/Low Viscosity Polymer-based Retarded Acid
Abstract

Treatment of hydrocarbon formations using acid blends that contain water soluble polymers having chemical affinity for acid-susceptible rock species in the hydrocarbon formation is described herein. The polymers retard the activity of acid on acid-susceptible species of rock formations.

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Treatment of hydrocarbon formations using acid blends that contain water soluble polymers having chemical affinity for acid-susceptible rock species in the hydrocarbon formation is described herein. The polymers retard the activity of acid on acid-susceptible species of rock formations.
Timeline
Filed
04/13/2026
Published
08/13/2026
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IPC Codes(1)
C09K 8/72:Eroding chemicals, e.g. acids