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Poly alkanolamine emulsion breakers

US9701791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2016
Grant dateJul 11, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2103/365
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Poly alkanolamines formed as the reaction products of secondary or tertiary alkanolamines, C8-C24 fatty acids, and shorter chain organic acids are provided, which serve as excellent petroleum/water emulsion breakers for water-in-oil emulsions and reverse oil-in-water emulsions. The polymers are preferably prepared using a reaction mixture of triethanolamine, tall oil fatty acids, and acetic acid.

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