Abstract A condensation product obtained by first preparing A. an addition product of aliphatic aldehydes and phenol in a molar ratio of about 1 : 1 to 3 : 1, at temperatures in the range of from about 50° to 80° C, in the presence of an alkaline catalyst, And separately therefrom B. a block polymer, obtained from a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 1500 to 2500 by the addition of about 30 to 50% by weight of ethylene oxide in the presence of an alkaline catalyst, And subsequently C. condensing about 0.5 to 4 moles of a) with 1 mole of b), after previous neutralization, if necessary in the presence of inert solvents, at 80° to 150° C, and removing the reaction water formed, And its use as demulsifying agent for the separation of water from crude oil emulsions.
A condensation product obtained by first preparing a. an addition product of aliphatic aldehydes and phenol in a molar ratio of about 1 : 1 to 3 : 1, at temperatures in the range of from about 50° to 80° C, in the presence of an alkaline catalyst, and separately therefrom b. a block polymer, obtained from a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 1500 to 2500 by the addition of about 30 to 50% by weight of ethylene oxide in the presence of an alkaline catalyst, and subsequently c. condensing about 0.5 to 4 moles of a) with 1 mole of b), after previous neutralization, if necessary in the presence of inert solvents, at 80° to 150° C, and removing the reaction water formed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A condensation product obtained by first preparing a. an addition product of aliphatic aldehydes and phenol in a molar ratio of about 1 : 1 to 3 : 1, at temperatures in the range of from about 50° to 80° C, in the presence of an alkaline catalyst, and separately therefrom b. a block polymer, obtained from a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight from about 1500 to 2500 by the addition of about 30 to 50% by weight of ethylene oxide in the presence of an alkaline catalyst, and subsequently c. condensing about 0.5 to 4 moles of a) with 1 mole of b), after previous neutralization, if necessary in the presence of inert solvents, at 80° to 150° C, and removing the reaction water formed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A condensation product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the molar ratio for preparing addition product (a) is 1.8 : 1 to 2.2 : 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A condensation product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the block polymer (b) is prepared from a polypropylene glycol having a molecular weight of from 1700 to 2200 and 35 to 40% by weight of ethylene oxide.