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Process for preparing a heteropolysaccharide, heteropolysaccharide obtained thereby, its use, and strain ncib 11883

CA 1232559 A · Owner: Shell Canada Limited · Inventors: Evans, Michael W.; Godley, Andrew R.; Linton, John D.

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Process for preparing a heteropolysaccharide from strain NCIB 11883 and use of the latter e.g. as viscosity modifier in an aqueous system such as completion fluids work over fluids, stimulation fluids, and preferably in drilling fluids and use in connection with well-treatments, and enhanced oil recovery.

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  • Granted February 9, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 9, 2005.
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FiledSeptember 21, 1984
GrantedFebruary 9, 1988
Term endedFebruary 9, 2005
Patent numberCA 1232559 A
Classification (IPC)C12N1/20 +2 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedSep 21, 1984Patent grantedFeb 9, 1988Term endedFeb 9, 2005

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