Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and fiber reinforced thermoplastic composition comprising: a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) component; a polyimide component, wherein the polyimide component comprises a blend of at least a first polyimide (PI) having glass transition temperature of at least 300° C. and a second polyimide (PI) having glass transition temperature less than the glass transition temperature of the first polyimide; and a reinforcement fiber component. The resulting fiber reinforced thermoplastic compositions exhibit improved mechanical performance.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition that can attain cured products having high flame retardancy, high heat resistance, a small coefficient of thermal expansion, and high drilling processability, a prepreg having the resin composition, a laminate and a metal foil clad laminate having the prepreg, and a printed circuit board having the resin composition. A resin composition, having at least an epoxy silicone resin (A) prepared by reacting a linear polysiloxane (a) having a carboxyl group with a cyclic epoxy compound (b) having an epoxy group such that the epoxy group of the cyclic epoxy compound (b) is 2 to 10 equivalents based on the carboxyl group of the linear polysiloxane (a), a cyanic acid ester compound (B) and/or a phenol resin (C), and an inorganic filler (D).

Abstract: Polyester polyols are generally disclosed, including methods of making and using them. In some embodiments, the polyester polyols are incorporated into a block copolymer, such as a polyurethane block copolymer. In some embodiments, the polyurethane block copolymers can be used as compatibilizing agents, which can be used, for example, in polymer blends, polymer alloys, solutions, emulsions, as well as in extruded and injection molded articles. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the polyurethane block copolymer is derived from a renewable source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceramized silicone resin composition and a pre-preg and a laminate that use the composition. The ceramized silicone resin composition comprises: 50-100 parts of a condensation-type silicone resin, 0.0001-2 parts of a catalyst, 5-80 parts of a ceramic-forming filler, and 0.01-50 parts of a flux. The pre-preg and the laminate manufactured using the ceramized silicone resin composition, when used in a sustained high temperature, can transform into complex ceramized structure thereby providing ceramic properties, thus providing great fireproof and flame retardant effects; also, manufacturing of the laminate is similar to that of a regular FR-4 laminate, where the process is easy to operate.

Abstract: Moisture curable elastomer compositions are highly suitable for use as sealants, and initially contain an organopolysiloxane having condensable groups, a tri-acyloxy functional organosilicon compound, and as fillers, anhydrite and silica. The compositions have very low modulus and accommodate high joint movement, while being storage stable.

Abstract: Asphalt compositions comprising reclaimed asphalt and a rejuvenating agent are disclosed. The reclaimed asphalt comprises aggregate and an aged binder. The rejuvenating agent, which has a cyclic content of at least 5 wt. %, comprises an ester or ester blend derived from an acid selected from aromatic acids, fatty acids, fatty acid monomers, fatty acid dimers, fatty acid trimers, rosin acids, rosin acid dimers, and mixtures thereof. The rejuvenating agent revitalizes the aged bitumen binder of reclaimed asphalt and restores its physical properties to those of the original performance-grade bitumen. Improvements include desirable softening, low-temperature cracking resistance, better fatigue cracking resistance, good elevated temperature performance, improved miscibility, and restored temperature sensitivity.

Abstract: A thermoset modified additive for asphalt mixture includes the following raw materials: resin, curing agent, promoter, flow agent, filler and additive, wherein the weight part proportions of the raw materials are: resin 35-70, curing agent 1-35, promoter 0-2.5, flow agent 0-6, filler 20-40 and additive 0-2. The asphalt mixture includes thermoset modified additive for asphalt mixture, matrix asphalt or modified asphalt and mineral aggregate, wherein the weight part proportions of the raw materials are: thermoset modified additive for asphalt mixture 1-5, matrix asphalt 2-8 and mineral aggregate 87-97. The thermoset modified additive for asphalt mixture is prepared by dry process modification technology; the prepared modified additive is powdery, has small particle size, and is easy to disperse in asphalt mixture; and the asphalt mixture prepared from the modified additive has simple operation process and low cost, and can be subjected to continuous production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a carrier liquid and lignin or lignin derivatives solubilized in said carrier liquid; wherein at least one of the hydroxyl groups of the lignin or lignin derivatives have been substituted with ester groups forming esterified lignin or lignin derivatives. The composition may be used for preparing fuels or lubricants.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing bio-plastic composite containing brewer's spent grains includes the steps of: providing brewer's spent grains; providing petrochemical plastic; mixing the brewer's spent grains with the petrochemical plastic at an addition amount of 10% to 60% wt. of brewer's spent grains and 40% to 90% wt. of petrochemical plastic; and providing a binder at a weight proportion of 8% to 12%. A pretreatment unit which uses a dehydration process, a desiccation process, a drying process, a grinding process and a sieving process to process the brewer's spent grains into brewer's spent grains which have a length-to-diameter ratio of 7.6 to 10.2. A granulator includes a double screw extruder connected with a cutting machine. The double screw extruder mixes the petrochemical plastic and the brewer's spent grains and extrudes them into plastic bars, which are then cut into plastic granules by the cutting machine.

Abstract: A process of formulating a curable thermoset resin formulation is provided that includes reacting a natural cellulosic filler with at least one of: a silsesquioxane, a isocyanate, a base, or an organic acid to form a reduced hydrophilicity filler. By intermixing the resulting reduced hydrophilicity filler with a thermoset cross linkable polymeric resin, a curable thermoset resin formulation is formed that has superior properties to conventional formulations in terms of density and environmental impact. The formulation properties in terms of strength of the cured article are improved relative to untreated natural fillers. The treatment is advantageous relative to plasma treatment. An article is also provided produced upon cure of the formulation.

Abstract: A fine magnesium oxide particle dispersion liquid containing an aprotic solvent, and fine magnesium oxide particles that are dispersed in the aprotic solvent, wherein the dispersion liquid has D50 of 200 nm or less in a particle size distribution as measured by a dynamic light scattering method, and has a content rate of coarse particles having an average particle diameter of 500 nm or more of less than 1%, and a method for producing the fine magnesium oxide particle dispersion liquid.

Abstract: Provided is a primer composition for a non-stick coating which includes a polyamide-amic acid having an acid value of 50 to 200 mg KOH/g, a Lewis base, water and at least 5 wt % of a polar aprotic solvent relative to the total weight of said composition. According to the invention, the weight ratio of PAI/polar aprotic solvent in said composition is at least 1.5. Also provided is a method for preparing such a composition, and a method for manufacturing an item comprising a metal substrate to which such a composition is applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high elastic primer composition. The high elastic primer composition comprises: a hard urethane-modified polyester in an amount of about 10 to 20 wt %, a soft urethane-modified polyester in an amount of about 5 to 20 wt %, a polycaprolactone in an amount of about 1 to 10 wt %, a polymer resin 20 to 50 wt %, an extender pigment 0.1 to 20 wt % and a solvent 15 to 50 wt %, based on the total weight of the primer composition.

Abstract: A tire dressing is provided with a fine polymer-based reflective particles formed form of a blend of anisotropic particles of varying color that introduce an added reflective surface not present in ordinary tire dressings. The use of the fine polymer-based reflective particles enhance gloss, shine, and light reflectivity to the applied surface. The enhanced reflective surface effect is more noticeable during vehicle motion and the tire is rotating, as light is reflected from different reflective particles due to the changing angle of the particles caused by the rotation of the tire. The effects are more subtle than the typical effect of glitter due to the small particle size and the utilization of a mixtures of several types of polymer reflective particles that range from dark to bright and vary in color, and the presence of the high refractive index liquid silicone fluid that results in a brilliant radiant shine.

Abstract: A powder material for three-dimensional modeling includes a base particle and a resin including a first water soluble resin and a second water soluble resin, wherein a first aqueous solution of the first water soluble resin having a concentration of two percent by mass has a thermally reversible sol-gel phase transition and is gelated at temperatures higher than a first phase transition temperature of the first aqueous solution.

Abstract: An ionic liquid can disperse graphene at a high concentration. The ionic liquid can be represented by general formula (1): in which R1 and R5 may be the same or different and each independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-7 linear or branched alkyl group; R2 is represented by formula (2): in which R6 and R7 may be the same or different and each independently represents a C1-4 linear or branched alkylene group, and m represents an integer of 1-5; R3 and R4 may be the same or different and each independently represent a hydrogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted C1-4 linear or branched alkyl group; X? represents a counter ion; and n represents 0-30.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a conductive paste for forming a conductive film, including: (A) a conductive powder; (B) as a first additive, at least one selected from a first group consisting of Se, Te, a compound containing Se, and a compound containing Te; (C) as a second additive, a compound containing at least one element selected from a second group consisting of V, Nb, Ta, Sb, Bi, Mn, Ge, Si, and W; (D) glass frit; (E) an organic binder; and (F) a solvent.

Abstract: In one aspect, microporous membranes are described herein demonstrating composite architectures and properties suitable for electronic and/or optical applications. In some embodiments, a composite membrane described herein includes a microporous polymeric matrix or substrate having an interconnected pore structure and an index of refraction and an electrically conductive coating deposited over one or more surfaces of the microporous polymeric matrix. In other embodiments, the pores are filled and the membranes are substantially transparent.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink composition suitable for applications onto solar cells. Specifically, the invention describes several compositions, using nickel/silicon alloys which have been found to be particularly effective contact metallization of emitter layers. The ratio of nickel to silicon in claimed invention is in the range of 0.1:1 to 1:0.1.

Abstract: An active-energy-ray-curable composition, a cured material of the active-energy-ray-curable composition satisfying a critical load of 5.0 g or more but 25.0 g or less, the critical load being obtained by a continuous loading test method using a variable normal load friction and wear measurement device, the cured material having an average thickness of 10 ?m and being formed by coating the active-energy-ray-curable composition on a substrate and by irradiating and curing the active-energy-ray-curable composition with active energy rays having illuminance of 1.5 W/cm2 and an amount of irradiation of 200 mJ/cm2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are composite particles comprising; a pigment; at least one ionic synergist adsorbed to the pigment surface; and at least one ionic polymer coating the pigment surface comprising the at least one synergist, wherein the at least one synergist and the at least one polymer have opposing charges, and wherein in the composite, a total charge of the at least one polymer is greater than a total charge of the at least one synergist. Also disclosed are dispersions and inkjet ink compositions comprising composite particles.

Abstract: A rapid, scalable methodology for graphene dispersion with a polymer-organic solvent solution and subsequent solvent exchange, as can be utilized without centrifugation, to enhance graphene concentration.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing color dispersions comprising a first step of contacting water, a first colorant, and a polysaccharide selected from methylcellulose, hydropropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxybutylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose, and the mixture thereof, to form a first colorant dispersion; a second step of contacting the first colorant dispersion with a protective composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, clay, and a peptizing agent to form a dispersion of protected first colorant particles; an optional third step of repeating the first step and the second step with a second colorant that is different from the first colorant to form a dispersion of protected second colorant particles; and an optional fourth step of mixing the dispersions of protected first and second colorant particles to form a multi-color dispersion.

Abstract: A coating agent aqueous dispersion comprising, as solid matters, 20 to 80 wt. %, preferably 29 to 70 wt. %, of PTFE, 10 to 50 wt. %, preferably 14 to 36 wt. %, of acrylic resin, and 10 to 50 wt. %, preferably 20 to 45 wt. %, of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin. When the coating agent aqueous dispersion of the present invention is used as a surface-treating agent for rubber-made sealing materials, etc., a reduction in stickiness to the sealing mate material and the prevention of blooming on the surface of the rubber material are obtained. Combined with the flexibility, the adhesion balance between the rubber material and the coating agent is excellent.

Abstract: A treated monomer for optical fiber coatings, a coating composition containing the treated monomer, a coating formed from a coating composition containing a treated monomer, and a fiber coated with the coating formed from a coating composition containing a treated monomer. The monomer is an alkoxylated alkyl acrylate and is formed by acrylating a polyol precursor. The monomer may include residual unreacted polyol precursor. The monomer is treated with a derivatizing agent to convert residual unreacted polyol to a derivative form. The derivative form is less susceptible to degradation to the corresponding non-alkoxylated alcohol or other lower alkoxylated alcohol. The treated monomer includes the alkoxylated alkyl acrylate and the derivative form of the polyol.

Abstract: Arylclobutene-containing multi-functional monomers are useful in the preparation of arylcyclobutene-based polymer coatings. Compositions comprising one or more arylclobutene-containing multi-functional monomers and one or more oligomers comprising as polymerized units one or more arylcyclobutene monomer provide arylcyclobutene-based polymer coatings having reduced stress. Such compositions are useful in the manufacture of electronic devices.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising: a) a film forming resin comprising secondary amine groups, b) a polyisocyanate curing agent and c) solid particles of an amino resin based polymer.

Abstract: A method for producing a blade member 1 includes an impregnation step of impregnating at least a portion of a surface of a blade portion 11 made of a polyurethane rubber with a surface treatment liquid that includes a salt of diazabicycloundecene and a carbodiimide-modified polyvalent isocyanate compound including a carbodiimide-modified polyvalent isocyanate dimer and a carbodiimide-modified polyvalent isocyanate trimer or higher multimer, in which a content of the trimer or higher multimer is 50% by mass or less, and a cured layer formation step of heating and curing the carbodiimide-modified polyvalent isocyanate compound which is impregnated into the blade portion 11, to form a cured layer 110.

Abstract: A high refractive index molecule and high refractive index polymers comprising such monomers. The high refractive index monomer comprises a carrier atom having a high refractive index group attached thereto, the high refractive index group comprising a heterocyclic compound comprising at least one sulfur atom.

Abstract: This invention relates to solventless release coating organopolysiloxane composition and sheet-form substrate having cured release coating, providing a solventless release coating organopolysiloxane composition having a viscosity of 50 to 3,000 mPa s, comprising (A) 100 parts of an organopolysiloxane fluid having a viscosity at 25° C. of 10 to 1,000 mPa s and alkenyl content of 0.10 to 3.0 wt %; (B) 0.5 to 15 parts of a diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity at 25° C. of 10,000 to 150,000 mPa s, and 0.05 to 0.30% of alkenyl groups at the pendant position of its siloxane-chain and trialkylsiloxy-terminals; (C) a prescribed quantity of an organohydrogenpolysiloxane; and (D) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst. Also, a cured release coating-bearing sheet-form substrate that has a cured coating from this solventless release coating organopolysiloxane composition is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a transparent cross-linked siloxane composition. The composition is a polymerization product of a mixture of a difunctional alkoxysilane precursor materials and a monofunctional alkoxysilane material. The monofunctional alkoxysilane material is from about 1 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of the composition. The mole ratio of the monofunctional alkoxysilane materials to difunctional alkoxysilane precursor materials is from 1 to 4 to about 1 to 1.

Abstract: Wax compositions are provided with improved properties for various applications, such as coating of composite cellulosic materials, e.g., composite wood material, particleboard, medium density fiberboard, construction board or combination thereof. As described herein, paraffin wax compositions are provided that have n-paraffin content of from about 30% wt to about 95% wt, and a 95% carbon number spread of from about 1 carbon atoms to about 23 carbon atoms, which provide enhanced water proofing properties as compared to waxes currently used.

Abstract: A polishing agent comprises: a fluid medium; an abrasive grain containing a hydroxide of a tetravalent metal element; a first additive; a second additive; and a third additive, wherein: the first additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compound having a polyoxyalkylene chain and a vinyl alcohol polymer; the second additive is a cationic polymer; and the third additive is an amino group-containing sulfonic acid compound.

Abstract: In a pressure-sensitive adhesive microcapsule, a radiation-curable gluing agent is encapsulated by a wall film, and the average particle diameter is smaller than 500 ?m. A pressure-sensitive adhesive microcapsule-containing liquid includes the pressure-sensitive adhesive microcapsule and a binder. A gluing sheet includes a layer including the pressure-sensitive adhesive microcapsule on a support. A method for manufacturing the gluing sheet includes forming a layer including a pressure-sensitive adhesive microcapsule on a support by applying the pressure-sensitive adhesive microcapsule-containing liquid onto the support and then carrying out radiation irradiation. A method for manufacturing a laminate includes gluing the gluing sheet and an adherend by bringing a surface of the layer including the pressure-sensitive adhesive microcapsule in the gluing sheet and the adherend into contact with each other and compressing them together.

Abstract: A protective film-forming composite sheet 10 comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet 16 in which a pressure sensitive adhesive layer 12 is provided on a base material 11, a protective film-forming film 13, and a release film 14. When ? (mN/25 mm) represents the maximum peel force between the protective film-forming film 13 and the release film 14; ? (mN/25 mm) represents the minimum peel force between the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet 16 and the protective film-forming film 13; and ? (mN/25 mm) represents the maximum peel force between the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet 16 and the protective film-forming film 13, the following relationships (1) to (3) hold for ?, ?, and ?; ??70??(1) ?/??0.50??(2) ??2000??(3).

Abstract: A multilayer label having an opacifying layer coated onto the back side of a paper facestock is provided. The opacifying layer prevents the paper from losing opacity when the label is subjected to wet conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrically conductive adhesive composition and its use in solar cell modules, wherein the electrically conductive adhesive comprises a fluoroelastomer matrix and dispersed in the fluoroelastomer matrix about 40-90 wt % of conductive particles, with the wt % of all components comprised in the compositions totaling to 100 wt %.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly, bio-based binder system that is useful for the formation of fiberglass insulation, the system includes: A) an aqueous curable binder composition, which includes a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent; and B) a dedust composition, which includes a blown, stripped plant-based oil and optionally at least one emulsifying agent. The bio-based binder system is typically heated to form a cured binder system.

Abstract: Provided are a hot-melt adhesive having high flowability in a molten state and exhibiting high adhesion strength in bonding PP nonwoven fabrics and further exhibiting high adhesion strength in bonding PE film-PP nonwoven fabric, and a base polymer for a hot-melt adhesive. The hot-melt adhesive contains (A) a propylene-based polymer satisfying the following (Ai) to (Aiv), and (B) an olefin-based copolymer satisfying the following (Bi) and (Bii); and the base polymer for a hot-melt adhesive consists of a mixture of (A) a propylene-based polymer satisfying the following (Ai) to (Aiv) and (B) an olefin-based copolymer satisfying the following (Bi) and (Bii) and satisfies the following (1) and (2). (Ai) the melting point is 120° C. or lower, (Aii) the Mw is 10,000 to 150,000, (Aiii) the Mw/Mn is 2.5 or less, (Aiv) the penetration is 8 or less, (Bi) the penetration is 15 or more, (Bii) the melting point is 90° C. or higher, (1) the tensile elastic modulus at 23° C.

Abstract: There are provided a granular adhesive agent including a core portion and a shell portion, wherein the core portion including an adhesive composition and the shell portion is formed from solid particles, and a method for producing a granular adhesive agent. It is preferred that the solid particles include fine particles with a number average particle diameter of less than or equal to 500 ?m as the main component. The granular adhesive agent according to the present invention is excellent in handling properties.

Abstract: An adhesive film, an adhesive composition for the same, and a display member including the same are disclosed. The adhesive film includes a cured product of an adhesive composition, which includes a (meth)acrylic copolymer formed from a monomer mixture including (a1) an alkyl (meth)acrylate having a C1 to C17 alkyl group and (a2) an alkyl (meth)acrylate having an alkyl group having 18 or more carbon atoms. The adhesive film has a ratio (B/A) of 90° peel strength (B) after aging the adhesive film at 25° C. for 30 minutes and leaving the adhesive film at 90° C. for 40 seconds to 90° peel strength (A) after aging the adhesive film at 25° C. for 30 minutes of about 0.1 or less.

Abstract: Provided are a modified polyvinyl alcohol-based resin with an acrylic group introduced thereto and including a hydroxyl group formed during the introduction of the acrylic group, an adhesive including the modified polyvinyl alcohol-based resin having excellent adhesion, humidity resistance, and water resistance, an adhesive including a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, and a compound having an epoxy group, and an acrylic group, a polarizing plate and an image display device including the adhesive. The adhesive for a polarizing plate according to an embodiment of the present invention has excellent adhesion, humidity resistance, and water resistance as well as having excellent solubility with respect to water and an increase in adhesion while physical properties of a typical polyvinyl alcohol-based resin are maintained.

Abstract: A method for making a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising: (a) making at least one epoxidized fatty acid from at least one plant oil, marine oil, other ester of unsaturated fatty acid, or a mixture thereof; and (b) polymerizing the at least one epoxidized fatty acid to produce a pressure sensitive adhesive. A method for making a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising: (a) making epoxidized oleic acid, an epoxidized linoleic acid (including fully and partially epoxidized linoleic acid), or an epoxidized linolenic acid (including fully and partially epoxidized linolenic acid) from at least one plant oil, marine oil, other ester of unsaturated fatty acid, or making mixture thereof; and (b) polymerizing the epoxidized oleic acid, the epoxidized linoleic acid, the epoxidized linolenic acid, or the mixture thereof to produce a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: RTV-1 compositions, despite containing conventional alkoxysilyl-terminated polymers, exhibit rapid cure and excellent physical properties when they further contain silicone resins, and employ metal, amidine, or guanidine curing catalysts C1 and amine-containing cocatalysts C2 in specific mole ratios.

Abstract: Addition one-part curing-type heat-conductive silicone grease composition containing: (A) an organopolysiloxane containing at least one alkenyl group per molecule and having a viscosity of 50-100,000 mPa·s at 25° C.; (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule, having no R2SiO unit, having no silicon-bonded hydrogen atom at any terminal end, having the silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms only in a side chain or chains, and being in a substantially straight chain form, in an amount such that the ratio of {the number of Si—H groups}/{the number of alkenyl groups in the composition} is 0.1-5.0; (C) a photoactive-type platinum complex curing catalyst; and (D) a heat-conductive filler, wherein the composition has a viscosity at 25° C. of 30-800 Pa·s as measured by a Malcom viscometer at a rotational speed of 10 rpm. The composition has high shape-retention properties, is low in hardness, and can be stored at normal temperature.

Abstract: A hydrofluoroether compound represented by the following general formula (I).

Abstract: A heat transfer medium is provided with superb thermal conductivity. The medium is comprised of selected inorganic materials to provide an environmentally-friendly aqueous suspension to provide a revolutionary kind of heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: Polymer-based drilling fluids may be used as an alternative to drilling fluids containing bentonite or other clay materials, although filter cake formation can often be inadequate when using polymer-based drilling fluids. As a result, drilling methods employing polymer-based drilling fluids may sometimes experience unacceptable fluid loss performance within a borehole. Drilling methods with enhanced fluid loss performance may comprise: providing a drilling fluid comprising a carrier fluid, a viscosity-enhancing polymer, and a plurality of non-biodegradable particulates, the non-biodegradable particulates comprising at least silica particulates; drilling a borehole in the presence of the drilling fluid; and forming a filter cake within the borehole, the filter cake comprising the non-biodegradable particulates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the well drilling field in petroleum industry, in particular to a nano-hybrid lubricant and method thereof, and oil-based drilling fluid. The lubricant comprises: graphite oxide and a biquaternary ammonium salt compound of which the cation part is represented by formula (1). The present invention also provides a method for preparation of the lubricant and an oil-based drilling fluid containing the lubricant. The lubricant provided in the present invention can be comprehended as a nano-hybrid material. Thus, oil-based drilling fluids that contain the lubricant provided in the present invention have lower lubrication coefficient and excellent lubricating property without or with little negative impact on rheological property of the oil fluid, and the lubricant provided in the present invention has excellent thermostability thus suitable for use in operation at a high temperature.

Abstract: An invert emulsion drilling fluid, and a method for the use thereof in drilling wellbores, with good rheological properties at high temperatures and pressures. One embodiment of the drilling fluids is free of organophilic clays and lignites, free of calcium chloride, and comprises glycerol in the internal phase, and a suspension agent comprising a combination of a fatty dimer diamine and a short chain acid, such as citric acid. In one embodiment, the base oil for the emulsion is a paraffin and/or mineral oil. The drilling fluids provide good rheological properties including good suspension of drill cuttings.