[Study on highly effective emulsified viscosity reducer FTIR and +H NMR]

Area of Science:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Polymer Science
• Surface Chemistry

Context:

• Characterization of complex chemical formulations is crucial for industrial applications.
• Understanding the composition of viscosity reducers impacts their performance and formulation.
• Emulsified systems require precise knowledge of their constituent components.

Purpose:

• To separate and purify a highly effective emulsified viscosity reducer.
• To identify and quantify the chemical components of the viscosity reducer.
• To characterize the functional groups and molecular structures present.

Summary:

• Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to characterize functional groups.
• Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (+H NMR) and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) identified components.
• The sample contains 26.6% alkylphenol polyoxyethylene, 19.3% sodium lauroyl sarcosine, 9.0% polybutylacrylate, and 27.2% sodium hydroxide (NaOH), with residual sodium chloride (NaCl) and water.

Impact:

• Provides a detailed chemical profile of an effective emulsified viscosity reducer.
• Enables optimization of viscosity reducer formulations for enhanced performance.
• Contributes to the understanding of surfactant and polymer interactions in emulsified systems.