Process for manufacturing a microlatex in a continuous oil phase by polymerization of a water-soluble monomer in a water-in-oil microemulsion, resultant microlatices, and their use for enhanced oil recovery
US4521317A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/938
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A transparent and stable microlatex is dispersed into water and the resultant solution is used for treating an oil or gas well to achieve enhanced oil recovery. The microlatex is prepared by polymerization of a water-soluble monomer in a microemulsion of the water-in-oil type.
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