Removal of surfactants from hydrocarbons with alcohol
Patent
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OSTI ID:6863411
A method is disclosed for removing hydrocarbon-soluble anionic surfactants from gasoline or kerosene boiling range hydrocarbons. The method comprises (a) contacting a hydrocarbon mixture containing surfactants with a lower alcohol which is miscible with the hydrocarbon mixture to extract the surfactants; (b) contacting the mixture with water or caustic solution to extract the lower alcohol and surfactants from the hydrocarbon mixture; (c) separating the water or caustic solution from the hydrocarbons; and (d) removing the hydrocarbons.
- Assignee:
- Shell Oil Company
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4430204
- OSTI ID:
- 6863411
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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