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Fluid loss control additives and subterranean treatment fluids containing the same

US6180571A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 1997
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/08
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Selectively cross-linked starches are disclosed that are useful as fluid loss control additives in subterranean treatment fluids comprising starches that are cross-linked to a Brabender peak viscosity of about 800 to about 1250 Brabender units after about 40 to about 70 minutes at about 92.degree. C. and provide good fluid loss control over a temperature range of from about 20.degree. C. to about 160.degree. C. (68.degree. F. to 320.degree. F.).

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