A method and product is disclosed which provides emulsion stability and filtration
control to invert emulsion drilling fluids. The product comprises a blend of a
carboxylic acid terminated polyamide and/or a wetting agent with a reaction product
or mixture produced by the Diels-Alder reaction of dienophiles, preferably carboxylic
acids, polycarboxylic acids, acid anhydrides, or combinations or mixes thereof,
with a mixture of fatty acids and resin acids. The product of the invention is
extremely effective, decreasing by about two-thirds the amount of emulsifier generally
required to formulate an effective drilling fluid. The product of the invention
also greatly reduces and in many cases eliminates the need for conventional fluid
loss additives, and additionally provides electrical stability. Moreover, the product
of the invention has a pour point as low as about 20 degrees Fahrenheit with minimal
solvents, thereby eliminating the need to ship large amounts of inert material
for use, and may be transported in a highly active state.