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Aqueous micro-emulsions of organic substances

US4404109A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1980
Grant dateSep 13, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S516/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new surface-active agent of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are hydrocarbon groups, M being a cation it is particularly suitable for the production of micro-emulsions in the presence of aqueous saline solutions. One important application thereof is in the assisted recovery of crude oil.

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