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Crude oil emulsions containing a compatible fluorochemical surfactant

US4993448A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1989
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0391
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A transportable crude oil in water emulsion which is stable to both breakdown and phase inversion up to at least about 50.degree. C., containing an effective, compatible emulsion stabilizing amount of an anionic, nonionic or amphoteric fluorochemical surfactant, and optionally a hydrocarbon surfactant, and a method of transporting a crude oil in the form of such emulsion.

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