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Attapulgite Clay
Description
Attapulgite Clay for drilling is also known as Salt Water Clay. It coats the sides of the holes, which prevents leaks and cave-ins. It helps in continuous drilling without having to bail out the cuttings from the bottom of the well. It cleans the bits and carries cuttings (pieces of soil and rock back to the surface). It meets API 13A specifications.
 
Application
It can be used to build viscosity in drilling fluids having a high salt concentration. It is used to increase the viscosity and suspension properties.
COMMON NAME – ATTAPULGITE CLAY/ SALT WATER CLAY
 
Advantages
  • It provides high yield and rheological stability.
  • It does not flocculate.
  • It is unaffected by common contaminants.
Physical Properties
Appearance : Powder free from visible impurities
Apparent bulk density (g/cc) : 800-950 kg/m3
Moisture content : 12 % Max
Wet screen analysis residue on U.S. sieve no.200 : 8% Max
Ph value (10% suspension, filtered) : 7.0-9.0
Suspension properties viscometer dial reading at 600ppm : >30
 
Toxicity and Handling
Treat as a Industrial Chemical and wear required protective gear and observe the precautions as described in the MSDS
 
Packaging
The material can be packed in Multilayer Paper bags/HDPE bags of 25Kgs, 50 Lbs (22.68 Kgs). Private labeling is provided on request.
 
     
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