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Process for preparing a heteropolysaccharide, heteropolysaccharide obtained thereby, its use, and strain NCIB 11883

US4634667A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1984
Grant dateJan 6, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/936
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for preparing a heteropolysaccharide from strain NCIB 11883 and use of the latter e.g. as viscosity modifier in an aqueous system such as completion fluids, work over fluids, stimulation fluids, and preferably in drilling fluids and use in connection with well-treatments, and enhanced oil recovery.

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