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Rheological additive for non-aqueous fluid systems

US4391637A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1981
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2050/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A self-activating organophilic clay gellant having enhanced dispersibility in non-aqueous fluid systems comprising the reaction product of a smectite-type clay and an organic cationic compound having at least one long chain alkyl group and at least one long chain alkyl group and at least one group selected from a .beta., .gamma.-unsaturated alkyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms.

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