Destructible surfactants and uses thereof
US7229539B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N30/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Destructible surfactants and methods of using same are provided. The invention includes anionic surfactants having a dioxolane or dioxane functional group which enables the surfactant to be broken down under acidic conditions. The invention also includes methods of making anionic surfactants and methods of using anionic surfactants in a variety of applications.
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