Product Description
SHALEMUL® P emulsifier is a liquid blend of organic fatty acids which provides a stable water-in-oil emulsion, improved thermal stability and enhanced HPHT filtration control. It serves as the primary emulsifier for SHALEDRIL™ diesel or mineral oil-based drilling fluid system specially applied in shale gas and tight oil blocks. It requires the addition of lime to produce a calcium soap in-situ.
Applications/Functions
- Stabilizes brine-in-oil emulsions using calcium chloride or calcium bromide brine
- Improves the dispersion character of particles in high-density fluids
- Promote oil-wetting in invert emulsion systems
- Effectively disperses high-density particles in emulsions to alleviate settling
Advantages
- Effective at low concentrations
- Temperatures stable to > 350°F (177°C)
- Compatible with other oil-based and synthetic mud additives and systems
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Dark liquid
- Flash point: >199°F (93°C)
- Pour Point:<14°F (-10°C)
- Specific gravity: 0.93
Recommended Treatment
- A typical range is 4-12 ppb (11.4-34.2kg/m3)
- For every pound of SHALEMUL® P that is added to the system, add 0.5 ppb of lime
Package
- 55GAL (208L)/DRUM or 180KG/DRUM
