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Non-aqueous slurries used as thickeners

US4566977A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 1985
Grant dateJan 28, 1986
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/935
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described herein is an improved non-aqueous slurry suitable for use as a thickener or viscosifier in oil or gas drilling, fracturing, flow diversion, completion or workover fluids, which slurry comprises a water-soluble cellulose ether polymer, a water-insoluble liquid hydrocarbon, a non-ionic surfactant having an HLB of from about 7 to about 14, and an organo modified clay.

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