Functionalized clay compositions for aqueous based drilling fluids

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7989402
APP PUB NO 20080070811A1
SERIAL NO

11521251

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An aqueous drilling fluid which contains a diquaternary ammonium cation functionalized clay which provides a substantially constant rheological profile, with respect to salinity, when incorporated into well drilling fluids. A clay/organic chemical composition includes: (a) montmorillonite clay and (b) one or more diquaternary ammonium compounds. A further aspect of the invention is a well drilling process which employs a drilling fluid containing the diquaternary ammonium cation functionalized clay described hereafter.

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ELEMENTIS SPECIALTIES INC469 OLD TRENTON ROAD EAST WINDSOR NJ 08512

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Dino, David Cranbury, US 39 850
Foley, James Michael Mendham, US 1 9

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