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Environmentally acceptable fluid polymer suspension for oil field services

US6620769B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2000
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/905
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a water-free oil based fluid polymer suspension composition for use as a rheology modifier and fluid loss reducer in oil or gas well servicing fluids. It has been found that by using white medicinal oil as a carrier, high solids content and environmental friendly anhydrous fluidized polymer suspensions of xanthan gum, cellulose ethers, guar gum and derivatives thereof can be prepared. More specifically, in one aspect, an oil-based fluid polymer suspension (FPS) composition for use in oil or gas well servicing fluids is preferred containing:a) a hydrophilic polymer,b) an organophilic clay,c) a stabilizer, andd) a white medicinal oil having selected properties.

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