Clay Master-5C

Product Information

Applications

Water-sensitive formations, which contain swelling or sloughing-type clays such as smectite, some mixed layer
clays and certain types of illite, can be protected. Clay Master-5C, a concentrated clay stabilizer, prevents the
swelling and/or sloughing of such clay materials in the rock matrix—and extends protection beyond that offered
by temporary solutions such as calcium, sodium or potassium salt solutions and liquid KCI (potassium chloride)
substitutes.

Features and Benefits

• Applicable in any water, brine or acid-based stimulation treatment requiring control of migration and swelling
of clay minerals in any workover or stimulation treatment. Stabilizes potentially mobile siliceous fines such as
kaolinite, feldspars and fine quartz.
• Can be added “on-the-fly” or batch mixed.
• Effective at formation temperatures as high as 300°F (149°C).
• Not readily removed by subsequent treatments using brines or acid. Claymaster-5C leaves sand and silicates
water-wet.
• No shut-in period required to activate system.
• Works with mineral acids, brines and foamers for foam frac applications. Also effective in crosslinked gel
systems and is compatible with most nonionic surfactants in the BJ product line.
• Provides long-lasting protection of water-sensitive formation clays during workover or stimulation treatments.
• Facilitates higher hydrocarbon production potential by maintaining water-wet condition in the formation.
• Effective in all types of wells and formations.

Safety Precautions

Protective clothing, eye protection and face masks should always be worn when mixing chemicals. Should eye
contact occur, flush the affected area immediately with water for 15 minutes.
Supersedes

Clatrol-6.

Limitations

Claymaster-5C is not oil soluble, and thus should not be added to oil-based fluids. Clay Master-5C should not be
used in conjuction with anionic materials unless testing has indicated that the materials are compatible.

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Technical Data

Physical State: Liquid

Color: Light amber
Odor: Sugary
Specific Gravity: 1.04
Pour Point: -25°F (-32°C)
Ionic Character: Cationic
Solubility in Water: Soluble

References

MSDS

The above features and/or data are supplied solely for informational purposes and BJ Services Company makes no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their accuracy or use. All product warranties and
guarantees shall be governed by the BJ Services Company standard at the time of sale or delivery of service. Actual product performance or availability depends on the timing and location of the job, the type of job and the particular characteristics
of each job. This document is controlled by the reference date. To ensure that this is the current version, please reference the Services section of the BJ Services Website (www.bjservices.com) or ask your BJ representative.

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7/29/03