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Microencapsulated oil field chemicals

US5922652A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 1992
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2984
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Gelatin capsules containing oil field chemicals, preferably weighted with a heavy metal compound, are made more stable under certain conditions by the incorporation of a strong chelating agent. The microcapsules can provide an extended treatment period since many materials that would damage the microcapsules are controlled by the chelating agent.

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