DEFLONATE® (chrome lignosulfonate)

Description

DEFLONATE®, a chrome lignosulfonate, is a versatile deflocculant and gelstrength reducer, temperature stabilizer and filtration-control addi-tive for use in all water-base systems.
DEFLONATE® additive is an excellent all-purpose deflocculant and fluid-loss-control agent. It is effective for viscosity control and fluid-loss reduction in all water-base mud systems, including freshwater, brackish water, seawater, salt, lime, gyp and potassium systems.

 Applications/Functions

• Highly effective deflocculant and rheology stabilizer (reduces viscosity and gel strengths)
• Compatible with all water-base mud systems
• Temperature tolerance up to 350°F (176°C)

Advantages

• Helps reduce fluid loss
• Inhibits shale hydration
• Tolerant to most known mud contaminants

Recommended treatment

Normal treatments of DEFLONATE® additive range from 1 to 12 lb/bbl (2.85 to 34.2 kg/m3 ). Initial treatments usually range from 1 to 6 lb/bbl (2.85 to 17.1 kg/m3 ), depending on the mud system, solids concentrations and the desired results. The product is added easily to the system through the mud hopper. Due to the product’s low pH, DEFLONATE® treatments require additional caustic soda, or an alternative alkaline material, to maintain a consistent pH. A normal ratio is one sack of caustic soda for every four sacks of DEFLONATE® additive. It is most effective in mud systems with an alkaline pH in the range of 9 to 11.

Typical properties

Appearance - Brown powder

Handling

Please refer to the MSDS for specific instructions

Packaging

DEFLONATE® is packaged in 50lbs (22.68 kg) or 55lbs (25 kg) bags.