Emulsion of viscous hydrocarbon in water which inhibits aging
US5505876A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0391
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A low viscosity, non-aging hydrocarbon in water emulsion formed from a viscous hydrocarbon comprises from about 70 to 80%/wt. oil, from about 20 to 30%/wt. water, from about 0.1 to 5.0%/wt. of an emulsifying agent, and an average oil droplet size of greater than or equal to 15 microns wherein the emulsion is characterized by a viscosity of less or equal to 1500 centipoise at 80.degree. F. and substantial non-aging over time wherein the change in viscosity of the emulsion is less than 100 centipoise per month.
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