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Method of breaking and emulsion and an emulsion-emulsion breaker composition

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6359070
This invention relates to a composition of matter and to a method for producing a controllable, residue-free break of an emulsion or a dispersion of a water-in-oil emulsion. An emulsion breaker is incorporated into the emulsion. It is temporarily-protected (deactivated) so that breaking of the emulsion is initially avoided. By removing the protection, the breaker becomes active, and it acts to break the emulsion into its separate phases.
Assignee:
Exxon Production Research Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4517102
OSTI ID:
6359070
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English