organophilic attapulgite clay application for DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES and rheology modifier in oil base muds.

the rheological properties of organophilic clay gel-quality bentonite clay is unaffected by high ionic concentration in the drilling environment. This has led many customers to simply call it “salt gel”. A clear advantage over other mineral thickeners is that bentonite’s special properties allow the makeup water to be not just fresh water but the driller can also use the local environment’s brackish or brine water, water saturated with salt, or even contaminated with gypsum or cement at any pH level. Another unique feature of bentonite is that it is unaffected by over-shearing. Other rheology modifiers fade with prolonged or repeated shear, but bentonite clay performance will remain unchanged.

Some fracking fluids also have suspension and thixotropic thickening requirements. Fracking fluids containing boron mineral pose a difficult challenge with dispersion and suspension. Our bentonite clay rheology modifier and stabilizer is very effective at keeping the boron dispersed and suspended throughout its application. In addition, bentonite clay additive’s low dosage and very low grit content makes it far less abrasive on mixing and pumping equipment than other mineral products.

**The above information is for customers’ reference only. Performance characteristics vary depending on specific application. please contact us by email at info@fznewmaterials.com if detailed application method for materials needed.