEAH4DTPA; and TBAH5DTPA; a scale removal enhancer; and a non-ionic surfactant. There is also disclosed methods to use such compositions.

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