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Fluid compositions

US4776966A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1987
Grant dateOct 11, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/36
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Drilling fluid compositions of the invert oil-based type incorporate (i) as the agent for emulsifying the brine phase in the oil phase, a block or graft copolymer of the general formula (A-COO).sub.m B, where A and B represent polymeric components derived from a specified type of oil-soluble complex monocarboxylic acid and from a water-soluble polyalkylene glycol or polyether polyol, respectively, and m is an integer at least 2, and (ii) as the agent for dispersing solid particulate matter in the oil phase a surfactant containing a C.sub.30-500 hydrocarbon chain as hydrophobic component, and a polar component adsorbable on to the particulate solid surface.

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