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Thickening agent containing a polygalactomannan gum and a copolymer of an olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride. [Useful in hydraulic fracturing]

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OSTI ID:6956323

A dry blend thickening agent for aqueous systems is described. The composition consists essentially of a mixture of a polygalactomannan gum and a copolymer containing carboxylate groups. The composition contributes high viscosity to an aqueous solution due to a synergistic viscosity effect derived from the interaction of the polygalactomannan and copolymer components. The copolymer is made from ..cap alpha.., ..beta..-olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride and a comonomer selected from ..cap alpha..-olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbons and alkyl vinyl ethers. The aqueous systems can have a pH in the range 4 to 13. 32 claims.

Assignee:
Cellanese Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4143007
OSTI ID:
6956323
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English