It is a high molecular weight Xanthum Gum biopolymer. It used to viscosify water based drilling and completion fluids.It is primarily a viscosity modifier.
Application
It is used in drilling and completion fluids to enhance their rheology, ensuring efficient hole cleaning .It provides optimum hole cleaning and suspension qualities.
Advantages
It provides excellent suspension properties restricting the settlement of weighting agents and drilled cuttings.
It is stable over a wide pH range and is effective in saturated brines as well as fresh and sea water base drilling fluids.
It is resistant to bacterial fermentation.
Physical Properties
Properties
:
Value
Appearance
:
White Free Flowing Powder
Bulk density (kg/m3)
:
650 -850
Ph(1% solution)
:
6-8
Stability
:
Stable up to 150 Deg C
Moisture Content
:
12% max
Toxicity
:
Non Toxic
Mesh size
:
40 Max
Packaging
Material is packed in 25kg or 50 Lbs (22.68 Kg) sacks. Private Labeling and customized packaging is also available on request.
Safety And Handling
Material must be handled as a Industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions as mentioned in the MSDS.
