CR-650

VISCOSIFIER AND ENCAPSULATOR

Description Typical Properties

CR-650 is a high molecular weight powdered copolymer designed Appearance: White free flowing granular powder
to provide viscosity, cuttings encapsulation, stabilise reactive clays
pH (0.28 % solution): 7.0 – 8.0
and shale, enhance bore-hole stability and improve core recovery.
CR-650 is extremely versatile used in all methods of drilling that Nature of charge: Anionic
will also improve the lubricating properties of the fluid and act as
Recommended Treatment
a mild flocculant.
Application Application kg / m3
Under normal drilling conditions 0.5 – 0.75
CR-650 forms a protective film over the core and on the
To stabilize swelling clays and shales 0.75 – 1.5
walls of the bore hole. CR-650 reduces water invasion into
hydratable dispersive clays and shale, providing excellent cuttings To improve core recovery in sandy, friable 1.0 – 2.5
ground
encapsulation and borehole stability. CR-650 is also very effective
at stabilizing loose, friable sand bearing formations. CR-650 is used CR-650 can be slowly introduced into mechanical agitation,
to form a single product low solids fluid system, can be combined through water discharge or a mud hopper.
with high yield Bentonite to prepare a complete fluid system and
is effective when added to inhibitive salt systems such as NaCl and Packaging
KCl based fluids. Concentration will increase slightly when used in 15 kg pail
a system containing inhibitive salts.
Advantages
• Very economical,
• 100 % active
• Easily mixed with adequate mixing equipment
• Forms a complete low-solids drilling fluid system
• Effective in fresh to mildly hard saline environments
• Provides viscosity and improves the lubricity
• Effective cuttings encapsulator that limits dispersion
• Assist in improving cuttings removal
• Inhibits reactive clays and shale
• Compatible with most water-based drilling fluid systems,
polymers and lubricants
• Non-toxic and will not ferment.
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Several factors will dictate the most appropriate concentration rate. Please contact your nearest AMC representative for optimum results. CANADA

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Rev. 11-09-2012