Compositions and methods for reducing the viscosity of a fluid

Earth boring – well treating – and oil field chemistry – Well treating – Contains organic component

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C166S278000, C166S300000, C166S308100, C507S211000, C507S214000, C507S216000, C507S224000, C507S225000, C507S230000, C507S271000

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10650101

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to improved methods and compositions for reducing the viscosity of subterranean servicing fluids where the servicing fluid has been cross-linked to increase its viscosity and that crosslinking can be reversed using a delayed release acid produced to reduce the fluid's pH.

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