Inventors:
Carl A. Lukach - Greenville DE
Jose Zapico - Annaba, DZ
Assignee:
Aqualon Company - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
C09D10128, E21B 4316
Abstract:
A storage and thermally stable polymer suspension in fresh water remains pourable after mixing at 6 months comprises at least 30% ammonium or sodium thiosulfate and 20% hydroxyethylcellulose. In an oil drilling fluid, yield value decreases less than 35% when heated for 16 hours at 250. degree. F.