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Use of an amphoteric surfactant as a friction-reducing agent

US5700766A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 1996
Grant dateDec 23, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2050/01
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

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, is used for producing a water-based liquid system with reduced flow resistance between the flowing, water-base liquid system and a solid surface.

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