Bentone 128 Oil

Elementis Specialties, Inc.
469 Old Trenton Road.

East Windsor, NJ 08512
Tel: 609 443-2500
Fax: 609 443-2422
Elementis GmbH
Stolberger Strasse 370
Cologne, 50933
Germany
Tel: +49 221 485 2900
Fax: +49 221 485 2901
contactus@elementis-na.com www.elementis-specialties.com
BENTONE 128
Rheological Additive
for drilling muds and working fluids in low temperature environments
Typical Properties
BENTONE 128 additive is a moderate downhole

temperature performance organoclay designed to
deliver rapid dispersion and good sag resistance
properties. BENTONE 128 is specifically designed to
provide rapid rheology build in low temperature field
conditions down to 35F (2C). Under these
conditions, BENTONE 128 will effectively viscosify
invert and all-oil muds formulated with diesel,
mineral oil, and poly, linear and iso alpha olefins
base fluids.
Composition
organic derivative of a
bentonite clay
Color
very light cream
Form
finely divided powder
Specific Gravity
1.6
Moisture %
3.0
Incorporation
Applications
As BENTONE 128 is an easier-dispersing

organoclay, less work will be needed to incorporate
it into the drilling fluid, and the need to circulate
down-hole to build full rheology is significantly
reduced. Moderate agitation is required to disperse
BENTONE 128 into the base fluid, where it will
rapidly develop rheology.
Viscosifying drilling fluids including:

Oilbased drilling muds
Invert emulsion muds
Packer fluids
Completion fluids
Workover fluids
Based on:
Diesel oil
Crude oil
Mineral oil
Synthetic oils
The amount of stirring needed during incorporation

will depend on the temperature of the oil. At room
temperature, when only moderate shear is used,
gelation should begin in 10 to 15 minutes.
Increased levels of shear will shorten the mix time.
As the oil temperature is reduced, more time will be
needed for viscosity build to begin. BENTONE 128
will gel oils at temperatures as low as 35F/2C, but
prolonged agitation will be required, especially if only
moderate shear is available.
Conditioning mud before storage

Increasing suspending properties of packer fluids
Preparing spotting fluids to free stuck pipe
Attributes
A chemical polar activator is not required to ensure

full development of rheological properties when
BENTONE 128 is used in invert muds, where water
acts as the activator. In low polarity fluids, such as
low aromatic mineral oils, BENTONE 128 will build
rheology with mixing.
BENTONE 128 Gellant

Disperses easily with less shear
Yields at temperatures as low as 35F/2C, versus
conventional organoclays
Highly efficient in low aromatic mineral oils and
other low toxicity base fluids
In all-oil systems or in low polarity fluids where no

water is included in the formulation, or where water
is unwanted, a chemical activator is generally
required to rapidly build yield. Mixing 5% water, by
weight, into the activator can enhance its efficiency.
Effectively suspends weighting materials and

drilling solids
Not harmful to the environment
NOTE: The information herein is currently believed to be accurate. We do not guarantee its accuracy. Purchasers shall not rely on statements herein when purchasing any products.
Purchasers should make their own investigations to determine if such products are suitable for a particular use. The products discussed are sold without warranty, express or implied,
including a warranty of merchantability and fitness for use. Purchases will be subject to a separate agreement which will not incorporate this document.
DS-835
3/96
Elementis Specialties, Inc 2013
The following activators have proved effective for
BENTONE 128:
Mineral Oil Invert, 80/20, 14 ppg

Aged 16 hrs. @ 300F - Tested @ 120F
Suitable
Chemical Activators
Formulation
Mineral Oil, bbl
Primary Emulsifier, ppb
Secondary Emulsifier, ppb
Lime, ppb
BENTONE 128, ppb

Fluid Loss Additive, ppb
Barite, ppb
Brine, 30% CaCl2, bbl
0.52
9
2
5
6
8
325
0.17
Properties
Plastic Viscosity, cPs
2
Yield Point, lbs./100ft
2
Gels, 10sec/10min, lbs./100ft
ES, volts
Brookfield, 0.3 RPM, cPs
Initial
42
12
10/12
760
21,200
Use level as a percentage

of BENTONE 128 weight
Methanol / water (95/5)

Propylene carbonate
Propylene carbonate / water (95/5)
11 %
11 %
11 %
Levels of Use
The level of use depends on the rheological
properties needed, and on the type of base oil being
used. Pilot trials are recommended to optimize
performance before field use.
Mud Type
All Oil
Diesel oil
Mineral oil
Invert Emulsions
Diesel oil
Mineral oil
Alpha olefins
Pounds per
barrel
Kg/m
4 - 10
8 - 12
11 - 28
23 - 34
IAO Invert, 80/20, (unweighted)

2-6
5-9
5 - 10
6 - 17
14 - 26
14 - 28
Formulation
IAO, bbl
Lime, ppb
BENTONE 128, ppb

0.80
10
3
1
10
0.20
Properties
2
2
ES, volts
Initial
14
11
9/9
765
22,400
(PAO,LAO,IAO)
Performance
Invert Muds
Diesel Invert, 80/20, 14ppg
Formulation
#2 Diesel, bbl
Lime, ppb
BENTONE 128, ppb

Fluid Loss Additive, ppb
Barite, ppb
Properties
2
2
ES, volts
0.52
9
2
5
3
8
325
0.17
Initial
40
14
10/11
713
28,000
300F
52
11
6/11
700
21,200
@300F
13
12
8/10
376
26,100
All-Oil Muds*
All-Oil, No Polar Activator
Aged 16 hrs. @ 150F - Tested @120F
Formulation
Base Oil, bbl
(#2 Diesel or Mineral Oil)
Emulsifier, ppb
Lime, ppb
BENTONE 128, ppb

Barite, ppb
@250F
41
10
9/11
601
26,000
0.78
0.75
1
5 or 10
325
DS-835
3/96
All-Oil, No Polar Activator

Aged 16 hrs. @ 150F - Tested @120F (Cont.)
Properties - #2 Diesel
2
2
Properties - Mineral Oil
2
2
Initial
5 ppb
10 ppb
15
19
3
32
3/5
13/14
16,000
48,800
Initial
5 ppb
10ppb
14
22
2
10
2/9
6/10
8,800
13,200
*All Oil Mud Performance: Properties developed in

formulations without a polar activator. Yields and
Brookfields will increase if an activator is used.
All muds tested at 120F.
Health and Safety Data

Before using this product please consult our Material
Safety Data Sheet for information on safe handling.
DS-835
3/96

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Elementis Specialties, Inc.

469 Old Trenton Road.

BENTONE 128 additive is a moderate downhole

very light cream

finely divided powder

As BENTONE 128 is an easier-dispersing

Viscosifying drilling fluids including:

The amount of stirring needed during incorporation

Conditioning mud before storage

A chemical polar activator is not required to ensure

BENTONE 128 Gellant

In all-oil systems or in low polarity fluids where no

Effectively suspends weighting materials and

Elementis Specialties, Inc 2013

The following activators have proved effective for

Mineral Oil Invert, 80/20, 14 ppg

BENTONE 128, ppb

Use level as a percentage

Methanol / water (95/5)

IAO Invert, 80/20, (unweighted)

BENTONE 128, ppb

BENTONE 128, ppb

BENTONE 128, ppb

Elementis Specialties, Inc 2013

All-Oil, No Polar Activator

*All Oil Mud Performance: Properties developed in

Health and Safety Data

Elementis Specialties, Inc 2008

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