Abstract: Described herein is a polymerized petroleum based or biorenewable oil obtain by blowing and an optional stripping process, comprising a polymeric distribution having about 2 to about 80 wt % oligomer content and a polydispersity index ranging from about 1.0 to about 20.0. Methods of manufacturing the polymerized oil as well as its incorporation into asphalt, roofing, and coating applications are also described.

Abstract: A polymeric material resistant to the build up of static charge is disclosed, along with processes for achieving the same. According to the present invention, an anti-stat agent is combined with a thermoplastic polymer to form a polymeric material that is resistant to the build-up of static charge. The anti-stat agent of the present disclosure can be a derivatized fatty molecule, such as a derivatized fatty alcohol or a derivatized fatty acid. In one embodiment, the fatty molecule can be alkoxylated to form an alkoxylated fatty molecule, such as an ethoxylated fatty molecule. Additionally, in another embodiment, the alkoxylated fatty molecule can be reacted with a phosphoric compound.

Abstract: A lubricant additive to a drilling fluid, or drilling mud, is generally disclosed. The lubricant additive is a diester of an alkyleneoxide polymer. The lubricant additive can be added to water, silicate, and oil based drilling fluids. Also, a process for drilling a well or borehole is generally disclosed wherein the lubricant additive is injected into the drillpipe string of the drilling apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a polymeric material resistant to the build-up of electric charge comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an anti-stat agent, wherein the anti-stat agent comprises a phthalate diester. For example, the thermoplastic polymer can comprise PET or its analogs. In one embodiment, the anti-stat agent can comprise a meta-phthalate diester of diethylene glycol.