MUD GEL®

MUD GEL viscosifier is a finely ground, premium-grade sodium bentonite that conforms to the American Petroleum Institute (API) Specification 13A, section 9 requirement.

MUD GEL viscosifier also functions as a filtrate reducer in freshwater drilling fluids.

Applications and Functions

Viscosified water-based drilling fluids
Reduced filtration by forming a thin filter cake with low permeability
Improved hole cleaning capabilities
Hole stability in poorly consolidated formations

Advantages

Develops gel structure for cuttings suspension
Can be added directly to fresh water or freshwater drilling fluids
Provides lubricity in drilling fluids

MUD GEL

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