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Aqueous Emulsions Containing Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers, Preparation Process Thereof And Their Use As Anti-Gelling Additives Of Crude Oils - EP3383938

The patent EP3383938 was granted to ENI on Mar 3, 2021. The application was originally filed on Dec 2, 2016 under application number EP16831724A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3383938

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Application Number
EP16831724A
Filing Date
Dec 2, 2016
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 29, 2021
Publication Date
Mar 3, 2021
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