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Demulsifiers and methods for use in pharmaceutical applications

US8133924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2009
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/3808
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Demulsifiers containing an anionic surfactant selected from alkylsulfosuccinates, alkylsulfonates, alkylphosphonic acids, and their salts; a nonionic surfactant selected from ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers, ethoxylated fatty acids of polyethylene glycol, terpene alkoxylates, and modified alkanolamides; or a combination of an anionic and a nonionic surfactant, and methods of use thereof in breaking emulsions.

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