PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SOLTEX is a high molecular weight modified hydrocarbon compound of sodium asphalt sulfonate. It is a black, free-flowing flake material. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Black to brown powder Specific Gravity 0.98g/cm3 Solubility Appreciable APPLICATION It stabilizes shale formations by inhibiting disintegration. Inhibits the dispersion of drilled solids. Controls high-temperature filtration properties. Acts as a corrosion inhibitor at high temperature. Can be a substitute for diesel oil in the mud system. Reduces torque and drag and prolongs the life of the bit. Will emulsify diesel oil into the mud system. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT For high temperature high pressure filtration…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SODIUM FORMATE is a high-purity, dry crystalline organic salt used to formulate brine used in drilling, workover and completion operations which require densities ranging from 8.4 to 11.0 lb/gal. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance White powder Specific Gravity 1.91g/cm3 Melting Point 253°C Solubility Soluble in water APPLICATION SODIUM FORMATE fluids are excellent shale stabilizers for water-sensitive clay/shale formations and clay-containing sandstones. SODIUM FORMATE provides an environmentally safe alternative to chloride brines. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Formulate as per appropriate brine tables. PACKAGING SODIUM FORMATE is packaged in 25 kg multi-wall, waterproof sacks, palletized as 40 sacks per pallet. Download Product…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION POTASSIUM FORMATE is a high-purity, dry crystalline organic salt used to formulate solids-free work over and completion fluids ranging in density from 8.4 to 13.1 lb/gal. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance White Powder Specific Gravity 1.91g/cm3 Boiling Point 168°C Solubility Soluble in water APPLICATION POTASSIUM FORMATE is used for solids-free workover and completion operations which require densities ranging from 8.4 to 13.1 lb/gal and to reduce potential formation damage resulting from clay swelling or clay dispersion or migration. POTASSIUM FORMATE fluids provide an excellent chloride-free, environmentally benign alternative to more traditional high-density brines. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Formulate as per…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Potassium Acetate (CH3COOK) is available as a white non-dusty, free-flowing agglomerate which offers the benefit of improved wettability, higher reactivity and higher bulk density. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Off white powder Specific Gravity 1.0g/cm3 Bulk Density 782 kg/m3 Solubility Soluble APPLICATION Stabilize water-sensitive formations, Reduce bit-balling. Increase rheological properties of drilling fluids. Provide mud lubricity in low pressure situations. Flocculate drilled solids when used in low concentrations. Enhance the yield of bentonite clays in low solids drilling systems. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT PHPA P is easy to mix and yields rapidly. PHPA active concentration of the active system should…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PHPA POWDER stabilizer quickly viscosities with increased concentrations. PHPA POWDER partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide – polyacrylate (PHPA) copolymer dry powder is used to stabilize reactive clays and shale formations. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Off white powder Specific Gravity 1.0g/cm3 Bulk Density 782 kg/m3 Solubility Soluble APPLICATION Stabilize water-sensitive formations, Reduce bit-balling. Increase rheological properties of drilling fluids. Provide mud lubricity in low pressure situations. Flocculate drilled solids when used in low concentrations. Enhance the yield of bentonite clays in low solids drilling systems. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT PHPA P is easy to mix and yields rapidly. PHPA active concentration of…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PHPA LIQUID is fluidized PHPA Polymer, a high-molecular-weight synthetic polymer designed as a shale inhibitor in water-based mud. PHPA LIQUID L is not susceptible to bacterial attack. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance White liquid Specific Gravity 1.0g/cm3 Boiling Point 100°C Melting Point 0°C Solubility Soluble in water APPLICATION Stabilize water-sensitive formations, Reduce bit-balling. Increase rheological properties of drilling fluids. Provide mud lubricity in low pressure situations. Flocculate drilled solids when used in low concentrations. Enhance the yield of bentonite clays in low solids drilling systems. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT PHPA LIQUID is easy to mix and yields rapidly. PHPA active…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION NC-Stab shale inhibitor is a partially water soluble, water-dispersible blend, containing sulfonate organic resins for water-based muds. NC-Stab is used to aid in stabilizing shale sections, controlling solids dispersion and improving wall cake characteristics. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Brown Powder pH 9.0 - 9.5 (1% aqueous solution) Specific Gravity 1.5 - 1.6g/cm3 Solubility Soluble in water APPLICATION Plugging micro-fractures and sealing shales. Inhibiting swelling and water wetting of shales. Reducing (HTHP) fluid loss. Reducing torque and drag. Improving filter cake quality. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Normal concentrations of NC-Stab range from 4 to 10 lb/bbl (11.4 to 28.5 kg/m3)…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION NC-SIL S is a drilling fluid water-based shale inhibitor. It is a solution of sodium silicate oligomers. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Colorless Liquid Specific Gravity 1.15g/cm3 Solubility Soluble in water APPLICATION NC-SIL S is used as the primary inhibition mechanisms in silicate-based muds. The primary inhibition mechanisms are: 1. The reaction of the anionic silicate oligomers to form an internal gel structure. 2. The reaction with polyvalent ions to form insoluble precipitates. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Treatment varies according to the required operation. The optimal concentration is 20g/l of SiO2 in the liquid phase. However in some operation concentration…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION NC-SIL K is an anhydrous potassium silicate powder that inhibits hydration of reactive drill-cuttings before they have a chance to disperse in the active mud system. By keeping the cuttings intact, the efficiency of the solids control equipment is greatly improved. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance White powder pH 11 Specific Gravity 1.2 - 1.5 g/cm3 Boiling Point 260°C Flash Point 100°C Solubility Miscible APPLICATION NC-SIL K is recommended when drilling in reactive shale formations where dispersed fine solids create the need for dilution of the mud system in order to maintain good rheological properties. NC-SIL K can…

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION NC-PLAST fine-grind blended hydrocarbon powder is dispersible in water or oil. NC-PLAST stabilizer is used as a shale stabilizer, cuttings dispersion inhibitor, torque reducer, and high temperature fluid-loss additive for water-based fluids. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Grey Powder Specific Gravity 0.38g/cm3 Solubility Insoluble in water and oil APPLICATION Stabilize shale. Reduce high temperature fluid loss. Helps inhibit cuttings dispersion. Helps form a thin, tough wall cake and provide lubricity. Can be used in most mud formulations. Readily disperses in water and oil fluids. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Add 2 - 6 lb/bbl (5.7 - 17 kg/m³) of NC-Plast. PACKAGING…