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Hydrophobically modified hydroxybutyl ethers of polygalactomannan

US5233032A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1990
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/922
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Polygalactomannans containing a hydroxybutyl ether substituent and a hydrophobic substituent can be used in the fracturing of subterranean formations.

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