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REL-PAC XTRA-LOW: Helps increase borehole stability by lowering filtrate
and fluid loss more effectively than other polyanionic cellulose (PAC)
polymers. Aids cleaning by not significantly raising viscosities and impeding
flow. Helps control reactive formations by reducing available water, and
controls unconsolidated formations by reducing whole fluid loss.
SHORE PAC: Easy-mixing, water-soluble, polymer supplied as a granular powder
designed for preparation of viscous earth-reinforcing fluids or slurries in a variety
of drilling applications. NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified.
SLURRYBOND: Powdered, inorganic mineral formula used for the solidification
of high solids drilling slurries. Made from non-biodegradable mineral designed for
use on waste slurry that fails to pass a Paint Filter Liquids Test (PFLT).
SLURRYBOND 200: Proprietary, solid, granular, super-absorbent polymer that
rapidly absorbs and retains aqueous matter. Made from non-biodegradable polymer
designed for use on waste slurry that fails to pass a Paint Filter Liquids Test (PFLT) or
slump test.
SLURRYBOND 2000: Powdered, inorganic mineral and polymer formula used for
the solidification of high solids drilling slurries. Made from a non-biodegradable
mineral and polymer mixture designed for use on waste slurry that fails to pass a
Paint Filter Liquids Test (PFLT) or slump test.
SLURRYBOND 2000 G: Granular, inorganic mineral and polymer formula used
for the solidification of high solids drilling slurries. Made from a non-biodegradable
mineral and polymer mixture designed for use on waste slurry that fails to pass a
Paint Filter Liquids Test (PFLT) or slump test.
SUPER PAC: Multi-purpose, liquid polymer designed for minimizing fluid loss to
the formation. Enhances properties of bentonite drilling fluids and creates optimum
drilling efficiency through filtration control.
SUPER PAC XTRA-LOW: Low-viscosity polymer that aids in the control of reactive
and unconsolidated formations by reducing filtrate and whole fluid loss. Assists
hole cleaning in HDD work and increases penetration rates in vertical wells by not
significantly raising viscosities.
SUPER THIN: Highly concentrated additive engineered to reduce drilling fluid
viscosity and assist in settling solids. It offers immediate thinning action, reduces gel
strength and is more cost-effective than traditional thinners. NSF/ANSI Standard 60
certified.
SUSPEND-IT: Dry biopolymer used to increase suspension and removal of larger
drilling cuttings, gravel and cobble in difficult formations. Enhances gel strength
without significantly increasing viscosity.
Drilling Mud Direct LLC, (720) 489-0300, www.muddirect.net
Barakade DWD Solidify: Effectively solidifies leftover slurry and cuttings. Allows for
disposal via dump truck instead of vac truck, reducing overall volume to be disposed
and disposal costs.
DMD Lubra Star: Our most popular liquid additive, it reduces torque and friction,
prevents sticking, lubricates many aspects of the bore, and is invaluable as an
additive for pipe pull.
DMD Power PAC L/DMD Power PAC R: Dry, polyanionic-cellulose (PAC) polymer
that improves filtrate/water-loss control and improves borehole stability. Available in
" L " grade (viscosity neutral) and " R " grade (boosts viscosity).
DMD Power XAN: Premium-quality biopolymer used as a suspension enhancer and
hole cleaning aid. Helps suspend cuttings, sand and gravel.
DMD Soda Ash: Boosts pH level of make-up water to improve bentonite mixing and
performance.
Power DET: Drilling detergent formulated for HDD. Low foaming, it helps manage
bit balling and prevents sticking tendencies of clay.
Power Swell: Plugging and sealing granular polymer that absorbs water to swell to
200 times its original particle size. Effective LCM for HDD.
Power Thin: Clay-thinning agent, mud thinner. A liquid that helps combat swelling
clays and will also reduce the viscosity of a thick slurry. Helps manage clay problems.
M-I SWACO, (601) 649-1500, slb.com/hdd
DUO-VIS/SUPER-VIS: High-molecular-weight biopolymer used for increasing
carrying capacity in water-based systems, and to increase low-shear viscosity for
cuttings transport and suspension.
PLATINUM D-D: Aqueous blend of surface-active agents designed to reduce the
surface tension of all water-based mud systems and reduce the sticking tendency of
water-sensitive shale cuttings, which minimizes bit balling.
PLATINUM PAC: Premium, specially coated PAC designed for easy mixing without
fish-eye formation. It provides filtration control and clay swelling inhibition in
freshwater systems. NSF certified.
PLATINUM PAC UL: This polyanionic cellulose (PAC) is a high-quality, readily
dispersible, water-soluble polymer designed to control fluid loss. And, as an " ultralow "
(UL) additive, it causes minimal increase in viscosity in water-based muds. NSF
certified.
PLATINUM ROD EASE: Superior, environmentally friendly lubricant that reduces
torque, corrosion and wear on equipment, while increasing ROP and overall rig
potential.
POLYPAC R: This polyanionic cellulose is a high-quality, water-soluble polymer
designed to control fluid loss and increase viscosity in water-based muds.
POLY-PLUS & POLY-PLUS 2000: Both PHPA polymers boost viscosity and lubricity
and provide clay inhibition. POLY-PLUS 2000 is 52 percent active and will not
separate under any conditions. Both polymers are NSF certified.
POLY-PLUS RD: Polymer product that is readily dispersed and designed to provide
cuttings encapsulation and clay stabilization. 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, where good mixing
equipment is unavailable. Also acts as a viscosifier, friction reducer and flocculant,
and provides some fluid-loss control. NSF certified.
POLYSWELL: Unique, crosslinked polymer designed to swell many times its original
weight when added to a drilling fluid. Its primary application is for lost circulation.
RINGFREE: Low-molecular-weight, liquid polymer designed to thin bentonite-based
fluids. Also aids in breaking up sticky or swelling clays to help reduce torque and
drag. NSF certified.
Wyo-Ben, Inc., (406) 652-6351, www.wyoben.com
Borzan: This true biopolymer is highly concentrated to minimize the cost per
gallon. Its gel strengths suspend solids and prevent sticking, reducing loss circulation
problems.
Claymaster: Concentrated, nonhazardous, proprietary clay inhibitor that can be
used with either polymer or bentonite drilling fluid systems.
Drill-X HP: Low-foaming, drilling detergent and wetting agent used in freshwater
systems. It also offers lubrication characteristics.
Dril-Trol QD: Dry version of Uni-Drill, offering fluid loss control, moderate viscosity
and superior clay inhibition.
Kwik-Vis " D " : Premium PHPA polymer in a dry granular form. Designed to achieve
high viscosities in shaft, caisson, horizontal drilling and slurry trenching operations,
and in small drill applications.
Thinz-It: High-performance thinning agent for heavy clay applications. Can be used
in conjunction with Drill-X to produce a unique " dispersed " mud system for better
hole cleaning and faster penetration rates.
Uni-Drill: Proprietary liquid polymer designed for use in rotary and HDD operations.
It mixes quickly and controls fluid loss, preventing the formation clays from swelling.
Wyo-Lube RR: Premium drilling fluid lubricant designed for HDD, rotary drilling
and mining industries. Its superior lubricating properties decrease torque and drag,
increase the penetration rate and reduce wear on tooling.
Wyo-Vis LVP: Powder polymer that shields clays from swelling during the boring
operation, while adding limited viscosity to the mud system.
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