| ACTIGUARD |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: ACTIGUARD shale inhibitor is a non-toxic blend of surfactants and low-toxicity vegetable oils that chemically bond to clays to inhibit water absorption and swelling. Used in the APHRON ICS system. |
| ACTIVATOR I |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: ACTIVATOR I thermal extender is a unique additive designed to be added to certain types of biopolymer-containing fluids to enhance their thermal stability. Used in the APHRON ICS system. |
| ACTIVATOR II |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: ACTIVATOR II thermal stabilizer increases the thermal stability of drilling fluids viscosified with polysaccharide polymers, e.g., natural gums, cellulose derivatives and biopolymers such as xanthan gum. Used in the APHRON ICS system. |
| Alpine Field, Alaska: FLOPRO NT Delivers Problem-Free Drilling While Meeting Production Goals |
PERFORMANCE REPORT - The FLOPRO NT reservoir drill-in fluid system, developed for the Alaskan Alpine Field, has provided problem-free drilling while meeting the operator's production goals. NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN HARD COPY. If a hard copy is desired, download the file and print it locally. |
| ASPHASOL |
ASPHASOL is a partially water-soluble, dispersible blend of sulfonated organic resins used to stabilize shale sections, control solids dispersion and improve wall-cake characteristics. |
| ASPHASOL SUPREME |
PRODUCT BULLETIN. ASPHASOL SUPREME shale inhibitor is a partially water-soluble, water-dispersible sulfonated asphalt. It is used to aid in stabilizing shale sections, controlling solids dispersion and improving wall-cake characteristics. It is also used as a supplemental high-temperature fluid loss additive for water-base drilling fluid systems. |
| BLUE STREAK |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: BLUE STREAK mud conditioner is a novel, water-base mud additive, specifically designed for use in the APHRON ICS system. |
| BUBBLE BUSTER |
BUBBLE BUSTER defoamer is a low-toxicity blend of defoaming agents formulated to control foaming in viscous brine systems or muds containing freshwater or seawater. |
| CAL-CAP |
CAL-CAP is a dry acrylamide copolymer designed to provide cuttings encapsulation and shale stabilization. CAL-CAP is the primary encapsulation polymer in M-I's calcium chloride mud system, CALDRIL. |
| Caustic Soda |
Caustic soda is used in water-base muds as a source of hydroxyl ions to control pH. |
| CAUSTILIG |
CAUSTILIG is a causticized lignite which controls rheology and reduces fluid loss, extends temperature limits, emulsifies oil, reduces flocculation and stabilizes water-base muds. |
| Citric Acid |
Citric acid is an organic acid used to reduce pH, precipitate soluble calcium and sequester iron. |
| CLEAN UP |
CLEAN UP is a detergent blend of selected anionic and non-ionic surfactants used for general rig and engine cleanup and as a specialized cuttings wash solution for oil muds. |
| CMC HV |
CMC HV is a high-viscosity sodium carboxymethylcellulose designed to control fluid loss and provide viscosity in water-base drilling fluids ranging from fresh water to saturated salt water. |
| CMC LV |
CMC LV is a low-viscosity sodium carboxymethylcellulose designed to control fluid loss with minimum increase in viscosity in water-base drilling fluids ranging from fresh water to saturated salt water. |
| CONQOR 101 |
CONQOR 101 is a water-dispersible filming amine that forms a protective film on all metal surfaces, helping prevent corrosion attack from oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. |
| CONQOR 202B |
CONQOR 202B corrosion inhibitor is an oil-soluble, slightly water-dispersible, film-forming organic amine. It effectively protects the drillstring by forming a tough, persistent film on metal surfaces. |
| CONQOR 303A |
CONQOR 303A is a modified, amine-type additive designed to prevent general corrosion attack on casing, tubing and downhole tools in contact with clear completion brines. |
| CONQOR 404 |
CONQOR 404 is an all-purpose, water-soluble, passivating type of corrosion inhibitor which forms a protective film on metal surfaces to guard against corrosion attack. NOTE: HARD COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Download and print locally if a hard copy is desired. |
| D-D |
D-D is an aqueous drilling detergent blend of surface-active agents designed to reduce the surface tension of all water-base mud systems and reduce the sticking tendency of water-sensitive shale cuttings. |
| DEFOAM-A |
PRODUCT BULLETIN. DEFOAM-A additive is a liquid defoaming agent formulated with higher alcohols to control foaming in all water-base drilling fluids containing freshwater, brackish water, seawater, saltwater, and saturated saltwater, as well as completion fluid. This Product Bulletin is not currently available in printed form, but the pdf file may be downloaded. |
| DEFOAM-X |
DEFOAM-X is a low-toxicity blend of defoaming agents formulated to control foaming in muds containing freshwater or seawater and in viscous brine systems. |
| DUO-TEC |
DUO-TEC is a disposable, technical grade xanthan gum. DUO-TEC provides viscosity, including LSRV, and weight-material suspension for all water-base mud systems. DUO-TEC has the unique ability to produce a fluid that is highly shear-thinning and thixotropic. |
| DUO-TEC NS |
DUO-TEC NS is a non-dispersible, technical grade xanthan gum. DUO-TEC NS provides viscosity, including LSRV, and weight-material suspension for all water-base mud systems. DUO-TEC NS has the unique ability to produce a fluid that is highly shear-thinning and thixotropic. |
| DUO-VIS |
DUO-VIS is a high-molecular-weight biopolymer used to increase the viscosity of water-base mud systems and provide solids suspension. |
| DURALON |
DURALON thermally stable synthetic polymer is used as a filtration-control additive for a wide range of water-base drilling fluids, from freshwater to saturated sodium chloride systems. It also can be used in lime, gyp, seawater and KCl systems. DURALON is thermally stable up to 400°F (204°C), which is sufficient for most drilling applications. Typical concentrations range from 1 to 8 lb/bbl, depending on the temperature and contaminants present in the system. |
| DUROGEL |
DUROGEL sepiolite clay viscosifier for all types of water-base muds, is stable to very high temperatures. |
| ECOTROL |
ECOTROL is a primary filtration-control additive for use in all oil- and synthetic-base mud systems. The product is specially designed to complement the emulsifiers of the oil- and synthetic-base mud systems to provide tight HTHP fluid-loss control at a low product concentration. It also is very effective in 100% oil-base applications and in very high temperatures (up to 500°F (260°C)). |
| EMI-780 |
EMI-780 is a is a co-associating polymer for enhancing the shells structure of aphrons used in APHRON waterbase fluid technologies. |
| FAZE-MUL |
PRODUCT BULLETIN - FAZE-MUL surfactant is the primary emulsifier and wetting agent for the FAZE-PRO system. It provides excellent emulsion stability and preferential wetting of solids by the contiuous, non-aqueous phase. It has the unique ability to reverse to an oil/synthetic-in-water emulsion, for the best possible cleanup. |
| FAZE-WET |
PRODUCT BULLETIN - FAZE-WET surfactant is the secondary wetting agent in the FAZE-PRO reservoir drill-in fluid system. It increases the preferential wetting of solids by the continuous, non-aqueous phase. FAZE-WET improves filtration control while increasing the fluid's resistance to contamination. |
| FER-OX |
FER-OX is a high-quality, ground iron oxide (hematite) with a Specific Gravity of 5 or more, that allows weighted muds to have a lower solids content which can contribute to a faster ROP. |
| FLO-TROL |
FLO-TROL is a special starch additive used for filtration control in FLO-PRO systems. |
| FLO-VIS |
FLO-VIS is the premium-grade, clarified xanthan gum used as the primary viscosifier for the FLO-PRO system. |
| FLO-VIS NT |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: FLO-VIS NT premium grade, non-dispersed xantahn gum is a high-molecular-weight biopolymer used for increasing viscosity in reservoir drill-in fluid systems such as FLOPRO NT. |
| FLOXIT |
FLOXIT polymer is a powerful, organic flocculant for settling drill solids. It is a synthetic polymer that can be used in clearwater drilling to flocculate all solids. |
| FORM-A-SET |
FORM-A-SET is a one-sack blend of polymers, crosslinking agents and fibrous lost-circulation materials designed to plug matrix and naturally fractured or vugular zones. |
| FORM-A-SET AK |
FORM-A-SET AK is a special blend of polymers and fibrous materials designed to plug matrix and fractured zones. When added with DUO-VIS and activated with a combination of FORM-A-SET XL, time and temperature, FORM-A-SET AK produces a firm, rubbery, ductile plug that effectively prevents loss of fluid to the formation. |
| GEL SUPREME |
GEL SUPREME is a premium-grade Wyoming bentonite, which has not been chemically treated, providing filter-cake building, filtration control and solids suspension in water-base systems. |
| GELEX |
GELEX bentonite extender is a flocculating polymer capable of doubling the yield of bentonite used to formulate low-solids, non-dispersed systems. |
| GLYDRIL DG |
GLYDRIL DG water-miscible glycol is a low-toxicity, multi-functional additive for drilling fluids. At low concentrations, GLYDRIL DG extends the temperature stability of polymeric materials commonly used in drilling fluids, particularly biopolymers. GLYDRIL DG also has applications in suppressing gas hydrates in deepwater applications and as an alternative to calcium chloride in the internal phase of an oil-base mud. |
| GLYDRIL GP |
GLYDRIL GP, a polyalkylene glycol with a low cloud point and wide molecular weight range, provides improved shale stability, lubricity, high-temperature filtration control and helps reduce dilution rates and bit balling. |
| GO DEVIL II |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: GO DEVIL II drilling polymer is a blend of non-ionic polymers that provide LSRV in drilling fluid systems. Used in the APHRON ICS system. |
| G-SEAL |
G-SEAL is a coarse-sized plugging agent used to bridge and seal permeable formations in water-, oil- and synthetic-base mud systems. |
| K-17 |
K-17 is a potassium-causticized lignite designed for use in potassium systems to control rheology, reduce fluid loss and provide potassium for shale inhibition. |
| K-52 |
K-52, a completely water-soluble organic potassium source containing 40% potassium by weight, is used as an alternative to potassium chloride for providing an increased level of potassium to improve shale inhibition and wellbore stability in applications where chlorides are undesirable. |
| KLA-CURE |
KLA-CURE hydration suppressant is a water-soluble, environmentally acceptable, organic compound designed to reduce the dispersion and swelling of reactive clay formations. KLA-CURE effectively inhibits shale or gumbo clays from hydrating and minimizes the potential for bit balling. KLA-CURE may be used in freshwater, seawater, saltwater, low-solids or weighted systems. NOTE: HARD COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Download and print locally if a hard copy is desired. |
| KLA-GARD |
KLA-GARD shale stabilizer reduces the swelling of sensitive shales and drill cuttings exposed to water-base drilling fluids. It inhibits shale hydration, reducing the effect of drill solids on viscosity, and it works to minimize problems such as excessive dilution rates, increased torque and drag, high surge and swab pressures, and bottom-hole assembly balling. This high-quality, concentrated product has applications in a wide variety of mud systems and has such low toxicity characteristics it can be used offshore. NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN HARDCOPY. Download and print locally if a hardcopy is desired. |
| KWIK-THIK |
KWIK-THIK high-yield bentonite is a premium Wyoming bentonite blended with special extenders. The result is a viscosifier that yields approximately twice as much viscosity as regular API bentonite in freshwater applications. |
| Lime |
Also known as hydrated lime and slaked lime, lime is used as a source of calcium and alkalinity in water-, oil- and synthetic-base systems. Applications include increasing pH, providing excess lime as an alkalinity buffer, flocculating bentonite muds, removing soluble carbonate ions, controlling corrosion and activating fatty-acid, oil- and synthetic-base mud additives. |
| Lithium Hypochlorite |
Lithium hypochlorite is a strong oxidizer used in water-base drill-in fluids as a breaker for various polymers. |
| LO-WATE |
LO-WATE is an acid-soluble weighting and bridging agent for drilling and workover/completion fluids. This high-purity ground limestone has a specific gravity of approximately 2.8 and can be used to formulate fluids to 14 lb/gal. |
| LUBE-100 |
LUBE-100 reduces torque, drag and the potential for differential sticking by reducing the coefficient of friction of water-base muds. It also provides additional wellbore stability and inhibition, reduces bit balling and improves high-temperature filtration control. |
| LUBE-167 |
LUBE-167 water-dispersible lubricant is designed to decrease the coefficient of friction in all water-base muds, reducing torque and drag. It also has a unique wettability characteristic which lowers the potential of BHA balling. LUBE-167 contains no hydrocarbons and is compatible with all water-base fluids. |
| M-I BAR |
M-I BAR weight material is a high-quality, drilling-grade barite (barium sulfate) used to increase the density of drilling fluids. This high-specific-gravity mineral is the most widely used weight material with applications in all drilling fluid systems and meets all API specifications for barite. |
| M-I GEL |
M-I GEL viscosifier is a premium-grade Wyoming bentonite (a sodium montmorillonite clay) that will yield 91 to 100 barrels of 15-cp mud per ton. It is used as a primary filter-cake-building, filtration-control and suspension agent in freshwater systems, and has application in all water-base mud systems. M-I GEL is a high-quality product which meets the API specifications for bentonite. |
| M-I SEAL |
M-I SEAL lost circulation material is an all-purpose additive designed to reduce not only severe lost circulation but also minor seepage losses. The product is effective when drilling formations that are fractured or vugular and when drilling highly porous formations. THIS PRODUCT BULLETIN IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. |
| M-I-X II |
Available in fine, medium and coarse grades, M-I-X II cellulose fiber is a superior plugging agent used to bridge and seal permeable formations in water-, oil- and synthetic-base muds. The product is particularly useful for preventing differentially stuck pipe when drilling depleted zones where high differential pressures exist. |
| MY-LO-JEL |
MY-LO-JEL pre-gelatinized corn starch is a high-quality polysaccharide used to provide filtration control in all types of water-base drilling fluids. This non-ionic natural polymer is effective in all make-up waters, including high-salinity and high-hardness brines. |
| NOVAMOD |
NOVAMOD organic gelling agent is a liquid rheology modifier used in NOVADRIL, NOVAPLUS and NOVATEC synthetic-base mud systems. It increases low-shear-rate viscosities and gel strengths for improved hole cleaning. The primary application is in large-diameter, high-angle, horizontal and extended-reach wells to increase cuttings-carrying capacity. |
| NOVAMUL |
NOVAMUL emulsifier, the primary emulsifier in the NOVADRIL, NOVAPLUS and NOVATEC synthetic-base mud systems, provides excellent emulsion stability, preferential wetting of solids by the continuous synthetic phase, filtration control and temperature stability. |
| NOVATHIN |
NOVATHIN deflocculant, a thinner in the NOVADRIL, NOVAPLUS and NOVATEC synthetic-base mud systems, reduces viscosity and gel strengths in the mud without the need for dilution or changing the synthetic-to-water ratio. |
| NOVAWET |
NOVAWET surfactant, the wetting agent in the NOVADRIL, NOVAPLUS and NOVATEC synthetic-base mud systems, increases the preferential wetting of solids by the continuous synthetic phase. It improves thermal, rheological, filtration and emulsion-stability characteristics while increasing the fluid's resistance to contamination. NOVAWET has particular application in higher-brine-content systems and when water flows are encountered where potential water-wet solids or high viscosity may occur. |
| NUT PLUG |
NUT PLUG is ground nut shells usable in all drilling fluids for lost circulation and seepage control. THIS PRODUCT BULLETIN IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. |
| PAC PLUS |
PAC PLUS polyanionic cellulose polymer is a premium-grade, filtration-control additive designed to meet stringent performance standards. This high-quality polymer will control fluid loss and increase viscosity in water-base muds. |
| PAC PLUS UL |
PAC PLUS UL polyanionic cellulose polymer is a premium-grade, filtration-control additive designed to meet stirngent performance standards. This high-quality polymer will control fluid loss, but because it is an "ultra-low" additive, it causes a minimal increase in viscosity in water-base muds. |
| PASSIVATOR I |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: PASSIVATOR I defoamer has been specifically designed for use in the APHRON ICS system. |
| PIPE-LAX |
PIPE-LAX additive is used in diesel oil or in oil-base muds to form a highly effective stuck-pipe spotting fluid. NOTE: HARD COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Download and print locally if hard copies are desired. |
| PIPE-LAX ENV |
PIPE-LAX ENV is a water-dispersible, low-toxicity spotting fluid designed to free differentially stuck pipe by penetrating between the wall cake and metal. It offers strong metal-wetting characteristics and may be used as a lubricant after incorporation into the active system. |
| PIPE-LAX W |
PIPE-LAX W stuck-pipe additive is a liquid, one-drum product for preparing weighted, oil-base spotting fluids. It contains all the materials necessary to formulate weighted solutions for freeing differentially stuck pipe. PIPE-LAX W spots are easily and quickly mixed. |
| POLYPAC |
POLYPAC polyanionic cellulose is a high-quality, water-soluble polymer designed to control fluid loss and increase viscosity in water-base muds. |
| POLYPAC UL |
POLYPAC UL polyanionic cellulose is a high-quality, water-solubel polymer designed to control fluid loss, and bacause it is an "ultra-low" additive, it causes a minimal increase in viscosity in water-base muds. |
| POLY-PLUS |
POLY-PLUS polymer is a high-molecular-weight, anionic liquid designed to provide cuttings encapsulation and shale stabilization. POLY-PLUS also acts as a viscosifier, friction reducer and flocculant while providing some fluid-loss control. POLY-PLUS can be used in mud systems ranging from low-solids to weighted, utilizing makeup waters from fresh to saltwater. |
| POLY-PLUS RD |
POLY-PLUS RD polymer is a readily dispersible product designed to provide cuttings encapsulation and shale stabilization. It is formulated for easy mixing with improved dispersion to eliminate "fish-eyes." This is beneficial when rapidly mixing either large quantities or high concentrations of polymer or where good mixing equipment in unavailable. POLY-PLUS RD also acts as a viscosifier, friction reducer, flocculant, and provides some fluid-loss control. |
| POLY-SAL |
POLY-SAL starch is a high-quality, preserved polysaccharide used to provide filtration control and rheology stability in all types of water-base muds. This non-ionic, natural polymer is effective in all make-up waters, including high-salinity and high-hardness brines such as NaCl, KCl, MgCl2, CaCl2 and complex brines. |
| RESINEX |
RESINEX resinated lignite is designed to provide filtration control and rheological stability over a wide range of temperatures and in the presence of contaminants. RESINEX is a temperature-stable, synthetically formulated resin and lignite complex which has proven to be one of the most effective high-temperature filtration-control additives available. |
| SAFE-BUFF 8 |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: SAFE-BUFF 8 is an alkaline earth metal oxide designed to be used as a pH buffer in water-base drilling and completion fluids. |
| Salt |
Salt is the common name for sodium chloride. This widely available commercial chemical is an economical product for formulating clear solids-free workover and completion fluids to 10 lb/gal.reducing the freezing point of water-base fluids and to reduce the potential of forming gas hydrates. |
| SALT GEL |
SALT GEL attapulgite clay is an effective viscosifier for all water-base systems, including those made up with brackish water, seawater and saturated salt water. |
| SHALE CHEK |
SHALE CHEK shale-control additive is specifically formulated to minimize the effects on water-sensitive shales when drilling with water-base muds. SHALE CHEK reduces the potential for gumbo balling that typically occurs in offshore wells. Secondary benefits include reduced fluid loss and improved rheology stability. The product has application in all water-base mud systems and has good environmental acceptability when used at the recommended concentrations. |
| SI-1000 |
SI-1000 scale inhibitor is a blended product containing a water-soluble, organic phosphorus compound. SI-1000 limits the deposition of mineral scales such as CaCO3 and CaSO4 on downhole tubulars and associated surface equipment. |
| SIGMASALT |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: SIGMASALT is a unique organic phase transfer salt used in combination with SIGMASOLV AND SIGMASURF to impart conductivity to the continuous phase of invert emulsion systems. |
| SIGMASOLV |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: SIGMASOLV is an inert organic liquid used to impart polarity to the continuous phase of invert emulsion systems. |
| SIGMASURF |
PRODUCT BULLETIN: SIGMASURF in a unique surfactant used in combination with SIGMASOLV to impart polarity and surfactancy to the continuous phase of invert emulsion systems. |
| Soda Ash |
Soda ash is used in water-base muds as a source of carbonate ions to precipitate calcium, increase pH or flocculate spud muds. Soda ash is the common name for sodium carbonate. It is a weak base which is soluble in water and dissociates into sodium and carbonate ions in solution. |
| Sodium Bicarbonate |
Sodium bicarbonate is used in water-base muds as a source of bicarbonate ions to precipitate calcium and reduce pH. It is primarily used for treating cement contamination. |
| SP-101 |
SP-101 sodium polyacryylate copolymer is a medium-molecular-weight, anionic additive used to reduce fluid loss in freshwater and seawater muds. This synthetic additive has a high temperature limit and is not subject to bacterial degradation. |
| SPERSENE |
SPERSENE chrome lignosulfonate is a multi-purpose deflocculant and gel-strength reducer, temperature stabilizer, inhibitor and filtration-control additive for use in all water-base systems. |
| SPERSENE CF |
SPERSENE CF chrome-free lignosulfonate is specially formulated to act as a deflocculant in all water-base mud systems. It reduces and stabilizes viscosity which assists in reducing fluid loss. |
| SPERSENE I |
SPERSENE I ferrochrome lignosulfonate is a multi-purpose deflocculant and gel-strength reducer, temperature stabilizer, inhibitor and filtration-control additive for use in all water-base systems. |
| SV-120 |
SV-120 hydrogen sulfide scavenger is a specifically formulated liquid designed to remove hydrogen sulfide from low-viscosity fluids. It is an organic metal complex which is soluble in virtually all types of water to reduce or remove hydrogen sulfide concentrations to a safe level. SV-120 is a winterized formulation with a low pour point and a high flash point. |
| SWA-157 |
SWA-157 is a supplemental additive used to improve filtration control and emulsion stability of VERSA and NOVA systems. It should be used in situations were thermal stability, emulsion stability or wettability problems are encountered. SWA-157 always should be used in conjunction with treatments of the primary emulsifier and wetting agent. THIS PRODUCT IS BEING RENAMED "M-I 157." |
| TACKLE |
TACKLE liquid polymer is a low-molecular-weight, anionic thinner designed to deflocculate a wide range of water-base muds. This concentrated aqueous product has proven itself in applications from the surface to TD. |
| TACKLE Dry |
TACKLE Dry powdered polymer is a low-molecular-weight, anionic thinner designed to deflocculate a wide range of water-base muds. This concentrated aqueous product has proven itself in applications from the surface to TD. |
| TANNATHIN |
TANNATHIN oxidized lignite is a naturally occurring material used to reduce fluid loss and deflocculate water-base muds. It is a partially soluble additive which provides thin, low-permeability filter cakes. |
| THERMPAC UL |
THERMPAC UL polyanionic polymer is a pure-grade, filtration-control additive for water-base muds. |
| VERSACOAT |
VERSACOAT organic surfactant is a multi-functional additive which serces as an emulsifier and wetting agent in the VERSA oil mud systems. |
| VERSALIG |
VERSALIG amine-treated lignite is a filtration-control additive designed for use in all VERSA oil-base systems as well as NOVA synthetic-base systems. It is an effective alternative to asphalt or gilsonite where their use is undesirable. |
| VERSALUBE |
VERSALUBE lubricant is designed to improve the lubricating properties of oil- and synthetic-base drilling fluids. VERSALUBE is oil soluble and characterized by low viscosity, superior anti-friction and anti-wear characteristics. |
| VERSAMOD |
VERSAMOD organic gelling agent is a liquid rheology modifier used in VERSADRIL and VERSACLEAN oil-base systems. It increases low-shear-rate viscosities and gel strengths for improved hole cleaning. |
| VERSAMUL |
VERSAMUL multi-purpose emulsifier is a liquid blend of selected emulsifiers, wetting agents, gelling agents and fluid stabilizers in a mineral oil base. It is the basic emulsifier for the VERSADRIL, VERSACLEAN and VERSAPORT oil mud systems. VERSAMUL provides excellent emulsion stability, secondary wetting, viscosity, filtration control and temperature stability. |
| VERSAPAC |
VERSAPAC rheological additive is a highly efficient thermally activated organic thixotrope. A unique 100% active, powdered material, VERSAPAC develops a high level of thixotropy in the VERSADRIL, VERSACLEAN and NOVAPLUS oil- and synthetic-base fluid systems. |
| VERSATHIN |
VERSATHIN deflocculant is used as a thinner and conditioner for oil-base muds and has application in all VERSA systems. It reduces viscosity and gel strengths through the action of macro-molecules which deflocculate solids in the mud without the need for dilution or changing the oil-to-water ratio. |
| VERSATROL I |
VERSATROL I gilsonite is a naturally occurring asphalt used for HTHP filtration control in all VERSA oil-base systems. It is often used to seal low-pressure and depleted formations. |
| VERSAWET |
VERSAWET organic surfactant is a concentrated and powerful oil-wetting agent for oi-base muds. It is used primarily in relaxed-fluid-loss, lower-lime VERSA oil mud systems which use VERSACOAT as the emulsifier. VERSAWET is an excellent wetting agent which is especially effective in systems using difficult-to-wet FER-OX. |
| VG-69 |
VG-69 organophilic clay is a viscosifier and gelling agent used to viscosify VERSA oil-base and NOVA synthetic-base systems. This amine-treated bentonite is used to increase carrying capacity and suspension properties, providing support for weight materials and improved cuttings transport. VG-69 also aids in filter-cake formation and filtration control. |
| VG-HT |
VG-HT organophilic clay is a viscosifier and gelling agent for use in all VERSA oil-base, NOVA synthetic-base or PARADRIL parafin-base systems. It is particularly effective in high-temperature applications. This high-quality, amine-treated hectorite is used to increase carrying capacity and syspension properties, providing support for weight materials and improved drill cuttings removal in high-temperature wells. VG-HT also aids in filtercake formation and filtration control. |
| VG-PLUS |
VG-PLUS organophilic clay is an improved viscosifier and gelling additive for all non-aqueous fluids, including NOVA synthetic-base and VERSA oil-base systems. |
| X-Cide 207 |
X-Cide 207 microbiocide is used to prevent bacterial degradation of organic materials in water-base drilling fluids. X-Cide 207 is registered with the EPA for oilfield use. |
| XP-20 |
XP-20 chrome lignite is a specially formulated product designed for use as a thinner, fluid stabilizer, inhibitor and fluid-loss-reducing agent in all water-base muds. It is an excellent additive for HTHP filtration control and rheological stabilazation for muds subjected to high temperatures. |
