Viscosity Aid for Water Based Drilling Fluids
Pure Xanthan Gum is high purity xanthan gum polymer used to increase viscosity in all types of water based drilling, completion and work-over fluids. which is environmentally non-damaging and provides the maximum rheology at low dosage concentrations.
Functions:
Pure Xanthan Gum has the following functions:
- Provides excellent and effective suspension properties limiting settlement of weighting agents and drilled cuttings.
- Has excellent low shear rheology, allowing for maximum lifting and removal of drilled solids.
- Effective in both weighted and low solids mud over a wid PH range and in all types of saturated brines.
- Effective shear thinning agent promoting low bit viscosity for maximum attrition rates and high annular viscosity for effective hole cleaning.
- Non-damaging to formations and can be easily removed with acids and oxidizing agent.
- Manintans performance at down-hole temperatures in excess of 270 deg F.
Recommended Treatment:
Concentrations in the range of 0.25 – 2.0 lb/bbl are recommended to control drilling mud properties. The quantity used would be dependent on the drilling fluid system, drilling depth and equipment.
Packaging:
Packaged in 50lb and 25 kg multiwall paper sacks.
Legislation and Handling Recommendations:
No Restricted by any regulatory agency. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the product prior to use.