Shale Inhibitor

NC-STAB

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) for most applications.

PACKAGING

NC-Stab is packaged in 50 lb (22.7 kg) multi-wall paper sacks, palletized as 40 sacks per pallet.

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