Abstract: A coating composition is shown and described herein. The coating composition is a solvent-based silicone coating comprising a tin-free catalyst. In embodiments, the composition comprises (a) a hydroxyl terminated polydiorganosiloxane; (b) an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms in the organopolysiloxane molecule; (c) a catalyst comprising a metal carboxylate, wherein the catalyst is free of tin; (d) a solvent; (e) optionally an amino compound; (f) optionally an adhesion promotor; and (g) optionally a filler.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: (i) a hydraulic cement; and (ii) a polymer comprising at least one monomer having an oxazoline group. Methods of cementing in a well comprising: (A) forming a hydraulic cement composition comprising: (i) a hydraulic cement; (ii) a polymer comprising at least one monomer having an oxazoline group; and (iii) water; (B) introducing the hydraulic cement composition into the well.

Abstract: An antimicrobial abrasive article comprising a nonwoven substrate material impregnated with a first and second formulation. The first and second formulations have persistent residual antimicrobial effectiveness against one or more microbial organisms. The first and second formulations include one or more antimicrobial agents and abrasive particles uniformly dispersed in a polymer composition. The first and second antimicrobial agents can be the same or different. The polymer compositions can be the same or different.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: (i) a hydraulic cement; and (ii) a polymer comprising at least one monomer having an oxazoline group. Methods of cementing in a well comprising: (A) forming a hydraulic cement composition comprising: (i) a hydraulic cement; (ii) a polymer comprising at least one monomer having an oxazoline group; and (iii) water; (B) introducing the hydraulic cement composition into the well.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: (i) a hydraulic cement; and (ii) a polymer comprising at least one monomer having an oxazoline group. Methods of cementing in a well comprising: (A) forming a hydraulic cement composition comprising: (i) a hydraulic cement; (ii) a polymer comprising at least one monomer having an oxazoline group; and (iii) water; (B) introducing the hydraulic cement composition into the well.

Abstract: Swellable packer assemblies for providing a physical barrier inside a wellbore are provided. In one embodiment, the swellable packer comprises at least one seal element disposed on an outer surface of a tubular body portion which swells when contacted with one or more gases, the seal element comprising a polymer derived from a perfluoro vinyl monomer.

Abstract: A compatibilized cement composition for the treatment of a subterranean formation and a method of treating a subterranean formation are disclosed. The method can include placing in a subterranean formation a composition including a compatibilized cement composition. The compatibilized cement composition can include a curable resin or cured product thereof, a cement slurry, and a compatibilizer composition, a reaction product thereof, or a combination thereof. The compatibilizer composition can include a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C50 hydrocarbon including at least one internal olefin and a polyether.

Abstract: A cement composition: (a) a hydraulic cement; (b) water; and (c) an alkyl polyglycoside derivative, wherein the alkyl polyglycoside derivative is selected from the group consisting of: sulfonates, betaines, an inorganic salt of any of the foregoing, and any combination of any of the foregoing. A method comprising the steps of: (A) forming the cement composition; and (B) introducing the cement composition into the well. Preferably, the cement composition is foamed.

Abstract: A water-based drilling mud for use in cementing operations includes water, LASSENITE® pozzolan-based additive, a heavy-weight additive, a viscosifier, a dispersant and at least one of a set activator, a fluid loss control additive and a shale stabilizer. A method of using the same includes allowing a cement composition to mix with the water-based drilling mud and allowing the mixture of the cement composition and the water-based drilling mud to set.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a compatibilized cement composition for the treatment of a subterranean formation. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method can include placing in a subterranean formation a composition including a compatibilized cement composition. The compatibilized cement composition can include a curable resin or cured product thereof, a cement slurry, and a compatibilizer composition, a reaction product thereof, or a combination thereof. The compatibilizer composition can include a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C50 hydrocarbon including at least one internal olefin and a polyether.

Abstract: Well fluids and methods are provided that can be used for stabilizing a shale formation, especially during drilling of a well into or through a shale formation. The well fluids include: (i) a continuous water phase; (ii) a viscosity-increasing agent, wherein the viscosity-increasing agent comprises water-soluble hydrophilic polymer; (iii) a fluid loss control agent; and (iv) a cyclodextrin-based compound. The methods of drilling include the steps of: (A) introducing the well fluid into a zone of a subterranean formation; and (b) drilling the zone.

Abstract: The present invention provides moisture-curable compositions comprising an amino ester catalyst as an alternative to organotin catalysts. In particular, the present invention provides a condensation catalyst comprising a secondary amine, a tertiary amine, a substituted amine (e.g., an amino ester compound), or a combination of two or more thereof and optionally one or more aminosilanes or siloxanes. Further, the compositions employing amino esters allow for tuning or adjusting the cure characteristics of the compositions by the addition of other components such as adhesion promoters or acidic compounds, and provides good adhesion and storage stability.

Abstract: A spacer fluid comprising: (a) water; and (b) an alkyl polyglycoside derivative, wherein the alkyl polyglycoside derivative is selected from the group consisting of sorbitan fatty acids; functionalized sulfonates, functionalized betaines, an inorganic salt of any of the foregoing, and any combination of any of the foregoing. Preferably, the spacer fluid additionally comprises a solid particulate, such as a weighting agent. A method of displacing an oil-based drilling mud from a portion of a well comprising the steps of: (A) forming the spacer fluid; and (B) introducing the spacer fluid into the well.

Abstract: Cement compositions and methods of making the same are provided. The composition comprises cement or lime, water and Lassenite, a pozzolanic strength retrogression inhibitor.

Abstract: A cement composition: (a) a hydraulic cement; (b) water; and (c) an alkyl polyglycoside derivative, wherein the alkyl polyglycoside derivative is selected from the group consisting of: sulfonates, betaines, an inorganic salt of any of the foregoing, and any combination of any of the foregoing. A method comprising the steps of: (A) forming the cement composition; and (B) introducing the cement composition into the well. Preferably, the cement composition is foamed.

Abstract: A cement composition: (a) a hydraulic cement; (b) water; and (c) an alkyl polyglycoside derivative, wherein the alkyl polyglycoside derivative is selected from the group consisting of: sulfonates, betaines, an inorganic salt of any of the foregoing, and any combination of any of the foregoing. A method comprising the steps of: (A) forming the cement composition; and (B) introducing the cement composition into the well. Preferably, the cement composition is foamed.

Abstract: Swellable packer assemblies for providing a physical barrier inside a wellbore are provided. In one embodiment, the swellable packer comprises at least one seal element disposed on an outer surface of a tubular body portion which swells when contacted with one or more gases, the seal element comprising a polymer derived from a perfluoro vinyl monomer.

Abstract: Cement compositions and methods of making the same are provided. The composition comprises cement or lime, water and Lassenite, a pozzolanic strength retrogression inhibitor.

Abstract: A cementing composition which is capable of self-sealing cracks in the cement composition is provided. For example, the composition includes a polymer that is swellable in the presence of gaseous hydrocarbons, hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid and/or hydrochloric acid. A method for using the cementing composition in cementing operations for wellbore through a subterranean formation is also provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: (i) a hydraulic cement; and (ii) a polymer comprising at least one monomer having an oxazoline group. Methods of cementing in a well comprising: (A) forming a hydraulic cement composition comprising: (i) a hydraulic cement; (ii) a polymer comprising at least one monomer having an oxazoline group; and (iii) water; (B) introducing the hydraulic cement composition into the well.