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  DRILLING STARCH API 13A | CT-DRILSTARCH  

  PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  

It is a pre-gelatinized non fermenting Starch used to provide filtration Control in all types of water based Drilling Fluid Systems. It is a Non ionic natural Polymer and is highly effective in all waters including high salinity and high hardness waters. It Meets API 13A specifications for starch

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  APPLICATION  

It is an economical and very effective filtration control additive. It works well in all water including fresh water, highly saline water, hard water and can be used effectively in most mud systems

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  ADVANTAGES  â€‹

  • It provides economical Method of filtration Control.

  • Can be used in the full range of water types.

  • Stabilizes rheology.

  • Provides well bore stability and filtration control.

  • Non damaging to the formations

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  PROPERTIES  

Appearance: White to Cream Colored Free Flowing Powder Free from Extraneous Impurities

Moisture Content: 8% Max

4% Apparent Viscosity: 30 cps Max

Bulk Density: 0.75 – 0.95 Kg/ltr

Fermentation Test: 3 Days Stability Min

 

PERFORMANCE TEST 

4% SALT WATER TEST

DOSE: 1.0% W/V ON MUD

FILTRATE (API 13A, SECTION 11.3A): 10 CC MAX

R 600 (API 13A, SECTION 11.3A): 18 MAX

 

SATURATED SALT WATER TEST

DOSE: 1.0% W/V ON MUD 

FILTRATE (API 13A, SECTION 11.5): 10 CC MAX

R 600 (API 13A, SECTION 11.5): 20 MAX

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RESIDUE GREATER THAN 200 MICROMETERS (API 13A, SECTION 11.7): NO RESIDUE

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  PACKING AND STORAGE  

CT-DRILSTARCH is packed in 25 Kg Multiwall Paper Bags or HDPE Bags. Store in a dry location away from sources of heat or ignition, and minimize dust

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For TDS, MSDS or further enquiries, please write to info@catalystdrillchem.in

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