Removal of surfactants from hydrocarbons with alcohol

Details Removal of surfactants from hydrocarbons with alcohol Removal of surfactants from hydrocarbons with alcohol

1982-06-24

1984-02-07

Gantz, Delbert E.

Mineral oils: processes and products

Refining

Sulfur removal

208291, 585864, C10G 2922

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044302045

ABSTRACT:
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.

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