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FIELD REFERENCE GUIDEBaroid Industrial Drilling Products

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TABLE OF CONTENTSBaroid Industrial Drilling Products 5

Contact Information 7

Product Index 9

Viscosifiers, Gellants 14

Grouts 32

Filtration Control Additives 50

Clay & Shale Stabilizers 60

Foaming Agents & Surfactants 72

Lost Circulation Materials 82

Lubricants, Cutting Oils & Rod Grease 90

Thinners & Dispersants 102

Specialty Products & Chemicals 108

Testing Equipment 119

Miscellaneous Formulas 121

Standard Calculations 123

Metric Calculations 124

Weight-Up Calculation with Barite 125

Conversion Table 127

Core Rod Sizing 128

Annular Velocity - Table for Water Well Applications 129

Notes 131

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BAROID INDUSTRIAL DRILLING PRODUCTSThe Difference...Our Product Comes with our People.

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CONTACT USBaroid Industrial Drilling ProductsP.O. Box 1675Houston, Texas 77251

Customer Service800.735.6075+61 (0)8 9455 8345

Technical Service877.379.7412

[email protected]

www.baroididp.com

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Product Index 9

AQF-2TM 73 BAROID® 41 114

AQUA-CLEAR® AE 109 BAROID® BENTONITE PELLETS 35

AQUA-CLEAR® MGA 110 BAROID® GRANULAR BENTONITE 36

AQUA-CLEAR® PFD 103 BAROLIFT® 83

AQUA-CLEAR® PFD DRY 104 BARO-LUBE GOLD SEALTM 91

AQUAGEL® 15 BAROTHERM® GOLD 37

AQUAGEL GOLD SEAL® 16 BAROTHERM® SPECIAL 38

AQUA-GROUT® and BENSEAL® System 33 BDF- 368TM 74

AQUAGUARD® 34 BENSEAL® 39

BARAD-381TM 111 BENSEAL® and EZ-MUD® SLURRY 40

BARAD-399 CORETM 112 BIO-BORETM 19

BARA-DEFOAM® 500 113 BORE-GEL® 20

BARAFOS® 105 BORE-GROUTTM 41

BARAZAN® D PLUS 17 CASING SEALTM 42

BARO-GELTM 18 CON DET® 75

Product Index 10

CORE-LUBETM 92 IDP-404 76

DD-8 93 IDP-479 97

DEXTRID® 51 IDP-567 65

DIAMOND SEAL® 84 IDP-585 98

DINOMULTM 2 94 IDP-604 77

EP MUDLUBE® 95 IDP-620 66

EXB-PLUGTM 43 IDP-623 67

EZ-MUD® 61 KWIK-SEALTM 86

EZ-MUD® DP 62 LIQUI-TROLTM 52

EZ-MUD® GOLD 63 LUBRA-BEADS® 115

EZ-MUD® PLUS 64 MICA 87

EZ-SEAL® 44 MUD DET 78

FUSE-IT® 85 MUD-GEL® 21

HOLEPLUG® 45 NO-SAG® 22

IDP-214 96 N-SEALTM 88

Product Index 11

NXS-LUBE® 99 QUIK-TROL® 55

PACTM-L 53 QUIK-TROL® GOLD 56

PACTM-R 54 QUIK-TROL® GOLD LV 57

PENETROL® 79 QUIK-TROL® LV 58

PLUGFOAM PART A & B 116 RAPID SET 5 48

POLY-BORETM 68 SAAP 106

QUIK MUD® 69 SHUR-GEL® 26

QUIK MUD® D-50 70 Soda Ash 117

QUIK MUD® GOLD 71 SYSTEM FLOC-360TM 118

QUIK-BORETM 23 TR-10 100

QUIK-FOAM® 80 TUNNEL-GEL® PLUS 27

QUIK-GEL® 24 TUNNEL-GEL® SW 28

QUIK-GEL® GOLD 25 ULTRAFOAMTM 81

QUIK-GROUT® 46 XTRAGEL 29

QUIK-SET 47 XTRALUBETM PLUS 101

Product Index 12

ZEOGEL® 30

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING PRODUCT APPLICATION AND PROPER PLACEMENT,

REFER TO THE PRODUCT DATA SHEET OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BAROID IDP REPRESENTATIVE.

VISCOSIFIERS, GELLANTS

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15AQUAGEL

AQUAGELfinelyground,premium-gradeWyomingsodiumbentonitemeetstherequirementsoftheAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)Specification13A,section9.AQUAGELbentonitefunctionsasaviscosifierandfiltratereducerinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifywater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducefiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsdevelopgelstructureforcuttingssuspension.Helpsprovidelubricityindrillingfluids.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlb/bbl* lb/100 gal kg/m3

8.4 - 21 20 - 50 24 - 60 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of AQUAGEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUAGEL premium untreated sodium bentonite to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

16AQUAGEL GOLD SEAL

AQUAGEL GOLD SEAL®premium,high-yieldingWyomingsodiumbentonitecontainsnopolymeradditivesorchemicaltreatmentsofanykind.AQUAGELGOLDSEALbentoniteisa200meshdry-powderedclaythatcanbeaddeddirectlytofreshwaterorfreshwaterdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanviscosifyfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Promotesholestabilityinpoorlyconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsdevelopgelstructureforcuttingssuspension.


8.4 - 21 20 - 50 24 - 60 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of AQUAGEL GOLD SEAL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUAGEL GEL GOLD SEAL premium untreated sodium bentonite to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


17BARAZAN D PLUSBARAZAN®DPLUSviscosifierispremiumquality,powderedXanthangumpolymerthatisusedtoviscosifyfreshwater,seawaterandmonovalentbrines.BARAZANDPLUSviscosifieristreatedwithadispersanttopromotetheyieldwithreducedamountsofshearforimprovedmixingproperties.BARAZANDPLUSviscosifierhashigheryieldspecificationsanddevelopsmoreviscosityandsuspensionthanequivalentconcentrationsofBARAZANorBARAZANDviscosifiers.BARAZANDPLUSviscosifiercanbeusedupto250°F(121°C).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifyfreshwaterandbrine-basedfluidsusedindrilling,milling,underreamingandgravelpackingoperations.Suspendbridgingagentsandweight-ingmaterialsinfreshwaterandthebrinesystemsdescribedabove.

ADVANTAGESHelpsprovidethixotropicpropertiesandnon-Newtonianflowcharacteristicsoverawidesalinityrangeatlowconcentrations.Helpsprovideexcellentsuspensionwithouttheneedforclays.Helpsminimizethepotentialforformationdamage.Disperseseasilyinfreshwaterorbrinewithshear.


0.1 - 2.1 0.25 - 5.0 0.3 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BARAZAN D PLUS viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

TheabovearegeneralizedconcentrationsofBARAZANDPLUSviscosifiertobeaddedtowater-baseddrillingfluids.Theultimateusageconcentrationwillbebasedonlocalgeology,applicationandmixingefficiency.

Intheeventthatfurtherinformationisneeded,pleaserefertotheProductDataSheetorcontactyourlocalBaroidIDPrepresentative.

18BARO-GELBARO-GEL™boreholestabilizerisasinglesackfluidsystemspeciallyformulatedforuseinhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD)andconstructionapplications.BARO-GELboreholestabilizerisaproprietaryblendedproductusinghigh-qualitybentonite.WhenBARO-GELboreholestabilizerismixedwithfreshwater,itdevelopsaneasy-to-pumpslurrywithdesirablefluidpropertiesforHDDandconstructionapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEffectivegelstrengthwithminimumviscosityforcuttingssuspensionandtransport.Enhancedboreholestabilityinpoorlyconsolidated/cementedsandsandgravelformations.Reductioninforcerequiredtoadvancepipeinmicrotunnelingoperations.

ADVANTAGESReducedviscositydevelopmentminimizespumppressures.Helpsprovideincreasedlubricityforinstallationofproductlines.


10.5 - 21.0 25.0 - 50.0 30.0 - 60.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BARO-GEL borehole stabilizer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BARO-GEL borehole stabilizer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


BARO-GEL borehole stabilizer is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

19BIO-BOREBIO-BORE™HorizontalDirectionalDrilling(HDD)fluidconcentrate,whenmixedwithfreshwater,providesaclay-free,biodegradablefluidforuseinvariousdrillingapplications,particularlyinsituationswhereclay-baseddrillingfluidsarerestricted.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONProvideaclay-freedrillingfluid.Minimizedformationdamage.Maximizedrecoveryrateofcontaminantsduringremediation.Enhancedviscosityforholecleaning.

ADVANTAGESSolubleinwateranddisperseseasilywithmoderateshear.Compatiblewithwiderangeofmake-upwaters.Doesnotformfiltercakeonthewellbore.Stableandyetbiodegradablewithinareasonabletimeframedependingonthesurroundingenvironment.


10.5 - 14.7 25.0 - 35.0 30.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BIO-BORE HDD viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BIO-BORE HDD fluid concentrate to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


20BORE-GEL

BORE-GEL®single-sackboringfluidsystemisspeciallyformulatedforuseinhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD)applications.BORE-GELfluidsystemisaproprietaryblendedproductusinghigh-qualityWyomingsodiumbentonite.WhenBORE-GELfluidsystemismixedwithfreshwater,itdevelopsaneasy-to-pumpslurrywithdesirablefluidpropertiesforHDD.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONOptimumgelstrengthforcuttingssuspensionandtransport.Pumpableslurrywithminimalviscosity.Highreactivesolidsconcentrationforimprovedborehole stability in poorly consolidated/cemented sands and gravel formations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Minimizesthenumberofboringfluidproductsrequired.Easytomixandfasttoyield.Lowviscosityminimizespumppressures. Provides lubricity for pulling product line.


10.5 - 25.0 25.0 - 60.0 30.0 - 72.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up waterprior to the addition of BORE-GEL for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BORE-GEL boring fluid system to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


21MUD-GEL

MUD-GEL®viscosifierisafinelyground,premium-gradebentonitethatconformstotheAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)Specification13A,section9requirement.MUD-GELviscosifieralsofunctionsasafiltratereducerinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifiedwater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducedfiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.Improvedholecleaningcapabilities.Hole stability in poorly consolidated formations.

ADVANTAGESDevelopsgelstructureforcuttingssuspension.Canbeaddeddirectlytofreshwaterorfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Provideslubricityindrillingfluids.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gal kg/m3

8.4 - 21.0 20.0 - 50.0 24.0 - 60.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of MUD-GEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of MUD-GEL viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative

MUD-GEL viscosifier is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

22NO-SAG

NO-SAG®suspensionenhancerisapremiumquality,powderedbiopolymerthatisusedtoenhancethecarryingcapacityofbothclayandpolymer-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsignificantlyincreasingtheviscosityoftheslurry.NO-SAGenhanceriseasilydispersibleinfreshorbrackishwater.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONIncreasedgelstrengthofthedrillingfluidforbettersuspensionofthedrilledcuttings,coarsesandandgravel.Enhancedcarryingcapacityforsolidssuspensionatlowerviscositytofurtherensureflowabilityonlongerlengthboresandbackreams.Improvedresistancetocontaminationwhendrillinginbrackishandsaltwaterenvironments.

ADVANTAGESCanmixeasilyintopre-hydratedbentonite-basedfluids.Helpsenhancesystembyincreasingthesuspensionpropertiesofthebasedrillingfluidwithaminimalincreaseinviscosity.Smallpackagingforeaseofhandlingandreductionofwaste.



0.1 - 2.1 0.25 - 5.0 0.3 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of NO-SAG suspension enhancer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment

The above are generalized concentrations of NO-SAG suspension enhancer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


23QUIK-BORETM

QUIK-BORETMhigh-yieldboringfluidsystemisspeciallyformulatedforuseinhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD),primarilytunnelingandmicrotunnelingapplications.QUIK-BOREhigh-yieldboringfluidsystemisaproprietaryblendedproductusingWyomingsodiumbentonite.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONProvidesfunctionalgelstrengthforcuttingssuspension.Improvesboreholestability.Reducesfiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.Lubricates pipe in microtunneling operations.

ADVANTAGESHigh-yielding and easy to mix. Helps provide lubrication for pulling product line. Can be used in unconsolidated formations. Can provide gel strength to compensateforlowannularvelocity.Canminimizethenumberofboringfluidproductsrequired.


8.0 - 15.0 20.0 - 35.0 24.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-BORE high-yield boring fluid system for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-BORE high yield boring fluid system to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


24QUIK-GEL

QUIK-GEL®viscosifierisaneasy-to-mix,finelyground(200-mesh),premium-grade,high-yieldingWyomingsodiumbentonite.QUIK-GELviscosifierimpartsviscosity,fluidlosscontrolandgellingcharacteristicstofreshwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONMixwithfreshwatertoformalow-solidsdrillingfluidforgeneraldrillingapplications.Viscosifywater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducefiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Single-sackproductandcosteffective.Canprovidelubricityfordrillingfluids.Canmixeasilyandquicklyreachesmaximum viscosity.


5.0 - 15.0 12.0 - 35.0 14.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-GEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-GEL viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


25QUIK-GEL GOLD

QUIK-GELGOLD®high-yieldviscosifierisaselectivelymined,premiumsodiumbentonitedesignedforwaterwell,mineralsexplorationandotherindustrialdrillingapplications.QUIK-GELGOLDhigh-yieldviscosifierprovidesanoptimizedgrindsizewhichresultsineasymixingandrapidhydrationcharacteristics.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifyfreshwater-baseddrillingfluids.Formalow-solids,freshwaterdrillingfluidforgeneralapplications.Reducefiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Single-sackproductandcosteffective.Optimizedgrindsizeforenhancedmixingandyield.


5.0 - 15.0 12.0 - 35.0 14.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-GEL GOLD viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-GEL GOLD viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


26SHUR-GEL

SHUR-GEL®drillingfluidconditionerisafinelyground,premiumsodiumbentoniteadditivedesignedtoimprovethepropertiesofexistingwaterbaseddrillingfluids.SHUR-GELdrillingfluidconditionermaybeusedduringwellabandonmentorasastabilizerinmonitoringorexplorationboreholes.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancefreshwater-baseddrillingfluidstooptimizeboreholestability.Formaneffectivebackfillslurry.Reducefiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.Formalow-solidsdrillingfluidforgeneraldrillingapplications.

ADVANTAGESCost-effective,single-sackproduct.Easytomixandquicklyreachesmaximumviscosity.Aidsinreductionofrigtimeandprojectcosts.


10.5 - 21.0 25.0 - 50.0 30.0 - 60.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of SHUR-GEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of SHUR-GEL viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


27TUNNEL-GEL PLUSTUNNEL-GEL®PLUSviscosifierisaspeciallyformulated,high-yieldBentonitedesignedforuseintunnelingandlargediameterHDDoperations.TUNNEL-GELPLUSviscosifierpromotesrapidviscositydevelopmentwhilemaintainingeffectiveboreholestabilizationandenhancedfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedviscositydevelopmentinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Effectivecuttingstransportandsuspensioncharacteristics.Enhancedfiltrationcontrolandresultingboreholestability.Effectivelubricationfluidformicrotunnelingoperations.

ADVANTAGESEasytomixandquicklyreachesmaximumviscosity.Enhancesfluidlubricityforreductionofrequiredjackingforces.YieldsmorethantwiceasmuchdrillingfluidofthesameviscosityasanequalconcentrationofAPIgradeBentonite.


10.5 - 21.0 25.0 - 50.0 30.0 - 60.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of TUNNEL-GEL PLUS viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of TUNNEL-GEL PLUS viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


TUNNEL-GEL PLUS viscosifier is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

28TUNNEL-GEL SWTUNNEL-GEL®SWviscosifierisaspeciallyformulatedbentonite-baseddrillingfluidadditivedesignedtoviscosifybrackishorsalinemake-upwater.FluidsystemsdesignedwithTUNNEL-GELSWviscosifierassistinprovidingboreholestability,filtrationcontrolandimprovedcarryingcapacityinDrilledShafts,Tunneling,HorizontalDirectionalDrillingandotherconstructionapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEffectiveviscosifierinbrackishtohighlysalinemake-upwater.Improvedcarryingcapacity.Enhancedfiltrationcontrolandboreholestability.Enhanced borehole stability.

ADVANTAGESAllowsfortheuseofsalinewaterforfluiddevelopment.Provideslubricityinresultingdrillingfluid.Promotesenhancedfluidstabilityinsalineenvironments.



8.4 - 15.0 20.0 - 35.0 24.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water (saline or freshwater) prior to the addition of TUNNEL-GEL SW viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of TUNNEL-GEL SW viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


29XTRAGELXTRAGELisafinelyground,modifieduniversalgradebentonite.Theproductismanufacturedtoensureeaseofmixingandviscosityandgelbuildinginfreshwater.Theproductisdesignedforuseinwelldrillingandcivilconstructionapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifywater-baseddrillingfluids.Buildthintoughwallcake(filtercake).Reducefiltrationintopermeableformations.Providesuspensionofdrilledcuttings. Promote borehole stability in unconsolidated formations.

ADVANTAGESEasytomix.Rapidfluidviscositydevelopment.Yieldsexcellentfluidlosscharacteristics.Exhibitsgoodlubricity.



5.0 - 15.0 12.0 - 35.0 14.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of XTRAGEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment. Pre-mix XTRAGEL in fresh water and allow it to fully yield before drilling in saline or hard water.

The above are generalized concentrations of XTRAGEL viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


XTRAGEL universal grade bentonite is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

30ZEOGEL

ZEOGEL®attapulgiteclaycanprovidehighyieldandrheologicalstabilityinsystemsthatcontainlargeconcentrationsofsalt.ZEOGELviscosifierex-ceedstheAPISpecification13Aviscosityrequirements.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONZEOGELviscosifiercanbeusedtobuildviscosityindrillingfluidshavingahighsaltconcentration.

ADVANTAGESResistanttocommoncontaminants.Doesnotflocculateinthepresenceofsalt.



5.0 - 15.0 12.0 - 35.0 14.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

The above are generalized concentrations of ZEOGEL attapulgite clay to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


GROUTS

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33AQUA-GROUT and BENSEAL SystemAQUA-GROUT and BENSEALgroutingsystemcombinesAQUA-GROUTadditiveandBENSEALbentoniteprovidesaslurryforgroutingcasingandpluggingboreholes.AQUA-GROUTisaspeciallyformulatedinorganicadmixtureforyield-ratecontrolofbentoniteslurries.BENSEALisaspeciallyprocessedgranularWyomingsodiumbentonite.TheAQUA-GROUTandBENSEALslurrydevelopsahighqualitygroutwithlowpermeability.TheAQUA-GROUTandBENSEALsystemisatotallyinorganicgroutforuseinallmonitorandwaterwellconstruction.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSeal and grout plastic and steel casings. Plug abandon exploration boreholes.

ADVANTAGESBothproductsNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsproduceahighsolidsgroutwithin-situswelling.Flexiblesealprovidinglowpermeabilitythatpre-ventscomminglingofaquifersandentryofsurfacecontaminants.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTTheAQUA-GROUT and BENSEALsystemmaybemixedandpumpedwithmostconventionalrigequipment.Avoidexcessivemixingandshearwhenpreparing slurry.1.Pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthan100mg/Ltotalhardness

2.Add2.5lb(1.1kgorabout1½qts)AQUA-GROUTadditiveto20gal(75.7L)offreshwaterandagitatethoroughly

3.Addone50-lb(22.7kg)sackBENSEALbentonitetotheAQUA-GROUTadditiveandwatermixture.Blenduntilsolidsaresuspended

4.Oncesuspensionofthesolidsisachievedcontinuetostirtheslurryandpumpthematerialdownholethroughtremiepipe(Do not use a centrifugal pump)

34AQUAGUARD

AQUAGUARD®single-sackgroutcontaininggranularWyomingsodiumbentoniteisblendedwithinorganicadditives.Thegroutisdesignedforsealingtheannularspacearoundmonitororwaterwellcasing.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONGroutplasticandsteelcasingsinmonitororwaterwells.Sealdownholeinstrumentsintestandobservationholes.Sealcathodicprotectioninstallations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Low-permeability,flexiblesealhelpspreventcomminglingofaquifersandentryofsurfacecontaminants.Doesnotcontain any polymers. No heat of hydration, no damage to plastic casing due to temperature elevations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.Pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthan100mg/Ltotalhardness.

2.Addone50-lb(22.7kg)sackofAQUAGUARDgroutingmaterialinto14gal(53L)ofcirculatingfreshwaterovera20to30secondinterval.

The resulting slurry contains 30% active solids and has a slurry density of 10.1 lb/gal, or 1.21 g/cm³.

3.ImmediatelytremiethegroutintoplaceafteradditionofAQUAGUARDgroutingmaterial.

Note: The slurry should contain suspended, unyielded bentonite granules which are allowed to hydrate and swell in situ.

Do not over mix and do not use a centrifugal pump.

35BAROID BENTONITE PELLETSBAROID®BENTONITEPELLETSsealingandpluggingmaterialarecompressed,shapedpelletsofhigh-swelling,untreatedsodiumbentonite.BAROIDBENTONITEPELLETSareavailableinthreesizes:1/4”,3/8”,and1/2”.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealorgroutplasticorsteelcasing.Isolatescreenintervals,subsurfaceinstrumentationandsamplingzones.Provideaprotectiveinterfacebetweengravelpackandcementgrout.Plugabandonedearthenboreholesandcavities.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIstandard60certified.Highswellingcapacityinthepresenceoffreshwater.Noheatofhydration.Re-hydratable.Afterhydration,formsasemi-solid,flexiblesealwithpermeabilitylessthan1x10-8cm/sec.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.CalculatetheamountofBAROIDBENTONITEPELLETSsealingandpluggingmaterialrequired.

2.Pourpelletsslowlyfromthesurfacetominimizebridging.Pelletscanbetremiedintoplacewhennecessary.

3.Calculateandmonitorpelletadditionamountstoensureproperholefillbymeasuringthepositionofthetopoftheplugaftereveryfewpails.

Breakupbridgesastheyoccur.

4. Calculated volume should be applied to borehole.

36BAROID GRANULAR BENTONITEBAROIDGRANULARisaspeciallyprocessed,30-meshsodiumbentoniteforuseinsealingandgroutingboreholesandearthenstructures.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpssealleakingpondsandearthenstructures.Mixwithnativesoilstoprepareaclaylinerorcellforsewagelagoons,understoragetanksandland-fills.Plugabandonedholes.Mixwithnativesoilsforuseasbackfill.Mixwithwaterforslurrytrenching.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinsealingandplugging.Simpletoapply.Costeffective.Flexiblesealprovidinglowpermeability.Prevententryofpollutantsfromthesurface.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTSealing ponds or earthen structures Dependingonthenativesoil,discinormix3-5lbBAROID®GRANULARsealingmaterialpersquarefoot(15-25kg/m2).

To suspend cuttings while cable tool drilling PlaceBAROIDGRANULARsealingmaterialinplasticbags.Withthetoolsoutofthehole,dropenoughbagstoget6-10lb(2.7-4.5kg)ofBAROID

GRANULARsealingmaterialtothebottomofhole.Ifholeisdry,addwater.Whiledrillingahead,thechurningactionofthetoolswillformathickslurrythatwillsupport

thecuttingoffbottomandmakeiteasierforthebailertoremovethem.

37BAROTHERM GOLDBAROTHERM GOLD thermally conductive grout is a bentonite material designed for use in grouting boreholes containing ground source heat loops, andrelatedapplications.BAROTHERMGOLDthermallyconductivegroutwhencombinedwithsilicasandatvariousconcentrationsyieldsagroutwiththermalconductivityvaluesrangingbetween0.4and1.2BTU/hr·ft·ºF(0.69–2.1watts/m·°C).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONAthermallyconductivegroutmediumwithlowpermeabilityforsealinggroundsourceheatloops.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Producesauniformslurryforsmoothpumping-noneedtoaddextrawater.Createsalowpermeabilityseal.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTk

Btu/hr·ft·°Fk

watts/m·°CSilica Sand(lb / 50lb)

Silica Sand(kg / 22.7kg)

Water(gal / 50lb)

Water(L / 22.7kg)

Slurry Volume Yield (gal)

Slurry Volume Yield (L)

Density(lb/gal)

Density(sg)

TotalSolids

0.4 0.69 0 0 15.3 57.9 17.6 66.6 10.1 1.21 28.1%

0.69 1.2 100 45 15.3 57.9 22.2 84 12.5 1.50 54%

0.88 1.52 200 91 17.3 65.5 28.8 109 13.7 1.64 63.4%

1 1.73 250 113 18.3 69.3 32.1 121.5 14.1 1.69 66.3%

1.2 2.08 400 181 21 79.5 41.8 158.2 15. 1.80 72%

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BAROTHERM GOLD thermally conductive grout for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

38BAROTHERM SPECIALBAROTHERM®SPECIALthermallyconductivegroutcontainsamixtureofsodiumBentoniteandhigh-puritysilica(quartz)sand.BAROTHERMSPE-CIALisspeciallydesignedforuseingroutinghorizontalboreholescontaininggroundsourceheatloopsandyieldsagroutwithathermalconductivityof1.0BTU/hr·ft·°F(1.73watts/m·°C).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONAthermallyconductivegroutmediumforefficientheattransferinhorizontallyplacedgroundsourceheatloopinstallations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60. Excellentsandsuspensionforeffectivehorizontalplacement.Producesauniformslurryforsmoothpumping.Helpsformalowpermeabilitysealtopreventcomminglingofaquifers.Promotesefficientheattransfer.Containsnocement-Noheatofhydration.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTk

Btu/hr·ft·◦FBAROTHERM

SPECIAL(50 lb bags)

Water(gals)

Slurry Volume Yield(gals)

Density(lb/gal)

Total Solids

1 4 27 36.22 11.74 47%

1 6 40.5 54.34 11.74 47%

1 8 54 72.45 11.74 47%

1 10 67.5 90.56 11.74 47%

Rate of addition should be about 30 - 40 seconds per 50 lb bag. Immediately place grout into hole using the HDD rig or a tremie line.

39BENSEAL

BENSEAL®granular(8-mesh),naturalWyomingsodiumbentoniteisusedinthesealingandgroutingofwellcasingsandearthenstructures.BENSEAL is not recommended for use as a drilling mud.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealorgroutplasticorsteelcasingsinmonitorandwaterwellconstruction.Sealorplugabandonedboreholes.Sealleakingponds,ditchesanddams.Soilstabilization.Aidincontrollinglossofcirculation.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Highswellingcapacity.Preventscomminglingofaquifersandcontaminationfromsurface.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAs a casing drill and drive operation 1. Dig a cone-shaped depression around casing. Depression should be 6 - 8 in (152 - 203 mm) larger than the outside diameter of the casing

and 2 - 3 ft (60 - 75 cm) deep.

2.Keepcone-shapeddepressionfilledwithdryBENSEALwhiledrivingthecasing.

When drilling and driving a 4” (102 mm) pipe, expect to use 2.5 lb of BENSEAL® sealing and plugging agent per foot of hole or 3.7 kg per meter of hole.

40BENSEAL and EZ-MUD SLURRYThe BENSEAL®andEZ-MUDslurrycombinestwowidelyusedBaroidproductsintoatechniquethatprovidesasimple,economicalmethodtosealandgroutboreholes,wellcasingsandearthenstructures.Theslurrydevelopsahighqualitygroutwithlowpermeability.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealorgroutplasticandsteelcasings.Sealdownholeinstrumentationintestandobservationholes.Stabilizebrokenorunconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESBothproductsareNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Developsstrongbondbetweengrout,casingandformation.Formsaflexiblesealwithaverylowpermeabilitythatpreventscomminglingofaquifersandentryofsurfacecontaminants.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.Accuratelymeasure24U.S.gal(91L)offreshwater.Pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthan100mg/Ltotalhardness.

2.Withmixingpaddlesathighspeed,add8-10floz(240-300ml)ofEZ-MUDliquidpolymertothepre-measuredfreshwater.Withmixingpaddlesmaintainedathighspeed,

blendonesackofBENSEALintoEZMUD/watermixture.RateofBENSEALadditionshouldbecontrolled;Normalapplicationrateis15to30secondsper50-lb(23kg)bag.

MixingofgroutshouldcontinueonlylongenoughtoachieveuniformsuspensionofgranularBENSEALwithintheEZ-MUDwatermixturepriortopumping.

3.PumpBENSEALandEZ-MUDslurrythrougha1.0–1.25inch(25-32mm)IDtremiepipeintoholewithoutdelay.Paddlestirringshouldbemaintainedatamoderatespeedduring

active pumping to ensure continuous suspension of the granular BENSEAL.

4. For continuous grouting operations, pump until the grout returned at the surface is of the same consistency as the grout being pumped into the hole.


41BORE-GROUTBORE-GROUT™horizontalheatloopgroutisabentonitematerialdesignedforuseingroutingboreholescontaininghorizontallyinstalledgroundsourceheatloops.BORE-GROUThorizontalheatloopgroutisalsousedwhereagroutisrequiredtobeplacedaroundahorizontallyinstalledproductline.BORE-GROUThorizontalheatloopgroutisdesignedtobemixedandpumpedneatwithstandardhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD)rigequipment.Alternately,silicasandmaybeaddedtoBORE-GROUThorizontalbentonitegrouttoincreasethethermalconductivity,upto1.2BTU/hr·ft·ºF(0.69–2.08watts/m·°C).Sand-enhancedBORE-GROUThorizontalheatloopgroutsystemswillrequirededicatedgroutingequipmentformixingandplacement.BORE-GROUThorizontalheatloopgroutshouldonlybeusedinthesaturatedzone.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONAthermallyconductivegroutmediumwithlowpermeabilityforsealinggroundsourceheatloopsinstalledinhorizontalbores.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Promotesefficientheattransfer.Producesauniformslurryforsmoothpumping-Noneedtoaddextrawater.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTThe recommended treatment is to mix one 50 lb (23 kg) bag of BORE-GROUT horizontal heat loop grout in 20 gal (75.7 L) of water.

kBtu/hr·ft·◦F

kwatts/m·◦C

Silica Sand(lb/50lb bag)

Silica Sand(kg/23kg bag)

Water(gal/50lb bag)

Water(L/23 kg bag)

Slurry Volume Yield (gal)

Slurry Volume Yield (L)

Density(lb/gal)

Specific Gravity

0.4 0.69 0 0 20.0 75.7 22.3 84.4 9.7 1.17

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BORE-GROUT horizontal heat loop grout for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

42CASING SEALCASINGSEAL™sealingandpluggingmaterialisamixtureofrandomsizedparticlesofautilitygrade,granularWyomingsodiumbentonite,anaturallyoccurring,non-treatedswellableclay.Becauseofitshighswellingcapacity,CASINGSEALbentoniteisaneffectivesealingmaterialforsealingaleakingpond, and for use as a clay liner.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealleakingpondsanddams.Sealearthenstructures.Prepareaclaylinerunderstoragetanksandlandfills.Lubricatecasingwhilebeingdriven.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Flexiblesealprovidinglowpermeabilitythatpreventscomminglingofaquifersandentryofsurfacecontaminants.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.Accuratelymeasure24U.S.gal(91L)offreshwater.Pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthan100mg/Ltotalhardness.

2.Withmixingpaddlesathighspeed,add8-10floz(240-300ml)ofEZ-MUD®liquidpolymertothepre-measuredfreshwater.Withmixingpaddlesmaintainedathighspeed,

blendonesackofCASINGSEALintoEZMUD/watermixture.RateofCASINGSEALadditionshouldbecontrolled;Normalapplicationrateis15to30secondsper50-lb(23kg)

bag.MixingofgroutshouldcontinueonlylongenoughtoachieveuniformsuspensionofgranularCASINGSEALwithintheEZ-MUDwatermixturepriortopumping.

3.PumpCASINGSEALandEZ-MUDslurrythrougha1.0–1.25inch(25-32mm)IDtremiepipeintoholewithoutdelay.Paddlestirringshouldbemaintainedatamoderatespeed

duringactivepumpingtoensurecontinuoussuspensionofthegranularCASINGSEAL.

4. For continuous grouting operations, pump until the grout returned at the surface is of the same consistency as the grout being pumped into the hole.


43EXB-PLUGEXB-PLUG™sealingandpluggingmaterialiscompressed,shapedbentonitepellets.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealorgroutplasticorsteelcasing.Isolatescreenintervals,subsurfaceinstrumentation,andsamplingzones.Provideaprotectiveinterfacebetweengravelpackandcementgrout.

ADVANTAGESHighswellingcapacityinthepresenceoffreshwater.Noheatofhydration.Re-hydratable.Afterhydration,formsasemi-solid,flexiblesealwithlowpermeability.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.CalculatetheamountofEXB-PLUGsealingandpluggingmaterialrequired.2.Pourpelletsslowlyfromthesurfacetominimizebridging.Pelletscanbetremiedintoplacewhennecessary.3.Calculateandmonitorpelletadditionamountstoensureproperholefillbymeasuringthepositionofthetopoftheplugaftereveryfewpails.Breakupbridgesiftheyoccur. 4. Calculated volume should be applied to borehole.

EXB-PLUG sealing and plugging material is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

44EZ-SEAL

EZ-SEAL®one-sackgranularbentoniteproductisintendedforuseasaneasilymixedgroutingandpluggingmaterial.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealingorgroutingofplasticandsteelcasings.Pluggingabandonedboreholesandfillingearthencavities.Groutingofloopsforgroundsourceheatpumps.Reductionoflostcirculation.Stabilizationofbrokenandunconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Easytomixandapply,justaddfreshwater.Flexibilityinapplicationrateandgroutsettime.Goodstructuralintegrity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% Solids grout 15 20 23

Water, gal 33 24 20

Water, Liters 125 91 76

Yield volume, gal 35.3 26.3 22.3

Yield volume, Liters 133.6 99.6 84.4

Once EZ-SEAL bentonite is added to the mixing water, the slurry will have an “oatmeal consistency” containing un-yielded and partially hydrated bentonite granules. It is recommended the product be blended only long enough to gain suspension of the EZ-SEAL material. Immediately tremie the grout into place to allow the bentonite granules

to hydrate and swell in situ. Do not over mix and do not use a centrifugal pump.

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-SEAL granular bentonite for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

45HOLEPLUG

HOLEPLUG®naturallyoccurringWyomingsodiumbentoniteclayisasizedandgradedchipmaterialusedtosealandplugearthenboreholes.HOLEPLUGbentoniteisavailableintwoparticlesizegrades: HOLEPLUG® 3/4” bentonite (100% of particles pass through 3/4” screen; all particles retained on 3/8” screen) HOLEPLUG® 3/8” bentonite (100% of particles pass through 3/8” screen; all particles retained on 1/4” screen)

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONGroutingannulusinalltypesofwells,particularlyenvironmentalmonitoringwellapplications.Sealingabovegravelpacks.Pluggingdecommissionedboreholes. Stemming shotholes. Sealing around conductor pipe.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsprevententryofsurfacewaterintoboreholes.Highswellingpotential.Insituswellingtoprovideasuperiorsealwithexcellentcasingstabilization.Helpspreventverticalmovementoffluidsintheholebetweenporouszones.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTDuetoshippingandhandling,asmallamountoffinebentoniteparticlesmaybepresent.Foroptimumresults,HOLEPLUGbentoniteshouldbepouredoverameshorscreenwith¼”(6.4mm)openingsto“siftout”thesmallerparticles.Thescreenshouldbelargeenough(approx.1yd² or 1m²) to be foldedintoa“V”shapetoallowsiftingwhiletheproductisbeingpouredintothehole.Also,HOLEPLUGbentoniteshouldbepouredslowly.Allowapproximatelytwominutestopoura50-lb(22.7kg)bag.

46QUIK-GROUT

QUIK-GROUT®one-sackgroutingandpluggingmaterialisasodiumbentonite-basedgroutdesignedforgroutingwaterwells,monitoringwellsandforpluggingboreholes.QUIK-GROUTgroutingandpluggingmaterialdoesnotcontainanypolymers.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCansealorgroutplasticandsteelcasings.Cansealdownholeinstrumentationintestandobservationholes.Canplugabandonedboreholesand earthen cavities. Not recommended for use as a cement additive

ADVANTAGESEasy-to-useonesackgrout.Dust-freemixing.Canbemixedandpumpedusingconventionalrigequipment.Rehydratable.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Formaximumresults,pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthanorequalto100mg/LtotalhardnessandtoapHrangeof8.5–9.5. Therecommendedmixingrateisone50lb(23kg)sackofQUIK-GROUTgroutingandpluggingmaterialper24gal(91L)offreshwatertocreatea20%activesolidsbyweightgroutwithadensityof9.4lb/galor1.13sg.

47QUIK-SETQUIK-SETgypsumcementisdesignedtoprovideacceleratedformationofahighstrengthsupportorpluggingmaterial.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONUsedtoacceleratethesetofPortlandcements.Cementpre-collarsinplace.Plugofflostcirculationzones.Setasaplugforwedgingoperations.

ADVANTAGESQuicksettingtime.Reducesrigidletimes.Developshighstrengthquickly.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTRecommended Water Requirement: 0.4-0.625L/kgofQUIK-SETcement

Recommended Mixing Ratio: 8.0-12.5L/20kgofQUIK-SETcement

Temperature and quality of water may affect ultimate set time of QUIK-SET cement.

QUIK-SET gypsum cement is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

48RAPID SET 5RAPIDSET5speciallyformulatedfastsetting,highstrengthcement.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONNearsurfaceapplicationsincludingR/C,diamondandwaterwellapplicationsforlossofcirculationorcementingpre-collarcasing.

ADVANTAGESEasyoneproductmix.Quiksettingtime,reducesrigidletimes.Developshighstrengthquickly.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAdd12Lwatertoeach15kgpail.

RAPID SET 5 specially formulated fast setting high strength cement is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

FILTRATION CONTROL ADDITIVES

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51DEXTRID

DEXTRID®filtrationcontrolagentisamodifiedandbacteriallystabilizedstarchproductusedtoprovidefiltrationcontrolwithminimumviscositybuildupinwater-baseddrillingfluids.Throughitscoatingmechanism,DEXTRIDfiltrationcontrolagenthelpsreducedispersionofclayparticlesandstabilizereactive formations.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinwater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducedfiltrationratewithoutsignificantincreaseinfluidviscosity.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Improvescorerecovery.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrackishwaterenvironments.Minimalviscosityincrease.Helpsdecreaseclaydispersion.



1.0 - 6.0 2.4 - 14.3 2.9 - 17.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of DEXTRID filtration control agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment

The above are generalized concentrations of DEXTRID filtration control agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


52LIQUI-TROLLIQUI-TROL™viscosiferisaliquidsuspensionofamodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymer,inanultra-cleanoil.LIQUI-TROLviscosiferofpolymer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsadrillingmudsystemsuitablefordrillinginwatersensitiveformations.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanprovidefiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Canpromoteboreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Canpouraslugofconcentrateintodrillstringdirectlytosweepthehole.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Effectiveinsmallquantitiesforfiltrationcontrol.Non-fermenting.


quarts/bbl* quarts/100 gal liters/m3

0.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 6.0 2.5 - 15.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of LIQUI-TROL modified cellulosic polymer suspension for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much LIQUI-TROL modified cellulosic polymer suspension as fresh water. Preferably, LIQUI-TROL modified cellulosic polymer suspension should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of LIQUI-TROL modified cellulosic polymer suspension to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


53PAC-LPAC™-Lmodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymerprovidesfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.PAC-Lpolymer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®bentoniteslurry,yieldsafluidsystemsuitablefordrillinginsandyformation.PAC-Lpolymercanbeaddedtovegetableormineraloiltoprovideanoil-basedfluidsuspension,whichcanbepouredintodrillstringdirectly.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Encapsulationofshaletopreventswellinganddisintegration.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitive formations.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Effectiveinsmallquantitiesforfiltrationcontrol.Non-fermenting.



0.25 - 3.0 0.6 - 7.0 0.7 - 8.4 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of PAC-L low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much PAC-L low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, PAC-L low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of PAC-L low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


54PAC-RPAC™-Rmodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymerprovidesfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.PAC-Radditive,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL® slurry,yieldsadrillingmudsystemsuitablefordrillinginsandyformation.PAC-Radditivecanbeaddedtovegetableormineraloiltoprovideanoil-basedfluidsuspension,whichcanbepouredintodrillstringdirectly.PAC-Radditiveisalsousedinair/gel-foamdrilling.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Decreaserotationaltorqueandcirculat-ingpressure.Improveholecleaningandcorerecovery.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfresh,brackishandsalt-waterbaseddrillingfluids.Effectiveinsmallquantitiesforfiltrationcontrol.Non-fermenting.



0.25 - 2.0 0.6 - 5.0 0.7 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of PAC-R polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much PAC-R polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, PAC-R polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of PAC-R polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


55QUIK-TROL

QUIK-TROL®modifiednaturalcellulosicpolymercanprovidefiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.QUIK-TROLadditive,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsadrillingmudsystemsuitablefordrillinginsandyformation.QUIK-TROLadditivecanbeaddedtovegetableormineraloiltoprovideanoil-basedfluidsuspension,whichcanbepouredintodrillstringdirectly.QUIK-TROLadditiveisalsousedinair/gel-foamdrilling.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanprovidefiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Canpromoteboreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Canminimizerotationaltorqueandcirculatingpressure.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Effectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Non-fermenting.



0.25 - 2.0 0.6 - 5.0 0.7 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-TROL polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much QUIK-TROL polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, QUIK-TROL polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-TROL polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


56QUIK-TROL GOLDQUIK-TROL®GOLDhighlydispersiblepolyanioniccellulosic(PAC)polymerprovideseaseofmixingandimprovedfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.QUIK-TROLGOLDhighlydispersiblepolymer,whenaddedtoanAQUAGEL®,QUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsalowfiltratedrillingfluidsystemsuitablefordrillinginwatersensitiveformations.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinwater-baseddrillingfluids.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Minimizedrotationaltorqueandcirculatingpressure.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Dispersesreadilyinwater,evenwithlowshear.Effectiveinfresh,saltandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Efficientlyimprovesfiltrationcontrol-effectiveatlowconcentrations.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gal kg/m3

0.1 - 2.0 0.25 - 5.0 0.3 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-TROL GOLD highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much QUIK-TROL GOLD highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, QUIK-TROL GOLD highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-TROL GOLD highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


57QUIK-TROL GOLD LVQUIK-TROL®GOLDLVhighlydispersible,lowviscositypolyanioniccellulosic(PAC)polymerprovidesfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.QUIK-TROLGOLDLVlowviscosityPACpolymer,whenaddedtoanAQUAGEL®,QUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL® slurry,yieldsalowfiltratedrillingfluidsystemsuitablefordrillinginwatersensitiveformations.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Encapsulationofshaletopreventswellinganddisintegration.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Dispersesreadilyinwater,evenwithlowshear.Effectiveinfresh,saltandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Resistanttoharshenvironmentsandcontaminants.


0.25 - 3.0 0.6 - 7.0 0.7 - 8.4 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-TROL GOLD LV highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much QUIK-TROL GOLD LV highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, QUIK-TROL GOLD LV highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-TROL GOLD LV highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


58QUIK-TROL LVQUIK-TROL®LVmodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymercanprovidefiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.QUIK-TROLLVmodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymerwhenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL® slurry, yields a drilling mud system suitable fordrillinginsandyformation.QUIK-TROLLVmodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymercanbeaddedtovegetableormineraloiltoprovideanoil-basedfluidsuspension,whichcanbepouredintodrillstringdirectly.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONProvidefiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Encapsulateshaletopreventswellinganddisintegration.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Canreducefluidlosswithoutsignificantlyincreasingfluidviscosity.Effectiveinfresh,saltandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Effectiveinsmallquantitiesforfiltrationcontrol.


0.25 - 3.0 0.6 - 7.0 0.7 - 8.4 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-TROL LV low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much QUIK-TROL LV low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, QUIK-TROL LV low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-TROL LV low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


CLAY & SHALE STABILIZERS

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61EZ-MUD

EZ-MUD®liquidpolymeremulsioncontainspartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymerandisusedprimarilyasaboreholestabilizertopreventreactiveshaleandclayfromswellingandsloughing.EZ-MUDpolymeremulsionisalsoaddedtolow-solidsdrillingfluidstoincreaselubricity,fluidviscosityandtoimprovecarryingcapacityofair/foaminjectionfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStabilizereactiveshaleandclayformations.Improveboreholestability.Enhanceslurryrheologicalproperties.Alleviatemudrings,bitballingand booting-off in clay formations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Mixeseasilywithminimumshearinfreshwater.Helpsprovideeffectiveclayandshalestabilizationwithlowerviscosity. Helps impart high degree of lubricity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTPints/bbl* Quarts/100 gal Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.5 0.6 - 3.0 1.5 - 7.5 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD liquid polymer emulsion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD liquid polymer emulsion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


62EZ-MUD DPEZ-MUD®DPboreholestabilizingdrysyntheticpolymercontainshighmolecularweightpartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymer.EZ-MUDDPwater-solublepolymer,whenmixedwithfreshwater,hydratesquicklyandformsaclear,viscousfluid.EZ-MUDDPdrypolymer provides excellent borehole stability through a coating mechanism (encapsulation).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStabilizereactiveclayandshaleformations.Keeptrenchexcavationopenduringtheconstruction.Producehighviscositysolids-freeslurry.Enhancerheologicalpropertiesofalow-solidsdrillingmud.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Candisperseeasilywithminimalshear.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.Helpsimparthighdegreeof lubricity.


0.35 - 0.75 0.8 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD DP borehole stabilizing dry polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD DP borehole stabilizing dry polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


63EZ-MUD GOLDEZ-MUD®GOLDclayandshalestabilizerprovidesinhibitionofclayandshaleformationsinwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.EZ-MUDGOLDstabilizer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsaninhibitivedrillingfluidsystemwhilemaintainingman-ageableandeffectivefluidproperties.EZ-MUDGOLDstabilizercanbemixedeasilyatminimalsheartherebyeliminatingtheneedforliquidemulsions.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedrheologicalpropertiesofalow-solidsdrillingmud.Clayandshalestabilizationtopreventswellingand/ordispersion.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Minimizedrotationaltorqueandcirculatingpressure.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Easydispersionandmixingwithminimalshear.Canbeusedatincreasedconcentrationstogaininhibitionwithoutproducing excess viscosity. No petroleum distillates present.


0.2 - 1.0 0.5 - 2.4 0.6 - 2.85 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


64EZ-MUD PLUSEZ-MUD®PLUSliquidpolymeremulsioncontainspartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymerandisusedprimarilyasaviscosifierandboreholestabilizertopreventreactiveshalesandclaysfromswellingandsloughing.EZ-MUDPLUSpolymeremulsionisalsoaddedtolow-solidsdrillingfluidstoincreaselubricityandtoimprovethecarryingcapacityofair/foaminjectionfluids.EZ-MUDPLUSpolymeremulsionisahighmolecularweightversionofEZ-MUDpolymeremulsionwithimprovedproperties.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStabilizereactiveshaleandclayformations.Improveboreholeandexcavationstability.Enhanceslurryrheologicalproperties.Alleviatemudrings,bitballing and booting-off in clay formations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Liquidform–mixeseasilywithminimumshearinfreshwater.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.


0.5 - 1.8 0.6 - 2.0 1.5 - 5.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD PLUS liquid polymer emulsion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD PLUS liquid polymer emulsion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


65IDP-567IDP-567readilydispersibleclayandshalestabilizerprovidesinhibitionofclayandshaleformationsinwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.IDP-567clayandshalestabilizer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsaninhibitivedrillingfluidsystemwhilemaintainingmanageableandeffectivefluidproperties.IDP-567clayandshalestabilizerisareadilydispersible,free-flowinggranule.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONClayandshalestabilizationtopreventswellingand/ordispersion.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Improvedcorerecoveryincontinuouswirelinecoring operations.

ADVANTAGESAllowsuseofhighconcentrationstogaininhibitionwithoutproducingexcessviscosity.Non-fermenting.



0.2 - 1.0 0.5 - 2.4 0.6 - 2.85 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-567 readily dispersible clay and shale stabilizer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-567 readily dispersible clay and shale stabilizer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


66IDP-620IDP-620stabilizingagentisafreeflowing,water-soluble,easymixing,100%active,drygranularpolymer.IDP-620stabilizingagentisaveryhighmolecularweightpartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide(PHPA)polymer.Whenmixedwithfreshwater,asmallquantityofIDP-620stabilizingagentcanprovideaclear,solid-free,viscousboreholestabilizingfluidforuseindrilledshaft,augerdrilling,horizontaldirectionalboring,trenchingexcavationandreversecirculation(RC)rotarydrilling.Itisnotdesignedtobeusedinconjunctionwithbentonitebasedfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONBuildsaclay-freeboringfluid.Stabilizereactiveclayandshaleformations.Enhancecorerecoveryincontinuouswirelinecoringoperations.Providehighcohesiveness to bind excavated sandy soil and gravel.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Candisperseeasilywithminimalshear.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.Doesnotrequiresolidscontrolunittocleantheslurry.Helpsmaintainastableandgaugeborehole.Helpsmaximizeskinfrictionandultimateendbearingcapacityforadrilledshaft.


0.2 - 0.6 0.5 - 1.5 0.6 - 1.8 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-620 borehole stabilizing agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-620 borehole stabilizing agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


67IDP-623IDP-623boreholestabilizingdrysyntheticpolymercontainshighmolecularweightpartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymer.IDP-623water-solublepolymer,whenmixedwithfreshwater,hydratesquicklyandformsaclear,viscousfluid.IDP-623drypolymerprovidesexcellentborehole stability through a coating mecha-nism (encapsulation).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStabilizereactiveclayandshaleformations.Keeptrenchexcavationopenduringtheconstruction.Producehighviscositysolids-freeslurry.Enhancecorerecoveryincontinu-ouswirelinecoringoperations.Flocculatenon-reactivesolidsinreservepitatlowconcentrations.Reducetorqueanddrag.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Candisperseeasilywithminimalshear.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.Helpsimparthighdegreeoflubricity.Non-fermenting.



0.35 - 0.75 0.8 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-623 borehole stabilizing dry polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-623 borehole stabilizing dry polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


68POLY-BOREPOLY-BORE™stabilizingagentisafreeflowing,water-soluble,easymixing,100%active,drygranularpolymer.POLY-BOREstabilizingagentisaveryhighmolecularweightpartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide(PHPA)polymer.Whenmixedwithfreshwater,asmallquantityofPOLY-BOREstabilizingagentcanprovideaclear,solid-free,viscousboreholestabilizingfluidforuseindrilledshaft,augerdrilling,horizontaldirectionalboring,trenchingexcavationandreversecirculation(RC)rotarydrilling.POLY-BOREstabilizingagentisnotdesignedtobeusedinconjunctionwithbentonitebasedfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONBuildaclay-freeboringfluid.Stabilizereactiveclayandshaleformations.Enhancecorerecoveryincontinouswirelinecoringoperations.

ADVANTAGESCandisperseeasilywithminimalshear.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.Doesnotrequiresolidscontrolunittocleantheslurry.Helps maintain a stable and gauge borehole.


0.2 - 0.6 0.5 - 1.5 0.6 - 1.8 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of POLY-BORE borehole stabilizing agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of POLY-BORE borehole stabilizing agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


69QUIK MUD

QUIKMUD®liquidpolymerisapartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymerandemulsion.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanbeaddedtolow-solidsdrillingfluidstopreventreactiveshaleandclayfromswellingandsloughing,increaselubricity,fluidviscosityandtoimprovecarryingcapacityofair/foaminjectionfluids.

ADVANTAGESMixeseasilywithminimumshearinfreshwater.Helpsprovideeffectiveclayandshalestabilizationwithlowerviscosity.Helpsimparthighdegreeoflubricity.Non-fermenting.Breaksdownchemicallywithhouseholdbleach(sodiumhypochlorite).


0.5 - 2.0 0.6 - 2.5 1.5 - 6.3 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK MUD liquid polymer emulsion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK MUD liquid polymer emulsion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


QUIK MUD liquid polymer emulsion is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

70QUIK MUD D-50QUIKMUD®D-50liquidpolymerdispersionisahighsolids,partiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymerusedprimarilyasavis-cosifierandboreholestabilizertopreventreactiveshaleandclayfromswellingandsloughing.QUIKMUDD-50liquidpolymerdispersioncanbeusedtoprovidefrictionreduction,inhibitionandlubricityinfreshwater,KClandsaltwaterbaseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscositydevelopmentinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Clayandshalestabilizationtopreventswellingand/ordispersion.Reducerotationaltorqueandcirculating pressure.

ADVANTAGESCanbemixedeasilywithminimumshearinfreshwater.Efficientandcosteffective–smallamountsproducedesiredresults.Canbebrokendownchemicallywithbleach(sodiumhypochlorite).


0.5 - 2.0 0.6 - 2.5 1.5 - 6.3 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK MUD D-50 liquid polymer dispersion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK MUD D-50 liquid polymer dispersion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


71QUIK MUD GOLDQUIKMUD®GOLDclayandshalestabilizerprovidesinhibitionofclayandshaleformationsinwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.QUIKMUDGOLDclayandshalestabilizer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsaninhibitivedrillingfluidsystemwhilemaintainingmanageableandeffectivefluidproperties.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedrheologicalpropertiesofalow-solidsdrillingfluid.Clayandshalestabilizationtopreventswellingand/ordispersion.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitive formations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Allowsuseofhighconcentrationstogaininhibitionwithoutproducingexcessviscosity.Nopetroleumdistillates.Non-fermenting.


0.2 - 1.0 0.5 - 2.4 0.6 - 2.85 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


FOAMING AGENTS & SURFACTANTS

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73AQF-2AQF-2foamingagentisananionicsurfactantwhichcanbeaddedtofreshwaterforair/foam,air/gel-foamormistdrillingapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONImprovehole-cleaningcapabilityofairstream.Increaseboreholestability.Increasetheabilitytoliftlargevolumesofwater.Reduceair-volumerequirement.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Elevatedflashpointforeasiershipment.Highquality,highexpansionfoamwithaconsistencysimilartoshavingfoam.Highstabilitywithexcellentretentiontime.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Gallons/100gal Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of AQF-2 foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQF-2 foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


74BDF-368BDF-368™foamingagentisananionicsurfactantwhichcanbeaddedtofreshwaterforair/foam,air/gel-foamormistdrillingapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONImprovehole-cleaningcapabilityofairstream.Increaseboreholestability.Increasetheabilitytoliftlargevolumesofwater.Reduceair-volumerequirement.

ADVANTAGESEnhancetheefficiencyofcuttingsremoval.Reducethestickingtendenciesofwetclays,minimizingtheriskofmudringsandwallpacking.Reduceerosion of poorly consolidated formations.


0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BDF-368 foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BDF-368 foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed please, refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

BDF-368 foaming agent is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

75CON DET

CON DET®wettingagentisaproprietaryblendofanionicsurfactantsisspeciallyformulatedforuseinfreshwater,saltwaterandinlow-solidsdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONKeepthedrillbitclean.Slowbreakupofcuttingswhilebeingtransportedfrombittosurface.Counteractthestickingtendenciesofclays,therebyreduc-ingwallpacking,bitballing,booting-offandformationofmudrings.Settlingofcuttingsatthesurfaceinlowsolidsfluidsystems.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinlowconcentrations.Easytomixwithwater.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100gal Liter/m3

0.125 - 1.0 0.5 - 4.0 1.25 - 10.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up waterprior to the addition of CON DET wetting agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of CON DET wetting agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


76IDP-404IDP-404wettingagentisabiodegradableproprietaryblendofanionicsurfactantsformulatedforuseinfreshwater,saltwaterandinlow-solidsdrillingfluids.Itcounteractsthestickingtendenciesofclays,reducingwallpacking,bitballing,booting-offandmudringformation.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONKeepthedrillbitclean.Slowbreakupofcuttingswhilebeingtransportedfrombittosurface.Counteractthestickingtendenciesofclays,therebyreducingwallpacking,bitballing,booting-offandformationofmudrings.Settlingofcuttingsatthesurfaceinlowsolidsfluidsystems.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinlowconcentrations.Easytomix.Biodegradable.CompatiblewithotherBaroidproducts.


0.25 - 1.5 1.0 - 6.0 2.5 - 15.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-404 wetting agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-404 wetting agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


IDP-404 wetting agent is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

77IDP-604IDP-604foamingagentisanionicsurfactantdesignedtocreateaneffectiveandstablefoaminfresh,hardorsaltwaterenvironments.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStablefoamdevelopmentinbrackishorsaltwaterconditions.Improvedholecleaningcapabilityoftheairstreamandreducedairvolumerequirement.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,hardwaterandbrine-basedfluids.Stableatelevateddownholetemperatures.Effectivestabilitywithenhancedretentiontime.Elevatedflashpointforeasiershipment.


0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-604 saltwater tolerant foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-604 saltwater tolerant foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


78MUD DETMUDDETwettingagentisapropietaryblendofsurfactantsthatisspeciallyformulatedforuseinfreshwater,low-solidsdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONKeepthedrillbitclean.Slowbreakupofcuttingwhilebeingtransportedfrombittosurface.Counteractthestickingtendenciesofclays,therebyreducingwallpacking,bitballing,booting-off,andformationofmudrings.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinlowconcentrations.Easytomixwithwater.


0.25 - 1.5 1.0 - 6.0 2.5 - 15.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of MUD DET wetting agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of MUD DET wetting agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


MUD DET wetting agent is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

79PENETROL

PENETROLwettingagentisawatermiscible,non-ionicsurfactantdesignedtocounteractthestickingtendenciesofclay.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReduceoreliminatebitballing.Reducesurfacetensionofdrillingfluid,whichallowsfasterchipremovalwithoutcontinuouslygrindingthehardshaleformations.Improvedrillingefficiencybypreferentiallycoatingthebottom-holeassemblyanddrillstring.

ADVANTAGESEasytomix.Effectiveinlowconcentrations.CompatiblewithotherBaroiddrillingfluidadditives.


0.25 - 1.0 1.0 - 4.0 2.5 - 10.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of PENETROL non-ionic wetting agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of PENETROL non-ionic wetting agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


80QUIK-FOAM

QUIK-FOAM®foamingagentisaproprietaryblendofbiodegradablesurfactantsthatcanbeaddedtofresh,brineorbrackishwaterforair/foam,air/gel-foam or mist drilling applications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancetherateofcuttingsremoval.Increasetheabilityofliftinglargevolumesofwater.Improvehole-cleaningcapabilityoftheairstream.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Highquality,highexpansionfoamwithaconsistencysimilartoshavingfoam.Versatileandcompatiblewithvarioustypesofmake-upwater


0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-FOAM high performance foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-FOAM high performance foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


81ULTRAFOAMULTRAFOAM™,biodegradablemixtureofanionicsurfactantsandfoamingagentscanbeaddedtofresh,hardorhighsalinitywaterforair/foam,air/gel-foam or mist drilling applications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancetherateofcuttingsremoval.Increasetheabilityofliftinglargevolumesofwater.Improvehole-cleaningcapabilityoftheairstream.Reducethestickingtendenciesofwetclays,therebyeliminatingmudringsandwallpacking.

ADVANTAGESProduceshighqualityfoamatlowconcentrations.Highlystablefoamwithexcellentretentiontime.


0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of ULTRAFOAM anionic foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of ULTRAFOAM anionic foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


ULTRAFOAM anionic foaming agent is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS

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83BAROLIFT

BAROLIFTholecleaningaidcontainschemicallyinert,temperaturestable,syntheticfibermaterialwhichisusedasaholecleaningandsuspensionaidinHDD,MineralsExplorationandotherindustrialdrillingapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancesuspensionpropertiesandcarryingcapacityofdrillingfluidwithoutincreasingviscosity.Reducelossofcirculationorseepagetoformation.Effectiveasdrillingfluidcomponentorasasweepmaterial.

ADVANTAGESDoesnotaffectchemistryofdrillingfluid.Mixeseasilyanduniformlythroughthemudhopper.Easilyremovedbyscreenedsolidscontrolequipment.Does not increase viscosity.


0.05 - 0.1 0.125 - 0.25 0.15 - 0.3 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

The above are generalized concentrations of BAROLIFT hole cleaning aid to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


84DIAMOND SEAL

DIAMONDSEAL®lostcirculationmaterialisa100%active,water-swellable,syntheticpolymer.DIAMONDSEALpolymerLCMabsorbshundredsoftimesitsownweightinwater.Itisintendedforuseprimarilyasalostcirculationmaterialforhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONLostcirculationmaterialforhorizontaldirectionaldrilling.Preventinadvertentreturnsinrivercrossingapplications.Stabilizeboreholeincobbleandgravel.Stabilizeunconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESRapidwaterabsorption.Effectiveinmitigatinglostcirculation.Economical–smallquantityyieldslargevolume.Easytouse.Non-fermenting.


4.2 - 8.4 10.0 - 20.0 12.0 - 24.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

DIAMOND SEAL absorbent polymer for loss of circulation is not meant for continuous use in the active circulating system and is intended for focused, spot treatments or slugs for combatting loss of circulation.

Prior to pumping DIAMOND SEAL absorbent polymer for loss of circulation, be sure to remove all in-line screens in circulating system.

The above are generalized concentrations of DIAMOND SEAL absorbent polymer for loss of circulation to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


85FUSE-IT

FUSE-IT® lost circulation material is a fast-acting, synthetic polymer-based lost circulation material designed to help seal off even the most severe loss zonesinaslittleas30minutesallowingtheoperatortoreturntonormaldrillingactivities.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONLostcirculationmaterialforverticalandhorizontaldrillingapplications.Suitableforaddressingfracturedandvugularformations.EffectiveLCMforsand,gravelandcobbleenvironments.Canstabilizeunconsolidatedformations

ADVANTAGESRapidreactionuponcontactwithwater.Enablesquickresponsetolossofcirculation.Non-fermenting.Temperaturetolerant.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAs a slug treatment Add 5 - 10 gal (20 - 40 L) of vegetable oil directly into drillstring to pre-coat metal surfaces of drillstring Followimmediatelyintodrillstringwith1-2bucketsofFUSE-IT FollowadditionofFUSE-ITlostcirculationmaterialwith5-10gal(20-40L)ofvegetableoilanddisplace.Followingdisplacementallow30-60minutes

for hydration prior to attempt to regain circulation

As a pill AddFUSE-ITlostcirculationmaterialtodrillingfluidataconcentrationof0.5-1.0%byvolume(2-4qts/100galor5-10L/m³)anddisplacemixture

immediatelyintozoneofinterest

86KWIK-SEAL™

KWIK-SEAL™lossofcirculationmaterialisanengineeredblendofgranular,flakeandfibrousmaterialsusedtominimizelossofwholedrillingfluidtotheformation.Itisavailableinthreegrindsizestofunctioneffectivelyoverthewidestrangeoflostcirculationconditions.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducesthelossofwholefluidtoformationinwaterbaseddrillingfluids.Promotessealingofpermeableorfracturedzones.Assistsinstabilizinglooseand unconsolidated formations.

ADVANTAGESApplicableinwiderangeoflostcirculationenvironments.Formsalight,strongsealunderhighandlowdifferentialpressures.Resultantsealisnoteasilyremoved by bit movement or mud circulation.


5.0 - 30.0 12.0 - 72.0 15.0 - 85.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

Prior to pumping KWIK-SEAL loss of circulation material be sure to remove all in-line screens in circulating system.

KWIK-SEAL loss of circulation material is comprised of organic based materials and therefore is not recommended to be used in the construction of potable water wells due to the ability of the material to act as a nutrient for bacteria.

The above are generalized concentrations of KWIK-SEAL loss of circulation material to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


Kwik-Seal® is a registered product of CP Kelco, Inc.

87MICAMICAlossofcirculationmaterialisanaturallyoccurring,sizedandgradedmineralusedtocombatlossofcirculationinavarietyofdrillingapplications.Asaresultoftheflat,sheet-likestructureandinertnatureofMICAlossofcirculationmaterial,itisaneffectivebridgingagentandservesasaviableoptiontocombatlostcirculationconditions.MICAlossofcirculationmaterialisavailableinthreegrades:Fine,MediumandCoarse.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducesthelossofwholefluidtoformationinwaterandoilbaseddrillingfluids.Promotessealingofpermeableorfracturedzones.Assistsinstabilizingloose and unconsolidated formations.

ADVANTAGESEasytomix.Stablematerialnotsubjecttobacterialortemperaturedegradation.CompatiblewithotherBaroiddrillingfluidadditivesandlossofcirculation materials.


8.5 - 40.0 20.0 - 95.0 25.0 - 115.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

Prior to pumping MICA loss of circulation material be sure to remove all in-line screens in circulating system.

The above are generalized concentrations of MICA loss of circulation material to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is neededc please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

88N-SEALN-SEAL™acidsolublelostcirculationmaterialisspeciallyformulated,extrusion-spunmineralfiber.Duetoitssolubilityinweakacids,N-SEALlostcircu-lationmaterialiseasilyremovedfromproductionzones.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONN-SEALlostcirculationmaterialcanbeusedasanadditiveforlossofcirculationinconcentrationsupto70lb/100gallons(86kg/m3).

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Acidsoluble.Canbeeasilywetted.Inorganicandnon-fermenting.


8.5 - 40.0 20.0 - 95.0 25.0 - 115.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

N-SEAL acid soluble loss of circulation material an be added directly through the hopper.

Prior to pumping N-SEAL acid soluble loss of circulation material be sure to remove all in-line screens in circulating system.

The above are generalized concentrations of N-SEAL acid soluble loss of circulation material to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


LUBRICANTS, CUTTING OILS & ROD GREASE

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91BARO-LUBE GOLD SEALBARO-LUBEGOLDSEAL™lubricantisaliquidadditivespecificallyformulatedforuseinindustrialdrillingapplicationswhereenvironmentalconstraintsprecludetheuseofhydrocarbon-basedadditives.BARO-LUBEGOLDSEALlubricantisdesignedtoreducefrictionunderextremepressure (metal-to-metal) and in the borehole (metal-toformation).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsreducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Helpslubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Helpsreduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Helpsreducebitballingandmudringsonrods.Helpsminimizepotentialfordifferentialsticking.

ADVANTAGESWatersolublelubricant.Mixesinfreshorsaltwater-baseddrillingfluids.Increaseslubricatingpropertiesofbentoniteandpolymerbaseddrillingfluidsystems.Stableatelevatedsub-surfacetemperaturesupto300°F.


1.0 - 2.0 1.0 - 2.0 10.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BARO-LUBE GOLD SEAL drilling fluid lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BARO-LUBE GOLD SEAL drilling fluid lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


92CORE-LUBECORE-LUBE™ natural, linseed-based soft soap is used as a core barrel lubricant on diamond core drills.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEasyslidingofthecoreintotheinnertube.Lubricationofthecorelifter.Minimizedwearontheinnertube.Formulationofanon-pollutingwater-basedsolutionforcleaninginnertubecomponentsandrigequipment.

ADVANTAGESHelpsimprovecorerecovery.Helpsextendlengthofcoreruninbrokenground.Canlengthenuseablelifeofdownholewirelinecomponents.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAs aid in core recovery AhandfulorsaturatedswabofCORE-LUBElubricantmaybesmearedinsidethebottomoftheinnertubebeforeitisinsertedintothedrillrods.

Also, a liberal amount may be applied to the core lifter parts.

As a cleaning solution for drill rig components MixonequartofCORE-LUBElubricantwith50galofwateror5LofCORE-LUBElubricantperm³ofwater.

93DD-8DD-8environmentallyfriendlylubricantandtorquereducerisusedforwaterbaseddrillingfluids.DD-8lubricantreducesfrictionbetweenthedrillrodsandcasing,andbetweenthedrillrodsandtheformation.DD-8lubricantisbiodegradableandcontainsnohydrocarbons.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducestorqueanddrag.Improvespenetrationrate.Replacesrefinedorcrudeoilwheretheiruseisprohibitedorimprovedlubricationisrequired.

ADVANTAGESImpartsextremepressurelubricationtothedrillingfluid.Verylowconcentrationsrequired.FunctionsinfreshandsaltywateroverwidepHrange.Functionsinhardwater(highcalcium/magnesiumconcentration).


0.25 - 1.0 1.0 - 4.0 2.5 - 10.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of DD-8 torque reducer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of DD-8 torque reducer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


DD-8 torque reducer is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

94DINOMULTM 2DINOMULTM2torquereducerisaspeciallyformulated,aqueoussolutiondesignedtohelpprovidefrictionreductionandimprovelubricationcharacteris-ticsofwater-baseddrillingfluids.DINOMUL2torquereducercanbeusedinhorizontaldirectionaldrilling,microtunneling,constructionapplicationsandverticaldrillingtoaidinthereductionofrotationaltorque,pullbackpressuresorjackingforceswhenusedasacomponentofwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedlubricatingpropertiesinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducedrotationaltorqueanddragonthedrillpipewhiledrilling.Reducedpotentialfordifferentialsticking.Enhancedtorquereductionincontinuouswirelinecoringoperations.Increasedwellborestabilitybyproducingacompactandslickfiltercake.

ADVANTAGESEffectivetorquereductioninawide-rangeofgeologicconditions.Costeffectiveatmoderatetolowconcentrations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gal Liters/m3

0.25 - 2.0 1.0 - 8.0 2.5 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of DINOMUL 2 torque reducer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of DINOMUL 2 torque reducer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


95EP MUDLUBE

EPMUDLUBE®modifiedtalloilfattyacidcanbeusedtoimpartextremepressurelubricatingpropertiestodrillingfluids.EPMUDLUBElubricantreadily adsorbs on exposed surfaces, providing a physical coating that is effective in reducing metal-to-metal friction.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanreducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.CanLubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Canreduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Canenhancetoleranceofchemicalcontaminationsindrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESEffectivesmallconcentrations.Helpreducemetal-to-metalfrictionandresultanttorque.CompatiblewithotherBaroiddrillingfluidadditiveswhenaddedinpropersequence.


0.5 - 2.0 2.0 - 8.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EP MUDLUBE extreme pressure lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EP MUDLUBE extreme pressure lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


96IDP-214IDP-214rodgreaseisahighquality,easilyappliedformulationdesignedtohelpdampenhighfrequencyvibrationcreatedincontinuouswirelinecoringoperationsduetotheabsenceofactivefluidreturnsorstaticfluidlevelwithintheannularspace.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsreducedrillrodvibration.Helpsreducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Canminimizerodsticking.Canminimizewearondrillstring.

ADVANTAGESExcellentvibrationdampening.Goodadhesiontometal.Stableatwiderangeoftemperatures.Highlywaterresistant(providesgoodcorrosionprotection). Chemically stable in use and storage.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTApply a uniform amount on the outside of the drill rods as they are tripped into the hole.

Apply only enough IDP-214 rod grease to facilitate uniform coating of the drill rods.

If excessive amounts of IDP-214 are applied to the drill rods it may result in the drill string becoming grease-bound within the borehole.

97IDP-479IDP-479isapremiumquality320viscosityhammeroilthatisbiodegradable.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONDesignedtolubricatetheairlineindownholeairhammers.Adequatelubricantreduceswearandhelpsimproveequipmentlife.

ADVANTAGESMaintainsviscosityatelevatedtemperatures.Effectiveairlinelubricant.Excellentadherencetometalsurfaces.Lubricatesinextremepressure.Biodegradable.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTApplication Quart/hr Liter/hr

Addedtoairstreamtofacilitatelubricationofdownholehammer. 1.6 - 5.8 1.5 - 5.5

98IDP-585IDP-585lubricantisaproprietaryblendofsyntheticcomponentsformulatedtohelpreducefrictioninwater-baseddrillingfluids.IDP-585lubricantcanbeusedtohelpminimizefrictionpressuresinthemetal-to-metalandmetal-to-formationenvironmentsfoundinhighanglewells.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Lubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Reduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Reducepotentialfordifferentialsticking

ADVANTAGESCanboostlubricatingpropertiesofbentoniteorpolymerdrillingfluidsystems.Compatiblewithmostdrillingfluidadditives.Minimaleffectonrheologicalproperties. Stable at elevated sub-surface temperatures.


1.0 - 3.0 4.0 - 12.0 10.0 - 30.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-585 lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-585 lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


99NXS-LUBE

NXS-LUBE® extreme pressure (EP) lubricant is a proprietary blend of synthetic components specially formulated to help provide friction reduction in water-basedfluids.NXS-LUBEextremepressurelubricanthasprovenextremelyeffectiveinhelpingtominimizefrictionpressuresinthemetal-to-metalandmetal-to-formationenvironmentsfoundinhighanglewells.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Lubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Reduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Enhancetoleranceofchemicalcontaminationsindrillingfluids.Minimizepotentialfordifferentialsticking.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveatlowconcentrations.Canmixinfreshorsaltywater.Compatiblewithmostdrillingfluidadditives.Minimaleffectonrheologicalproperties.


0.5 - 2.0 2.0 - 8.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of NXS-LUBE extreme pressure lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of NXS-LUBE extreme pressure lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


100TR-10TR-10lubricantisaliquidadditivespecificallyformulatedtoreducefrictioninwaterbaseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsreducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Helpslubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Helpsreduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Helpsreducebitballingandmudringsonrods.Helpsminimizepotentialfordifferentialsticking.

ADVANTAGESWatersolublelubricant.Mixesinfreshorsaltwater-baseddrillingfluids.Compatiblewithmostdrillingfluidadditives.Increaseslubricatingpropertiesofbentoniteandpolymerbaseddrillingfluidsystems.


1.0 - 2.0 4.0 - 8.0 10.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of TR-10 lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of TR-10 lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


TR-10 lubricant is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

101XTRALUBE PLUSXTRALUBE™PLUStorquereducerisahighperformancelubricantusedtoreducerotationaltorqueanddragresultingfromboreholedeviationandformationinteractioninmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Lubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Reduceheatgeneratedatbitface.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwaterandbrackishwaterenvironments.Effectiveinsmallconcentrations.Compatibleinbentoniteandpolymerbasedfluidsystems.Minimaleffectonrheologicalproperties.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by volume Quarts/100 gal Liters/m3

0.25 - 0.5 1.0 - 4.0 2.5 - 10.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of XTRALUBE PLUS torque reducer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of XTRALUBE PLUS torque reducer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


XTRALUBE PLUS torque reducer is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

THINNERS & DISPERSANTS

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103AQUA-CLEAR PFD AQUA-CLEARPFDconcentratedliquidpolymerdispersantprovidessuperiormudandsedimentremovalfromtheproducingformationandgravelpack.Thisproductisalsoahighlyeffectivemudthinner.AQUA-CLEARPFDdispersantcontainsnophosphates.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCandispersemud,sedimentandclayfromtheproducingformationandgravelpackinthescreenedinterval.Canreduceviscosityandgelstrengthofdrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsreducedevelopmenttime.Helpsincreasewellyieldandcapacity.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Asamudthinner:StartbyaddingonepintofAQUA-CLEARPFDadditiveto500galsofmudor250ml/m³. Using borehole diameter and total length of screened interval calculate volume of borehole and then double that volume to determine the minimum volumetotreatwithAQUA-CLEARPFD. Thepurposefordoublingthevolumeistocompensateforthevolumeofwaterinsidethescreen,filterpackandformationinterface. Oncethewatervolumeisdetermined,calculatetherequiredtreatmentvolumeofAQUA-CLEARPFDadditivebythefollowingformula:

AQUA-CLEAR PFD (gal or L) = 0.002 x Water Volume (gal or L)This equates to one gallon of AQUA-CLEAR PFD for every 500 gals of water (0.2% by volume)

or 2.0 L of AQUA-CLEAR PFD for every m3 of water.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUA-CLEAR PFD Phosphate-Free Dispersant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


104AQUA-CLEAR PFD DRYAQUA-CLEARPFDDRYbeadedpolymericdispersantisdesignedtoefficientlyremovesedimentandmudfromproducingformationsandgravelpackwithouttheuseofphosphates.AQUA-CLEARPFDDRYdispersantisalsoahighlyeffectivemudthinner.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONDispersionofmud,sedimentandclayfromtheproducingformationandgravelpackinthescreenedinterval.Reducedviscosityandgelstrengthofdrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESPhosphate-free. Canreducedevelopmenttime.Canreducepumpingcost.Canincreasewellyieldandcapacity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Asamudthinner,0.5lb/500gal(0.12kg/m³)ofdrillingfluid Asawelldevelopmentchemical,5.5lb/500gal(1.31kg/m³)ofwelldevelopmentwater

105BARAFOS

BARAFOS®non-glassy,modifiedpolyphosphateisusedasathinneranddispersantinwater-baseddrillingfluidsandasanaidinwaterwelldevelopment.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONDisperseclayandsedimentforremovalduringwelldevelopment.Dispersereactiveclaysthatcausemudringsandbitballing.

ADVANTAGESDissolvesandwillnotre-crystallizeincoldwater.LowerpHthancommonlyavailableglassypolyphosphates.Inorganiccompound.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTTo aid in water well development Determinevolumeofwaterinscreenareaanddoublethecalculatedvolumetoaccountforwateringravelpackandformationinterface. Completelydissolve10-20lbBARAFOSdispersantinto100galwater(12-24kg/m³).Jetandsurgethissolutionthroughthescreenandgravelpackduring

welldevelopment.Repeatasnecessary.

DO NOT add dry BARAFOS dispersant directly into the screen or gravel packTo thin the drilling mud Add0.5-1lbBARAFOSdispersantper100galofdrillingfluid(0.6-1.2kg/m³)slowlyattheflowline.Forbestresults,dissolveBARAFOSdispersantinasmall

quantityofwaterbeforeadding. Productadditionbecomeslesseffectiveifmudweightexceeds10lb/gal(1.2sg).

106SAPPSAPP(SodiumAcidPyrophosphate)inorganicthinner,isacommercialchemicalusedasathinneranddispersantinfreshwaterdrillingfluidsandasanaidinwaterwelldevelopment.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReductionofviscosityandgelstrengthsinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Effectivedispersionofreactiveclays.Dispersionofclayparticlesandsedimentssotheycanberemovedduringwelldevelopment.Effectivechemicaltreatmentforcementcontaminatedfluids.

ADVANTAGESFacilitatesremovalofcalciumandreducespHincementcontaminatedfluids.Fastactingandeffectiveatlowconcentrations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTTo aid in water well development Completelydissolve10-20lbofSAPPdispersantper100galwateror12-24kg/m³ofwater.Jetandsurgethissolutionthroughthescreenandgravelpackduring

welldevelopment.Repeatasnecessary.

For thinning of drilling fluid Add0.25-0.5lbofSAPPinorganicthinnerper100gal(0.3-0.6kg/m³)ofdrillingfluid.

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS

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109AQUA-CLEAR AEAQUA-CLEARAE liquidblendofacidsandacidenhancersisformulatedtocontrolbacterialslimecontaminationduetothepresenceofiron-relatedand sulphate-reducing bacteria.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONRemovethebio-massmatrixcausedbybacterialfouling.Reducesulphurtasteandodorinwater.Cleanupwellscreens,pumpsanddistributionsystem. Restorewellproductivityandreducepowerandmaintenancecosts.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Safetouseonallplastics,rubberandmetals.Costeffective,efficientextendedlifetreatment.Improveswaterqualityandrenewswellproductionrate.Mitigatescorrosionandequipmentfailure.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT RecordinitialwellwaterpH. ThepreferredapplicationmethodistoapplyasolutionofAQUA-CLEARAEintothescreenedintervalthroughatremiepipe. MixAQUA-CLEARAEwithwaterat6-12oz/galofwateror47-94ml/Lofwaterandapplydirectlyintoscreenedintervalwithatremiepipe.Whenutilizingthismethod,calculatethevolumeofwaterinthescreenedareaanddoublethecalculatedvolumetoaccountforthewaterinthegravelpackandformationinterface.

Caution: Never mix chlorine and AQUA-CLEAR AE liquid blend in well.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUA-CLEAR AE acid enhancer to be added to water for well rehabilitation. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on well condition, product application and mixing efficiency.


110AQUA-CLEAR MGAAQUA-CLEARMGAdryblendofgranularacidandadditivesisusedintheremovalofiron,manganeseandcarbonatescale.Itretainsstrengthlongerthanmostliquidacids,whichincreasesitscleaningcapability.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONDispersescaleandincrustation.Removescaleandincrustationfromthewaterwellscreen,casing,gravelpackandpumpingequipment.Restorewellproduction.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Safetouseonallplastics,rubberandmetals.Noharmfulvapors.Improveswaterquality(color,tasteandappearance).Reducesequipmentandpipingfailuresduetoscalebuild-upandcorrosion.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT RecordinitialwellwaterpH. ThepreferredapplicationmethodistoapplyasolutionofAQUA-CLEARMGAadditiveintothescreenedintervalthroughatremiepipe. MixAQUA-CLEARMGAwithwaterat½-1lb/galofwateror0.06-0.12kg/Lofwaterandapplydirectlyintoscreenedintervalwithatremiepipe.Whenutilizingthismethod,calculatethevolumeofwaterinthescreenedareaanddoublethecalculatedvolumetoaccountforthewaterinthegravelpackandformationinterface.

Caution: Never mix chlorine and AQUA-CLEAR MGA additive in well.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUA-CLEAR MGA dry granular acid to be added to water for well rehabilitation. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on well condition, product application and mixing efficiency.


111BARAD-381BARAD-381™cementadditiveisadry,free-flowingpowderdesignedtoreducethefiltrationrateandretardthesetofPortlandCementslurriesusedinwaterwell,mineralsexplorationandconstructionapplications.WhenusedinconjunctionwithPortlandCementattherecommendedconcentration,BARAD-381cementadditivecreatesaslurrywithenhancedflowpropertiesandimprovedbondingcharacteristics.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReductionoffiltrationratesinPortlandCementslurries.DelayedsetofPortlandCementslurries.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Noadditionalwaterrequirementforadditive.Canenhancehydraulicbondingcharacteristicsofcement.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAdded to make-up water for cement (preferred method) Requiredconcentration:add2lb(0.91kg)ofBARAD-381cementadditiveforevery94lb(42.64kg)ofPortlandCement,oraddatBARAD-381at2.12%byweight

ofcement(BWOC) AddBARAD-381cementadditivetotheappropriatevolumeofmake-upwaterandmixathighshearfor2-3minutespriortoadditionofPortlandCement AddPortlandCementtoBARAD-381additive/watermixtureandmixathighsheartoensureefficientwettingofcementsolids PumpBARAD-381additive/cementmixtureintoannularspaceorborehole

The above are generalized concentrations of BARAD-381 cement additive for augmentation of Portland cement. The ultimate product performance will be based on proper formulation, mixing efficiency and effective displacement.


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BARAD-399CORE™singlesackdrillingfluidsystemisengineeredtoaddressthemajorityofdrillingsituationsinwirelinecoringoperations.TheBARAD-399COREsystemprovideseasymixing,rapidhydrationcharacteristicsandyieldsadrillingfluidformulationwithidealviscosity,excellentfiltra-tioncontrol/lubricityandenhancedboreholestabilization.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFormationofalow-solids,freshwaterdrillingfluidengineeredforwirelinecoringapplications.Clay/shalestabilizationlimitingswellingand/ordispersion.Filtrationcontrolinporousformations.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.

ADVANTAGESReducesvariationinformulationfromshifttoshift.Reducesnumberofproductsonsite.Noadditivesnecessary.Optimizedgrindsizeforenhancedmix-ingandyield.Efficientlyimprovesfiltrationcontrol.Provideslubricity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlb/100 gal lb/bbl* kg/m3

7.0 - 10.5 17.0 - 25.0 20.0 - 30.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water (saline or freshwater) prior to the addition of BARAD-399 CORE single sack drilling fluid system for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BARAD-399 CORE single sack drilling fluid system to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


BARAD-399 CORETM

113BARA-DEFOAM 500BARA-DEFOAM®500defoamerisdesignedfortopicalapplicationtobreakdownfoamassociatedwithair/foamdrillingoperations.BARA-DEFOAM500defoamercanbeusedtodefoammostwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedbreakdownofsurfacefoamforair/foamdrillingsystems.Reducedsurfacefoaminwater-baseddrillingfluids.Minimizedairentrainmentinwater-baseddrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESEasytouse,readilydispersibleinwater.Effectiveinlowconcentrations.Non-siliconedefoamer.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTBreakdown of surface foam for air/foam drilling MixBARA-DEFOAM500defoamerwithwaterintoapumpsprayerataratioof8-32floz/galofwater(62.5-250ml/Lofwater).Applymixturewithpumpsprayer

in mist form to the surface of the generated foam. Forlargerscaleairfoamorstifffoamoperationswherelargervolumesarerequired,mixBARA-DEFOAM500defoamerat6.25-25%byvolumewithfreshwater

and apply topically to manage produced foam.

Reduction of foaming in water-based drilling fluids AddBARA-DEFOAM500defoamerdirectlyintotheaffectedfluidataconcentrationof0.5-1.0pint/100gal(0.6-1.25L/m³)ofdrillingfluid.

The above are generalized concentrations of BARA-DEFOAM 500 defoamer to be added to water based drilling fluids or foam produced from air/foam drilling. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on the nature of the system the product is applied to, method of application and efficiency of treatment.


114BAROID 41BAROID®41weightingmaterialisaspeciallyprocessedbariteinpowderformforuseasadrillingfluidweightingadditive.BAROID41weightingmaterialhasaspecificgravityof4.1andcanbeusedtoincreasethedensityofdrillingfluidsupto21lb/gal(2.40sg).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsincreasedrillingfluiddensityupto21lb/gal(2.4sg).Helpscontrolformationpressures.Helpsstabilizetheborehole.

ADVANTAGESHighquality,freefromcorrosiveandabrasivematerial.Chemicallyinert.Cost-effectiveweightingagent.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT BeforeaddingBAROID41weightingmaterial,theMarshFunnelviscosity(sec/qt)ofthecirculatingfluidshouldbeincreasedtofourtimesthe desiredfinalweightbytheadditionofAQUAGELorQUIK-GEL additives AddBAROID41materialthroughahighshearmixersotheentirecirculatingvolumeisatuniformweight Tocontrolanartesianflowatthesurface,premixthenecessaryvolumeofweightedmudandapplyinonecontinuousoperation

NOTE: In near surface holes drilled in unconsolidated alluvium (overburden), weights in excess of 11 lb/gal (1.32 sg) could result in loss of circulation

The above are generalized concentrations of BAROID 41 weighting material to be added to fresh-water based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on subsurface pressures encountered, application and mixing efficiency.


115LUBRA-BEADS

LUBRA-BEADS®sphericalbeadlubricantiscomprisedofcopolymerbeadsandareavailableintwosizes–CoarseandFine.LUBRA-BEADSsphericalbeadlubricantfunctionssimilartotinyballbearingsthatwillnotbreakunderextremestressandimpact.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsprovidelubricationinwater-basedandoil-basedsystems.Helpsreducetorqueanddrag.Helpsreducejackingforcesinmicrotunnellingoperations.Helpsprovidelubricationindeviatedwellbores

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrine-basedfluids.Insolubleinwater.Stableattemperaturesupto400°F(205°C).



1.0 - 7.0 2.4 - 17.0 3.0 - 20.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

LUBRA-BEADS spherical bead lubricant will be removed from a re-circulated mud system by the solids control equipment. Allowable concentration levels may vary with drilling discipline and/or application used. As the product is a physical bead, all inline screens,

ports and orifices should be evaluated to ensure material may physically pass through without creating restriction.

The above are generalized concentrations of LUBRA-BEADS spherical bead lubricant to be added to fresh or salt water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.


116PLUGFOAM PART A & BPLUGFOAMA&Baretwoliquidcomponentswhichcomprisearigidfoamsystem.PLUGFOAMAisdesignedtobemixedwithPLUGFOAMBtocre-ateaquicksettingandstablechemicalfoam.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFormsarigidurethanefoamthatcanbeusedforsealingannularspace,losscirculationzonesandaroundconductorpipe.

ADVANTAGESQuicksetting.Costeffective.Exhibitsadhesiveproperties.Rigidset.Lowpermeability.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTThe PLUG FOAM A & B rigid foam system is created by combining components into a suitable mixing container in the ratio of one can of part A to one can of part B Stir mixture thoroughly for 5 - 10 seconds, then place into annular space

Theyieldanddensityofthefoammixwilldependontemperature,geometryofthespacetobefilledanddistributionofthefoammix

Attention to safe handling and use of the product is strongly recommended

Donotplacethefoammixinaclosedcavityorcontainer,asthefoamrapidlyexpandsandwillbuildpressureandtemperature

PLUG FOAM A & B are designed for Industrial use only

117Soda AshSodaAshisawhite,granularpowderprimarilyusedtoconditionandsoftenmake-upwaterandraisepH.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONTreatouthardnessduetocalciuminmake-upwater.RaisepH.

ADVANTAGESEliminatecalciumionsbyremovingthemasinsolublecalciumcarbonate.Maximizetheperformanceofbentoniteandpolymerproduct.



0.2 - 0.85 0.5 - 2.0 0.6 - 2.4 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

HardnessandpHlevelsofmake-upwatershouldbecheckedpriortoadditionofSodaAsh AdditionofSodaAshshouldalwaysbedonepriortoadditionofbentoniteorpolymertothefluidsystem Soda Ash should not be added at the same time as other drilling fluid components Whentreatingmake-upwaterpHrangesshouldbemaintainedbetween8.5-9.5

The above are generalized concentrations of Soda Ash sodium carbonate to be added to fresh or salt water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, water chemistry, application and mixing efficiency.


118SYSTEM FLOC-360SYSTEMFLOC-360™polymericflocculantisusedtoflocculateclaysandshalesencounteredindrillingoperationsandfacilitaterecyclingand/ordis-posalofwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONPromotesflocculationandsettlingofdispersedformationsolidsinclearfluidsandconventionaldrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESCancreateaggressivewater/solidsseparation.Canimproveclarityofresidualfluidsaftertreatment.Effectiveinlowtomoderateconcentrations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTContactyourlocalBaroidIDPrepresentativeforoptimizationofproductuse.

TESTING EQUIPMENTSOFCHEK® HARDNESS TEST STRIPSTotalHardnessismeasuredintherangeof0-425parts/million(0to25grains/gal).SofChek®WaterHardnessTestStripsarepackaged50toabottleforprofessionals

requiringaquick,reliablemethodofon-sitetesting.SofChekTestStripsalsocomeindividuallypackagedincasesof250and1000.SofChekTotalHardnessTestStripscan

reducetimespenttestinginthefield.

FILTER PRESS API (LPLT)Filtrationandwall-buildingpropertiesofdrillingfluidsandcementslurriesaredeterminedbyafilterpress.Thefiltrationrateisameasureoffluidlossmeasuredinmilliliters

(ml)[1ml=1cm³]under100psi(690kPa)ofpressurethroughaspecialfilterpaperfor30minutes.Wall-buildingcharacteristicsaredemonstratedbythethicknessandcon-

sistencyofthefiltercake(theresidue)depositedonthefilterpaperattheendofthisperiod.Thefiltercakeismeasuredtotheclosest1/32"(0.8mm).

MODEL 140 MUD BALANCETheModel140MudBalanceprovidesasimple,practicalmethodforaccuratedeterminationoffluiddensity.Itisoneofthemostsensitiveandaccuratefieldinstruments

availablefordeterminingthedensityorweight-per-unit-volume(specificgravity)ofdrillingfluids.AnoutstandingadvantageofthisMudBalanceisthatthetemperatureofthe

sampledoesnotmateriallyaffecttheaccuracyofreadings.Ahighimpactplasticcaseprotectsthebalanceduringtransportandprovidesasecurebaseinitsworkingposition.

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TESTING EQUIPMENT, continuedMARSH FUNNEL VISCOMETERTheMarshFunnelViscometerModel201andMeasuringCupModel202aremadeofrugged,break-resistantplasticthatresiststemperaturechangedeformation.The

MeasuringCup,graduatedincubiccentimetersandfluidounces,isdesignedspecificallyforusewiththeMarshFunnel.Thiseasytooperateequipmentisusedformaking

rapid,onthespotmeasurementsoffluidsviscosity.TheMarshFunnelreadingsareonlygeneralmeasurements,butthefrequentreportingoftheMarshFunnelViscositywill

indicatechangesinthefluidviscositythatcouldrequirecorrectiveaction.

pH STRIPSDrillingfluidpHmeasureswhetherthefluidisbasicoracidic.UsingpHstripsallowsforaquick,reliablemethodforonsitetestingintherangeof0-14pH.pHstripscome

individuallypackagedincasesof100,andallowfordeterminingpHtothenearest0.5pHbymatchingthefourcolorsonthestriptothechartonthepackage.

SAND CONTENT TEST KITSieveanalysisisthepreferredmethodforsandcontentdeterminationbecauseofthereliabilityofthetestandsimplicityofequipment.Thevolumeofsand,includingthat

ofvoidspacesbetweengrains,isusuallymeasuredandexpressedasapercentagebyvolumeofthedrillingfluid.Thekitconsistsofaspecial200meshsieve2½inches

indiameter,fastenedinsideacollaruponwhichasmallfunnelisfittedoneitherend.Thisisusedwitha10mlglassmeasuringtube,graduatedtoreadfrom0to20%the

percentagesandbyvolume.Thecollarandfunnelaremadeofpolyethyleneandthescreenismadeofbrass.A500mlwashbottleandcarryingcaseareincluded.

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MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS, U.S.ROUND TANK, Gals/Inch of Height0.003402 x (Diameter (in))2

RECTANGULAR TANK, Gallons/Inch of HeightLength(ft)xWidth(ft)x0.6234

ROD CONTENT, Gallons/100 feet4.081x(InsideDiameter(in))2

ROD DISPLACEMENT, Gallons/100 feet[4.081 x (Outside Diameter (in))2]-RodContent

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MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS, MetricROUND TANK, Liters0.7854 x (Diameter (m))2 x Height (m) x 1000

RECTANGULAR TANK, LitersLength(m)xWidth(m)xHeight(m)x1000

ROD CONTENT, Liters0.0007854x(InsideDiameter(mm))2 x Length of rods in the hole (m)

ROD DISPLACEMENT, Liters[0.0007854 x (Outside Diameter (mm))2xLengthofrodsinthehole(m)]–RodContent

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STANDARD CALCULATIONS

ANNULAR VOLUME, Gallons

( Dh2 - dp2 ) 24.52 x Depth (ft)

HOLE VOLUME/PIPE CAPACITY, Gallons

( Dh2 ) 24.52 x Depth (ft)

ANNULAR VELOCITY (AIR), Feet/Minute

Cfm x ( 183.4 ) Dh2 - dp2

Note: Dh = Diameter of hole, inches dp = diameter of pipe, inches

ANNULAR VELOCITY (FLUID), Feet/Minute

Pump Output (gal/min) x ( 24.52 ) Dh2 - dp2

HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE, Pounds/Inch2

0.052xMudWeight(lbs/gal)xDepth(ft)

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METRIC CALCULATIONS

ANNULAR VOLUME, Liter/Meter

( Dh2 - dp2 ) 1273 x Depth (m)

HOLE VOLUME/PIPE CAPACITY, Liter/Meter

( Dh2 ) 1273 x Depth (m)

ANNULAR VELOCITY (AIR), Meters/Minute

m3/min x ( 1273000 ) Dh2 - dp2

Note: Dh = Diameter of hole, millimeters dp = diameter of pipe, millimeters

ANNULAR VELOCITY (FLUID), Meters/Minute

Pump Output (L/min) x ( 1273 ) Dh2 - dp2

HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE, kPa0.00981xMudWeight(kg/m3) x Depth (m)

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WEIGHT-UP CALCULATION WITH BARITE, U.S.

Lbs. of Barite Required (B) = [ 35.05 x (Wf - Wl) ]

x Vl 35.05 - Wf

WHERE: B = Amount of Barite to add, lbs

Vl = Starting volume of mud, gals

Wf =DesiredMudWeight,lb/gal

Wl =StartingMudWeight,lb/gal

RULE OF THUMB: ForWeightedDrillingFluidsupto12lbs/galusingBarite

Forevery140lbsofBariteaddedto100gals(U.S.)theweightwillrise1lb/gal

PriortoweightingupfluidtheFunnelViscositymustberaisedwithAQUAGEL®orQUIK-GEL®viscosifiertofourtimesthefinalmudweight

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WEIGHT-UP CALCULATION WITH BARITE, Metric

Barite Required (B) = [ 4.2 x (Wf - Wl) ]

x Vl 4.2 - Wf

WHERE: B =AmountofBaritetoadd,kg

Vl = Starting Volume of mud, L

Wf =DesiredMudWeight,sg

Wl =StartingMudWeight,sg

RULE OF THUMB: ForWeightedDrillingFluidsupto1.44sgusingBarite

Forevery168kg/m³theweightwillrise0.12sg

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CONVERSION TABLE

Standard Multiply by Metric

Depth Feet 0.3048 Meter

Volume Gallons 0.003785 CubicMeters

Pressure Pounds/squareinch 6.895 Kilopascals

FlowRate Gallons/minute 3.785 Liters/minute

Additive Concentration Pounds/100 gallons 1.1983 Kilograms/cubicmeter

MudWeight Pounds/gallon 0.12 SpecificGravity

CakeThickness 32nd of an inch 0.794 Millimeters

RateofPenetration Feet/hour 0.3048 Meters/hour

WeightonBit Thousands of pounds 0.4536 Tonnes

Pressure Gradient Pounds/squareinch/footofdepth 22.62 Kilopascals/meter

CasingWeight/Length Pounds/foot 1.488 Kilograms/meter

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CORE ROD SIZING

Size OD (mm)

ID(mm)

Weight(kg/m3)

Threads/in

Content(L/100 m)

AQ 44.5 34.9 14.0 4.00 95.8

BQ 55.6 46.0 18.0 3.00 166.3

NQ 69.9 60.3 23.4 3.00 285.8

HQ 88.9 77.8 34.4 3.00 474.4

PQ 117.5* 103.2 47.2** 3.00 836.6 *Coupling OD **With Coupling PQ Rod Body OD = 114.3

WIRELINE DRILL RODS Q WIRELINE DRILL RODS

Size OD (in)

ID(in)

Weight(1lb/10ft)

Threads/in

Content(gal/100ft)

AQ 1.75 1.375 31 4.00 7.7

BQ 2.1875 1.8125 40 3.00 13.4

NQ 2.75 2.375 52 3.00 23.0

HQ 3.5 3.0625 77 3.00 38.2

PQ 4.625* 4.0625 106** 3.00 67.4 *Coupling OD **With Coupling PQ Rod Body OD = 4 ½ inches

WIRELINE DRILL RODS Q WIRELINE DRILL RODS

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ANNULAR VELOCITY - TABLE FOR WATER WELL APPLICATIONSHole Size

17.5 inPipe Size

4.5 in Hole Size12.25 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole Size8.5 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole Size7.5 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole SIze6 in

Pipe Size3.5 in

Hole Size5 in

Pipe Size3.5 in

Flow Rate Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity

US GPM L/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min

50.0 189.0 4.0 1.3 9.0 2.9 24.0 7.2 34.0 10.4 52.0 15.7 96.0 29.3

75.0 284.0 6.0 2.0 14.0 4.3 35.0 10.8 51.0 15.5 77.0 23.6 144.0 43.9

100.0 379.0 9.0 2.6 19.0 5.7 47.0 14.3 68.0 20.7 103.0 31.4 192.0 58.5

125.0 473.0 11.0 3.3 24.0 7.2 59.0 17.9 85.0 25.9 129.0 39.3 240.0 73.1

150.0 568.0 13.0 3.9 28.0 8.6 71.0 21.5 102.0 31.1 155.0 47.1 288.0 87.8

200.0 757.0 17.0 5.2 38.0 11.5 94.0 28.7 136.0 41.5 206.0 62.8

225.0 852.0 19.0 5.9 42.0 12.9 106.0 32.3 153.0 46.6 232.0 70.7

250.0 945.0 21.0 6.5 47.0 14.4 118.0 35.9 170.0 51.8 258.0 78.5

275.0 1041.0 24.0 7.2 52.0 15.8 129.0 39.5 187.0 57.0 283.0 86.4

300.0 1130.0 26.0 7.8 57.0 17.2 141.0 43.0 204.0 62.2

400.0 1514.0 34.0 10.4 75.0 23.0 188.0 57.4 272.0 82.9

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TABLE FOR WATER WELL APPLICATIONS, continuedHole Size

17.5 inPipe Size

4.5 inHole Size12.25 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole Size8.5 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Flow Rate Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity

US GPM L/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min Mtr/Min

500.0 1893.0 43.0 13.0 94.0 28.7 235.0 71.7

600.0 2271.0 51.0 15.7 113.0 34.5 282.0 86.1

700.0 2650.0 60.0 18.3 132.0 40.2

800.0 3028.0 68.0 20.9 151.0 46.0

900.0 3407.0 77.0 23.5 170.0 51.7

1,000.0 3785.0 86.0 26.1 189.0 57.5

1,100.0 4164.0 94.0 28.7 207.0 63.2

1,200.0 4542.0 103.0 31.3 226.0 69.0

1,300.0 4921.0 111.0 33.9 245.0 74.7

1,400.0 5299.0 120.0 36.5 264.0 80.5

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