Compositions containing high molecular weight poly(vinylamines) for enhanced oil recovery
US4798871A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/935
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The inverse emulsion polymerization of a monomer of the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, using a surfactant system having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value from 4 to 9, an azo-type free radical initiator and certain hydrocarbon liquids to yield a water-in-oil emulsion of a homopolymer of at least 10.sup.6 average molecular weight, the emulsion having a viscosity less than 10 cps, at 15% solids, 60 rpm Brookfield and 20.degree. C. Also disclosed is the preparation of poly(vinylamines) of at least 10.sup.6 average molecular weight by acid or base hydrolysis of the homopolymer emulsion. Also disclosed are enhanced oil recovery compositions, drilling mud compositions, cements for drilling holes, completion fluids, acidized fracturing fluids, and wet-end paper additives containing the poly(vinylamines) and demonstrating superior properties.
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