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Non-volatile phosphorus hydrocarbon gelling agent

US8084401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2006
Grant dateDec 27, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

New fluids are disclosed for use in servicing subterranean formations containing oil and gas. In particular, an improved chemical gelling additive for hydrocarbon based fracturing fluids is disclosed having reduce, negligible or no volatile phosphorus at temperatures below about 250° C.

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