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Demulsification compositions, systems and methods for demulsifying and separating aqueous emulsions

US9308474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2014
Grant dateApr 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2034

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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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