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Gelable compositions and use thereof in steam treatment of wells

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5451729

This patent describes a composition. It consists essentially of: water; a water-dispersible polymer in the amount of about 0.05 to about 10 weight percent and containing a monomer; formula resorcinol in the amount of about 0.01 to about 1 weight percent; phenol in the amount of about 0.02 to about 1 weight percent; and formaldehyde in the amount of about 0.05 to about 2 weight percent; wherein the composition is capable of gelation.

Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, OK
Patent Number(s):
US 4845134
Application Number:
PPN: US 7006821A
OSTI ID:
5451729
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English