Demulsification compositions, systems and methods for demulsifying and separating aqueous emulsions
US8268975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D17/047
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions, systems and methods for demulsifying an emulsion including an aqueous phase and an organic phase by adding an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one quaternary organopolysiloxane or salt thereof to the emulsion, the composition optionally including at least one of quaternary epihalohydrin/polyamine copolymers or salts, and/or (poly)diallyldimethylammonium halides.
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