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Addition of zwitterionic surfactant to water soluble polymer to increase the stability of the polymers in aqueous solutions containing salt and/or surfactants

US9428684B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2008
Grant dateAug 30, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2032

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

Abstract

An aqueous fluid composition useful for the recovery of hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation, including a mixture of water, a water soluble polymer, an inorganic salt and at least one zwitterionic surfactant and methods of using same.

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