Fed Prime Sol - Sulfonated Asphalt

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Product Bulletin FED PRIME SOL 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 wallcake characteristics. It is also used as a supplemental high-temperature fluid-loss additive for water-base drilling fluid systems. FED PRIME SOL Physical appearance ...................................... Fine black/gray powder Specific gravity ............................................. 0.90 – 0.96 @ 77°F Odor .............................................................. Mild sulfur Solubility....................................................... 71% soluble in water @ 72°F pH ................................................................. 9.12 (1% solution) PROPERTIES water. It inhibits shale hydration by bonding to the shale, not just coating the shale and clay particles. Normal concentrations of the FED PRIME SOl additive range from 3 to 6 lb/bbl for shale stabilizing control and 6 lb/bbl for high-temperature fluid-loss control. In water-base drilling fluid systems, FED PRIME SOL shale inhibitor additive exhibits the following characteristics: Stabilizes shales Lowers torque and drag Reduces high-temperature fluid loss Produces thin-walled filtercakes Improves borehole stability FED PRIME SOL shale inhibitor is a sulfonated asphalt that can be used in most water-base muds. It is a free-flowing powder and can be added directly to the mud system through the mixing hopper. It is not necessary to premix the FED PRIME SOL agent with oil. It contains no surfactants or gilsonite compounds commonly found in low-cost shale-control products. FED PRIME SOL shale inhibitor’s active ingredient is a true sulfonated asphalt prepared by the sulfur trioxide process. FED PRIME SOL additive will not interfere with well logging or formation analysis and does not produce a sheen on APPLICATIONS

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Product Bulletin

FED PRIME SOL 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 wallcake characteristics. It is also used as a supplemental high-temperature fluid-loss additive for water-base drilling fluid systems.

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PROPERTIES

APPLICATIONS

Physical appearance...................................... Fine black/gray powder Specific gravity............................................. 0.90 – 0.96 @ 77°F Odor .............................................................. Mild sulfur Solubility....................................................... 71% soluble in water @ 72°F pH ................................................................. 9.12 (1% solution)

water. It inhibits shale hydration by bonding to the shale, not just coating the shale and clay particles.

Normal concentrations of the FED PRIME SOl additive range from 3 to 6 lb/bbl for shale stabilizing control and 6 lb/bbl for high-temperature fluid-loss control.

In water-base drilling fluid systems, FED PRIME SOL shale inhibitor additive exhibits the following characteristics: • Stabilizes shales • Lowers torque and drag • Reduces high-temperature fluid loss • Produces thin-walled filtercakes • Improves borehole stability

FED PRIME SOL shale inhibitor is a sulfonated asphalt that can be used in most water-base muds. It is a free-flowing powder and can be added directly to the mud system through the mixing hopper. It is not necessary to premix the FED PRIME SOL agent with oil. It contains no surfactants or gilsonite compounds commonly found in low-cost shale-control products. FED PRIME SOL shale inhibitor’s active ingredient is a true sulfonated asphalt prepared by the sulfur trioxide process.

FED PRIME SOL additive will not interfere with well logging or formation analysis and does not produce a sheen on

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Easy to handle and mix Plugs micro-fractures and seals shales Inhibits swelling and water-wettingof shales Reduces High-Temperature, High-Pressure (HTHP) fluid loss

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Reduces torque and drag Improves filtercake quality Increases drilling fluid lubricity

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