Aquagel 1 PDF
Aquagel 1 PDF
Aquagel 1 PDF
Viscosifier
Product
Description
Applications /
Functions
Advantages
Typical
Properties
Recommended
Treatment
AQUAGEL visocifier is a treated premium grade Bentonite. AQUAGEL visocifier is finely ground to aid
in dispersion and meets API specifications 13A, section 9 requirements. This product can provide viscosity
and gelling characteristics to most water-based drilling fluids and also helps reduce fluid loss and filtrate
seepage into the formation.
Appearance
Bulk density, compacted
Bulk density, uncompacted
Bulk density, compacted
Bulk density, uncompacted
Variable-colored powder
73 lb/ft
50 lb/ft
1169 kg/m
800 kg/m
1. Add AQUAGEL viscosifier in concentrations of 0-25 lb/bbl (0-70 kg/m) to any active system.
2. Mix slowly through a jet mixer or sift slowly into the vortex of a high-speed stirrer.
Note: For optimum yield, AQUAGEL viscosifier should be prehydrated in fresh water when the fluid's
chlorides exceed 8000 ppm.
Packaging
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Because the conditions of use of this product are beyond the seller's control, the product is sold without warranty either express or implied and upon condition that purchaser make its own test to determine the suitability for
purchaser's application. Purchaser assumes all risk of use and handling of this product. This product will be replaced if defective in manufacture or packaging or if damaged. Except for such replacement, seller is not liable
for any damages caused by this product or its use. The statements and recommendations made herein are believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made, however.