Clay Sync™: Shale Stabilizer Product Data Sheet

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CLAY SYNC

Shale Stabilizer
Product
Description

Applications /
Functions

Advantages

Typical
Properties

Recommended
Treatment

Packaging

Product Data Sheet

CLAY SYNC is a low molecular weight, non-ionic 100% active dry polymer for use as a clay inhibitor in
water-based drilling fluids. CLAY SYNC also strengthens shale and lubricates the wellbore. The polymer
adheres to the surface of reactive clays preventing dispersion and hydration. When used in conjunction
with the Polymer Package of the HYDRO-GUARD system, it creates a very shear-thinning system
that imparts low ECDs while still yielding good hole cleaning rheology.

Primary component in the HYDRO-GUARD system


Stable to 300F (149C)
Inhibitive qualities are enhanced by higher salt concentrations
Maintains borehole stability and promotes gauge holes in shales and siltstone
Low molecular weight allows pore-space water-blocking in shales
Inhibits hydratable formations/promotes higher solids removal

Can be used in all monovalent brines


Easily mixed and dispersible
Does not blind shakers
Does not impact drilling fluid properties when used in recommended concentrations
Promotes improved cuttings integrity

Appearance
pH, (1% aqueous solution)
Specific gravity
Concentration, (% active polymer)

Off white granules


6.5 to 7.5
1.04
100

CLAY SYNC should be mixed through the hopper for best results in the HYDRO-GUARD system.
If salinity >140,000 ppm use 2 lb/bbl (5.6 kg/m), if salinity <140,000 ppm use 3 lb/bbl (8.4 kg/m)
or more.
CLAY SYNC is packaged in 50-lb (22.7-kg) bags.

Baroid, Product Service Line, Halliburton P.O. Box 1675 Houston TX 77251 (281) 871-5516
Because the conditions of use of this product are beyond the seller's control, the product is sold without warranty either express or implied and upon condition that purchaser make its own test to determine the suitability
for purchaser's application. Purchaser assumes all risk of use and handling of this product. This product will be replaced if defective in manufacture or packaging or if damaged. Except for such replacement, seller is not
liable for any damages caused by this product or its use. The statements and recommendations made herein are believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made, however.

CLAY SYNC and HYDRO-GUARD are trademarks of Halliburton Copyright 2003, Halliburton

4/1/03

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