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Use of alkoxylated alkanolamide as friction-reducing agent

US5339855A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1993
Grant dateAug 23, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2013

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

Abstract

Use of an alkoxylated alkanolamide of general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrocarbon group having 7-35 carbon atoms, preferably 9-23 carbon atoms, A is an alkyleneoxy group having 2-4 carbon atoms, and n is 2-20, preferably 3-12, for producing a water-base liquid system with reduced flow resistance between the flowing, water-base liquid system and a solid surface.

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