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Methods and compositions for delaying the release of treatment chemicals

US8586510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2005
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/94
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method comprising: providing at least one encaged treatment chemical that comprises a treatment chemical and a polymer carrier; placing the encaged treatment chemical into a portion of a subterranean formation; and allowing the treatment chemical to diffuse out of the encaged treatment chemical and into a portion of the subterranean formation or an area adjacent thereto.

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