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Certain dithiocarbamates and method of use for reducing asphaltene precipitation in asphaltenic reservoirs

US5112505A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 1990
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/93
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Reduction of asphaltene precipitation in asphaltenic subterranean reservoirs treated with aqueous solutions of strong acid is achieved by utilizing novel dithiocarbamate compositions to sequester iron.

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