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Emulsion of viscous hydrocarbon in water which inhibits aging

US5505876A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1994
Grant dateApr 9, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2014

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  • 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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