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Composition And Method For Dispersing Paraffins In Crude Oils - EP3212730

The patent EP3212730 was granted to Ecolab USA on Nov 20, 2019. The application was originally filed on Oct 27, 2015 under application number EP15855814A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3212730

ECOLAB USA
Application Number
EP15855814A
Filing Date
Oct 27, 2015
Status
Revoked
Apr 9, 2021
Grant Date
Nov 20, 2019
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