Dispersant compositions for treating oil slicks
US5051192A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S516/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions for dispersing oil slicks on water are disclosed comprising a solution of surface-active agents in a mixture of viscosity modifier, water, and hydrocarbon solvent. The surface-active agents are a mixture of emulsifying agents and a lower amount of wetting agent. The mixture of emulsifying agents comprising two blends, A and B, of sorbitan derivatives, blend A having an HLB of about 8.5 to 9.5 and blend B having an HLB of about 8 to 10 wherein the weight ratio of blend A to blend B is between about 0.5:1 and 4:1.
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