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Methods and compositions for removing sulfur from liquid hydrocarbons

US7566687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

JaCam Chemicals, LLC · US

Inventors

Gene H. Zaid · Sterling, US
Beth Ann Wolf · Hutchinson, US
Gary W. Zorn · Ellinwood, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 12, 2005
Grant date	Jul 28, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 12, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S507/939
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved desulfurization compositions are provided for removing substantial fractions of sulfur, sulfur complexes, and sulfur compounds from liquid hydrocarbons such as crude oil and fuels. The preferred compositions comprise respective quantities of an alkylphenol ethoxylate, an amine, and an alkali metal nitrite. The compositions may be contacted with liquid hydrocarbons to achieve high levels of desulfurization.

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