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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Industrial Additives Features
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Advantages
- Cools and lubricates drill bit
- Mixes quickly and easily in freshwater or freshwater drilling fluids
- Reduces fluid loss into the formation
- Removes cuttings
- Stabilizes borehole
- Excellent hard water performance
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applicable Processes
- Application
- Hydraulic Barriers
- Seepage Cut-Off Walls
- Reservoirs
- Landfills
- Hazardous Material Containment
- Drilling Fluids
- Oil Well Drilling
- Mineral Exploration Drilling
- Water Well Drilling
- Seismic Drilling
- Caisson Drilling
- Horizontal Drilling
- Recommended Treatment
Condition lb/100 ga lb/bbl kg/m³ Normal Drilling Conditions 30-50 13-22 35-60 To stabilize caving formations 60-80 25-35 70-100 To stop circulation loss 70-95 30-40 85-110
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (PCF, Compact) | 66.0 | - | - |
| pH | 8.5 - 9 | - | - |
| Barrel Yield | min. 90 | - | - |
| Viscometer (600 rpm) | 42.0 | - | API 13A, Sec. 9 Specification |
| YP/PV Ratio | 1.5 | - | API 13A, Sec. 9 Specification |
| Filtrate Volume | 13.7 | cm³ | API 13A, Sec. 9 Specification |
| Residue (min. 75 Micrometers) | 3.0 | wt. % | API 13A, Sec. 9 Specification |
| Moisture | 7 - 12 | wt. % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Certificates & Compliance
- Meets or exceeds API Spec 13A Section 9, bentonite standards
- NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Certified
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
PRIME-GEL is available in 50 and 100 lb. multi-wall paper bags, 3000 lb. super sacks, and bulk shipments.