Method of reducing paraffin deposition with imidazolines
US7857871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L1/2368
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a composition and a method of using a composition containing an imidazoline, optionally containing a paraffin inhibitor, for improving the pour point of liquid hydrocarbons, such as crude oil and petroleum fuel, and/or inhibiting or reducing the formation of paraffin deposits in such liquids.
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