Abstract: Additives that act to control clay swelling in drilled formations without adversely effecting properties of the drilling fluid are comprised of bis-3-aminopropyl ether amine functionalities, a derivative thereof, or mixtures thereof. The amine is derived by bis-cyanoethylation of terminal hydroxyl functionalities and subsequent hydrogenation of the nitrile end groups to bis-3-aminopropyl primary amines. The backbone comprises a di-ethers or polyethers based on: ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), and all potential isomers of butyl di- or polyethers. Such bis-3-aminopropyl ether amines may include, but are not limited to amines with the following formula: H2N—R?—O—(RO)x-R?—NH2 where R? is (CH2)3; and R is: 1.) C2H4, with x being 2-10, or 2.) branched C3H6, with x being 1-17, or 3.) branched or linear C4H8, with x being 1-15, or 4.) linear C6H12, with x being 1, or 5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating wood and other cellulosic materials to render the resistance to wood attacking organisms, such as termite, fungi and insects. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for treating wood with borate preservative formulation which contains at least one boron-containing component and at least one resinous component capable of retaining impregnated borate inside the treated wood even upon contact with water. The resinous component may be rosin, rosin derivative, tall oil-based compound, or mixtures thereof.