Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds that are derived from an aza-Michael Addition reaction between a polyamine (Michael donor) and an activated olefin (Michael acceptor), methods of making the same, and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are the methods of using multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds disclosed herein in a reverse emulsion breaker composition to break reverse emulsion commonly found in a produced fluid in oil and gas operations. The disclosed REB methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions including commonly used for oil/solid and water separation.

Abstract: Lubricity additives for hydrocarbon fuels are presented according to formula I: R1[(—O—R2)n-Q]p??(I) wherein p is 3 or greater; each n is independently selected from integers equal to 2 or greater; R1 is a C3-C20 aliphatic hydrocarbon group of valence p which is branched or linear and which is substituted or unsubstituted; each R2 is independently selected from C2-C20 divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups which are branched or linear and which are substituted or unsubstituted; and each Q is independently selected from —NH2 or a moiety according to formula II: wherein each R3 is independently selected from C8-C60 alkenyl groups which are substituted or unsubstituted, providing that at least one Q is the moiety according to formula II.

Abstract: Multiple charged cationic compounds, which are derived from polyamines through an aza-Michael addition with an ?, ?-unsaturated carbonyl compound, in a clay treatment composition to reduces clay swelling, clay migration, and sludge formation in a subterranean formation in oil and gas operations are provided. The disclosed methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions commonly used for reducing clay swelling, clay migration, and sludge formation.

Abstract: An anti-static fuel additive composition and method for using the composition to reduce or prevent buildup of electrostatic charge is described. The anti-static fuel additive composition comprises a polysulfone and a copolymer derived from reaction of an alkanolamine and a hydrocarbyl-substituted 4-membered to 7-memebered ring anhydride; for example, a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride, a hydrocarbyl-substituted maleic anhydride, a hydrocarbyl-substituted phthalic anhydride, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds that are derived from an aza-Michael Addition reaction between a polyamine (Michael donor) and an activated olefin (Michael acceptor), methods of making the same, and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are the methods of using multiple charged cationic or anionic compounds disclosed herein in a reverse emulsion breaker composition to break reverse emulsion commonly found in a produced fluid in oil and gas operations. The disclosed REB methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions including commonly used for oil/solid and water separation.

Abstract: Disclosed are oleyl propylenediamine-based compounds used in compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion. The method comprises introducing into a fluid source a composition comprising one or more oleyl propylenediamine-based compounds comprising Formula I: wherein Y1, Y2, and Y3 independently are hydrogen or a substituent of Formula (II): wherein V is —O— or —NH—, W is optionally present and is a linear or branched C1-10 aliphatic group, X is —H, —NZ3+, —COOH, —SO3H, —OSO3H2, —PO3H, —OPO3H2, or a salt thereof, each Z independently is hydrogen or a linear or branched C1-20 aliphatic group optionally interrupted or substituted with one or more oxygen atoms, and R is hydrogen or methyl, provided that at least one of Y1, Y2, or Y3 is a substituent of Formula (II).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel class of multiple charged cationic polymers that are derived from an aza-Michael Addition reaction between a polyamine (Michael donor) and an activated olefin (Michael acceptor), methods of making the same, and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are the methods of using multiple charged cationic polymers disclosed herein on a surface.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to color changing resin compositions for various applications. In particular, the color changing resin compositions are pH sensitive and indicate changes in pH that can reflect sufficient concentrations of sanitizing, disinfecting or other cleaning compositions in various applications of use. Kits for use of the color changing resin compositions, methods of synthesizing color changing resin compositions, and methods of using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are corrosion control compositions comprising one or more multiple charged cationic compounds to reduce corrosion of metal surfaces in a water system. The multiple charged cationic compounds are derived from polyamines through a ring-opening reaction with an epoxide or two reactions: an aza-Michael addition with an activated olefin having a cation group and a ring-opening reaction with an epoxide. The disclosed compositions are found to be effective corrosion inhibitors for water systems.

Abstract: Surfactants capable of releasing and/or dissolving polymers to form water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer solutions are disclosed. In addition, polymer compositions containing a water-in-oil emulsion comprising the surfactant are provided and can be used, for example, in methods of dissolving a polymer. Also disclosed are detergent compositions and methods of cleaning articles and/or membranes using the surfactants herein. These surfactants and polymer compositions can be used in various industries including for water clarification, papermaking, sewage and industrial water treatment, drilling mud stabilizers, and enhanced oil recovery.

Abstract: Disclosed are succinic anhydride-derived polyester compounds used in compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for reducing, inhibiting, or preventing corrosion of a surface, using a polyester polyamine compound. The polyester polyamine compound having a structure corresponding to Formula 1 or 2, or a salt thereof: wherein R1 is independently alkylene; R2 is independently hydrogen or —COR4; R3 is independently alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or alkaryl; R4 is independently alkyl or alkenyl; R10 and R11 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or alkaryl; m is an integer from 1 to 10; n is an integer from 3 to 10; and wherein at least one R2 is —COR4.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for reducing, inhibiting, or preventing corrosion of a surface, the polyamine compounds corresponding to the structure of Formula 1 or 2, or a salt thereof: wherein X1 is —C(O)R9 or —[C(R10R11)]p—C(R12)(X2)—R13; X2 is —OH or —NH2; R1 and R4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, or —[C(R10R11)]p—C(R12)(X2)—R13; R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, and R12 are independently hydrogen or alkyl; R9 and R13 are independently C7 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl; m and o are integers from 1 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; and p is an integer from 1 to 10; wherein X2 is —OH or —NH2; R21, R22, R23, R24, R25, R26, and R28 are independently hydrogen or alkyl; R27 is C10 to C30 alkyl or alkenyl; m and o are integers from 1 to 10; n is an integer from 1 to 6; and q is an integer from 0 to 10.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a sugar alkoxylate and processes for preparing said compositions are provided. The compositions can be used as a bio-film inhibitor, rheology modifier, emulsion breaker, and/or emulsion inverter. Additionally, the compositions can be used in methods of breaking and/or inverting an emulsion of water and oil.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are the methods of using di-cationic or di-anionic compounds, which are derived from primary amine through an aza-Michael addition with an activated olefin, in a corrosion control composition to mitigate corrosion of a surface in a water system. The disclosed methods or compositions are found to be more effective than those methods or compositions including commonly used single quaternary compounds for mitigating corrosion for a metal surface in water systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to demulsifier compositions and methods of resolving emulsions using the compositions. The demulsifiers include modified hydroxy-succinimide copolymers. For example, the demulsifiers may include ethoxylated or propoxylated hydroxy-succinimide copolymers. The demulsifier compositions are useful for resolving oil-in-water, water-in-oil, and complex emulsions of water and oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for reducing fouling by natural and synthetic foulants that tend to precipitate during hydrocarbon collecting, processing, transporting, and storing. The method includes applying a composition to a hydrocarbon containing the foulant. The composition includes an effective amount of a reaction product of an ?-olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer and an amino-hydroxy compound. The foulants may include wax and asphaltenes, for example.

Abstract: Lubricity additives for hydrocarbon fuels are presented according to formula I: R1[(—O—R2)n-Q]p??(I) wherein p is 3 or greater; each n is independently selected from integers equal to 2 or greater; R1 is a C3-C20 aliphatic hydrocarbon group of valence p which is branched or linear and which is substituted or unsubstituted; each R2 is independently selected from C2-C20 divalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups which are branched or linear and which are substituted or unsubstituted; and each Q is independently selected from —NH2 or a moiety according to formula II: wherein each R3 is independently selected from C8-C60 alkenyl groups which are substituted or unsubstituted, providing that at least one Q is the moiety according to formula II.

Abstract: Disclosed are oleyl propylenediamine-based compounds used in compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion. The method comprises introducing into a fluid source a composition comprising one or more oleyl propylenediamine-based compounds comprising Formula I: wherein Y1, Y2, and Y3 independently are hydrogen or a substituent of Formula (II): wherein V is —O— or —NH—, W is optionally present and is a linear or branched C1-10 aliphatic group, X is —H, —NZ3+, —COOH, —SO3H, —OSO3H2, —PO3H, —OPO3H2, or a salt thereof, each Z independently is hydrogen or a linear or branched C1-20 aliphatic group optionally interrupted or substituted with one or more oxygen atoms, and R is hydrogen or methyl, provided that at least one of Y1, Y2, or Y3 is a substituent of Formula (II).

Abstract: Surfactants capable of releasing and/or dissolving polymers to form water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer solutions are disclosed. In addition, polymer compositions containing a water-in-oil emulsion comprising the surfactant are provided and can be used, for example, in methods of dissolving a polymer. Also disclosed are detergent compositions and methods of cleaning articles and/or membranes using the surfactants herein. These surfactants and polymer compositions can be used in various industries including for water clarification, papermaking, sewage and industrial water treatment, drilling mud stabilizers, and enhanced oil recovery.