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Water-soluble compositions resistant to shear degradation of the polymer thereof

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OSTI ID:7299596

An aqueous polymeric solution containing a solid, water-soluble, high molecular weight synthetic polymer and a nonionic, water-soluble liquid surfactant does not undergo shear degradation when forcibly displaced. Polymers used in this application are polyethylene oxide, polyacrylamide, or polysaccharide. The surfactant, oxyalkylated adducts of hydrophobic polyols, appears to prevent shear degradation of the polymer and to disperse the polymer in aqueous solvents.

Assignee:
Wyandotte Chemicals Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3634305
OSTI ID:
7299596
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English