CT-CMC-LV Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Polymer Low Viscosity

CT-CMC LV is a low viscosity technical grade dispersible CarboxyMethyl Cellulose fluid loss additive designed to reduce API filtration rate with minimum increase in viscosity in water based drilling fluids.

APPLICATION

It is a cost effective additive used as a fluid loss reducer in fresh water and brackish water systems. It is used to control fluid loss in dispersed and non dispersed drilling fluids

ADVANTAGES

• Widely available and low cost polymer for fluid Loss control

• It is an effective at providing filtration control in most water based drilling fluids.

• It is effective in low concentrations.

• It is Non–Toxic.

• It is not subjected to bacterial fermentation and calcium contamination.

• Can be used in Most water based Fluid systems

PROPERTIES:

Appearance: Cream Coloured Free Flowing Powder Free From Extraneous Impurities

Sodium CMC Content % on Dry Basis: 55% Minimum

Degree of Substitution: 0.7 to 0.8

Moisture Content: 8% Maximum

pH in 1% Solution: 7 to 9

3% Soln Viscometer Dial Reading at 600 RPM: 90 Maximum

Solubility: Completely Soluble in Water at any Temperature

PERFORMANCE TEST

4% SALT WATER MUD;

API WATER LOSS: 10 ML MAX

PACKING

Material is packed in 25 Kg Multiwall Paper Bags or HDPE Bags