Silicate-containing oil recovery compositions

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1986-02-18

1988-09-06

Guynn, Herbert B.

Compositions

Leather or fur treating

166272, 252 8551, E21B 4322, E21B 4324

Patent

active

047691611

ABSTRACT:
There is provided herein a process and composition for the enhanced recovery of oil from subterranean formations comprising injecting in combination with steam a composition comprising (a) an anionic surfactant (b) a hydrotrope, and (c) an alkali metal silicate.
In a further embodiment, the anionic surfactant and alkali metal silicate alone may be used in a steam recovery process as an effective oil recovery method.

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