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Page 1: FIELD REFERENCE GUIDE · 2020-03-04 · AQUAGEL® 14 AQUAGEL finely ground, premium-grade Wyoming sodium bentonite meets the requirements of theAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)

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FIELD REFERENCE GUIDEBaroid Industrial Drilling Products

© 2016 Halliburton. All Rights Reserved.

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3TABLE OF CONTENTSBAROID INDUSTRIAL DRILLING PRODUCTS ................................ 5

CONTACT US ..................................................................................... 7

PRODUCT INDEX ............................................................................... 8

CLAY & SHALE STABILIZERS ........................................................ 55

FILTRATION CONTROL ADDITIVES ............................................... 47

FOAMING AGENTS & SURFACTANTS ........................................... 69

GROUTS ........................................................................................... 31

LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS .................................................. 79

LUBRICANTS, CUTTING OILS & ROD GREASE ........................... 87

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS ..................................... 105

THINNERS & DISPERSANTS .......................................................... 99

VISCOSIFIERS, GELLANTS ............................................................ 13

TESTING EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 116

MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS, U.S. ........................................... 118

MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS, Metric ....................................... 119

STANDARD CALCULATIONS ....................................................... 120

METRIC CALCULATIONS .............................................................. 121

WEIGHT-UP CALCULATION WITH BARITE, U.S. ........................ 122

WEIGHT-UP CALCULATION WITH BARITE, Metric .................... 123

CONVERSION TABLE .................................................................... 124

CORE ROD SIZING ........................................................................ 125

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5BAROID INDUSTRIAL DRILLING PRODUCTSThe Difference...Our Product Comes with our People.

Customer service providing technical and logistical expertise

Largeststaffoffieldservicerepstoworkonsitewithcontractors

Theindustry’slargestretaildistributionnetwork

ExtensiverangeofNSFStandard60certifiedproducts

Fifty continuous years of training the industry

Dedicated staff to ensure proper and timely order processing and material availability status, and to coordinate logistics and on-time/accurate billing

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7CONTACT USBaroid Industrial Drilling ProductsP.O. Box 1675Houston, Texas 77251

Customer Service800.735.6075+61 (0)8 9455 8345

Technical Service877.379.7412

[email protected]

www.baroididp.com

LOOK FOR THIS SIGN!

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8PRODUCT INDEXAQF-2™ ........................................................................................... 70

AQUA-CLEAR® AE ........................................................................ 106

AQUA-CLEAR® MGA ..................................................................... 107

AQUA-CLEAR® PFD ...................................................................... 100

AQUA-CLEAR® PFD DRY ............................................................. 101

AQUAGEL® ...................................................................................... 14

AQUAGEL GOLD SEAL® ................................................................ 15

AQUA-GROUT® and BENSEAL® System ...................................... 32

AQUAGUARD® ................................................................................ 33

BARAD-399 CORE™ .................................................................... 109

BARAD-658™ ................................................................................ 108

BARA-DEFOAM® 500 .................................................................... 110

BARAFOS® .................................................................................... 102

BARAZAN® D PLUS ........................................................................ 16

BARO-GEL™ ................................................................................... 17

BAROID® 41 ....................................................................................111

BAROID® BENTONITE PELLETS ................................................... 34

BAROID® GRANULAR BENTONITE .............................................. 35

BAROLIFT® ...................................................................................... 80

BARO-LUBE GOLD SEAL™ .......................................................... 88

BAROTHERM® GOLD ..................................................................... 36

BDF-368™ ....................................................................................... 71

BENSEAL® ....................................................................................... 37

BENSEAL® and EZ-MUD® SLURRY ............................................... 38

BIO-BORE™ .................................................................................... 18

BORE-GEL® ..................................................................................... 19

BORE-GROUTTM .............................................................................. 39

CASING SEAL™ ............................................................................. 40

CLAY-DRILL ...................................................................................... 56

CON DET® ........................................................................................ 72

CORE-LUBE™ ................................................................................. 89

DD-8 .................................................................................................. 90

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9PRODUCT INDEXDEXTRID® ........................................................................................ 48

DIAMOND SEAL® ............................................................................ 81

DINOMUL™ 2 ................................................................................... 91

EP MUDLUBE® ................................................................................ 92

EXB-PLUG™ ................................................................................... 41

EZ-MUD® .......................................................................................... 57

EZ-MUD® DP .................................................................................... 58

EZ-MUD® DP GOLD ......................................................................... 63

EZ-MUD® GOLD ............................................................................... 59

EZ-MUD® PLUS ............................................................................... 60

EZ-SEAL® ......................................................................................... 42

FUSE-IT® .......................................................................................... 82

HOLEPLUG® .................................................................................... 43

IDP-214 ............................................................................................. 93

IDP-404 ............................................................................................. 73

IDP-479 ............................................................................................. 94

IDP-585 ............................................................................................. 95

IDP-604 ............................................................................................. 74

KWIK-SEAL™ .................................................................................. 83

LIQUI-TROL™ ................................................................................. 49

LUBRA-BEADS® ............................................................................ 112

MICA ................................................................................................ 84

MUD DET .......................................................................................... 75

MUD-GEL® ....................................................................................... 20

NO-SAG® .......................................................................................... 21

N-SEAL™ ......................................................................................... 85

NXS-LUBE® ...................................................................................... 96

PAC™-L ........................................................................................... 50

PAC™-R ........................................................................................... 51

PENETROL® .................................................................................... 76

PLUGFOAM PART A & B .............................................................. 113

POLY-BORE™ ................................................................................. 64

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10PRODUCT INDEXSoda Ash ....................................................................................... 114

SYSTEM FLOC-360™ ................................................................... 115

TR-10................................................................................................. 97

TUNNEL-GEL® PLUS ...................................................................... 26

TUNNEL-GEL® SW .......................................................................... 27

ULTRAFOAM™ ............................................................................... 78

XTRAGEL ........................................................................................ 28

XTRALUBE™ PLUS ........................................................................ 98

ZEOGEL® ......................................................................................... 29

POLY-BORE™ PLUS ...................................................................... 62

QUIK-BORE™ ................................................................................. 22

QUIK-FOAM® ................................................................................... 77

QUIK-GEL® ...................................................................................... 23

QUIK-GEL GOLD® ........................................................................... 24

QUIK-GROUT® ................................................................................ 44

QUIK MUD® ...................................................................................... 65

QUIK MUD® D-50 ............................................................................. 66

QUIK MUD® GOLD .......................................................................... 61

QUIK MUD® GOLD .......................................................................... 67

QUIK-SET ......................................................................................... 45

QUIK-TROL® GOLD .......................................................................... 52

QUIK-TROL® GOLD LV .................................................................... 53

RAPID SET 5 .................................................................................... 46

SAPP .............................................................................................. 103

SHUR-GEL® ..................................................................................... 25

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FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING PRODUCT APPLICATION AND PROPER PLACEMENT,

REFER TO THE PRODUCT DATA SHEET OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BAROID IDP REPRESENTATIVE.

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VISCOSIFIERS, GELLANTS

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14AQUAGEL® AQUAGELfinelyground,premium-gradeWyomingsodiumbentonitemeetstherequirementsoftheAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)Specification13A,section9.AQUAGELbentonitefunctionsasaviscosifierandfiltratereducerinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifywater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducefiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsdevelopgelstructureforcuttingssuspension.Helpsprovidelubricityindrillingfluids.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

8.4 - 21.0 20.0 - 50.0 24.0 - 60.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of AQUAGEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUAGEL premium untreated sodium bentonite to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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15AQUAGEL GOLD SEAL® AQUAGEL GOLD SEAL®premium,high-yieldingWyomingsodiumbentonitecontainsnopolymeradditivesorchemicaltreatmentsofanykind.AQUAGELGOLDSEALbentoniteisa200meshdry-powderedclaythatcanbeaddeddirectlytofreshwaterorfreshwaterdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanviscosifyfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Promotesholestabilityinpoorlyconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsdevelopgelstructureforcuttingssuspension.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

8.4 - 21 20 - 50 24 - 60 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of AQUAGEL GOLD SEAL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUAGEL GEL GOLD SEAL premium untreated sodium bentonite to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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16BARAZAN® D PLUS BARAZAN®DPLUSviscosifierispremiumquality,powderedXanthangumpolymerthatisusedtoviscosifyfreshwater,seawaterandmonovalentbrines.BARAZANDPLUSviscosifieristreatedwithadispersanttopromotetheyieldwithreducedamountsofshearforimprovedmixingproper-ties.BARAZANDPLUSviscosifierhashigheryieldspecificationsanddevelopsmoreviscosityandsuspensionthanequivalentconcentrationsofBARAZANorBARAZANDviscosifiers.BARAZANDPLUSviscosifiercanbeusedupto250°F(121°C).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifyfreshwaterandbrine-basedfluidsusedindrilling,milling,underreamingandgravelpackingoperations.Suspendbridgingagentsandweightingmaterialsinfreshwaterandthebrinesystemsdescribedabove.

ADVANTAGESHelpsprovidethixotropicpropertiesandnon-Newtonianflowcharacteristicsoverawidesalinityrangeatlowconcentrations.Helpsprovideexcel-lentsuspensionwithouttheneedforclays.Helpsminimizethepotentialforformationdamage.Disperseseasilyinfreshwaterorbrinewithshear.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.1 - 2.1 0.25 - 5.0 0.3 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BARAZAN D PLUS viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

TheabovearegeneralizedconcentrationsofBARAZANDPLUSviscosifiertobeaddedtowater-baseddrillingfluids.Theultimateusageconcentrationwillbebasedonlocalgeology,applicationandmixingefficiency.

Intheeventthatfurtherinformationisneeded,pleaserefertotheProductDataSheetorcontactyourlocalBaroidIDPrepresentative.

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17BARO-GEL™ BARO-GEL™boreholestabilizerisasinglesackfluidsystemspeciallyformulatedforuseinhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD)andconstructionapplications.BARO-GELboreholestabilizerisaproprietaryblendedproductusinghigh-qualitybentonite.WhenBARO-GELboreholestabilizerismixedwithfreshwater,itdevelopsaneasy-to-pumpslurrywithdesirablefluidpropertiesforHDDandconstructionapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEffectivegelstrengthwithminimumviscosityforcuttingssuspensionandtransport.Enhancedboreholestabilityinpoorlyconsolidated/cementedsandsandgravelformations.Reductioninforcerequiredtoadvancepipeinmicrotunnelingoperations.

ADVANTAGESReducedviscositydevelopmentminimizespumppressures.Helpsprovideincreasedlubricityforinstallationofproductlines.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

10.5 - 21.0 25.0 - 50.0 30.0 - 60.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BARO-GEL borehole stabilizer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BARO-GEL borehole stabilizer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

BARO-GEL borehole stabilizer is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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18BIO-BORE™ BIO-BORE™HorizontalDirectionalDrilling(HDD)fluidconcentrate,whenmixedwithfreshwater,providesaclay-free,biodegradablefluidforuseinvariousdrillingapplications,particularlyinsituationswhereclay-baseddrillingfluidsarerestricted.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONProvideaclay-freedrillingfluid.Minimizedformationdamage.Maximizedrecoveryrateofcontaminantsduringremediation.Enhancedviscosityforhole cleaning.

ADVANTAGESSolubleinwateranddisperseseasilywithmoderateshear.Compatiblewithwiderangeofmake-upwaters.Doesnotformfiltercakeonthewell-bore.Stableandyetbiodegradablewithinareasonabletimeframedependingonthesurroundingenvironment.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

10.5 - 14.7 25.0 - 35.0 30.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BIO-BORE HDD viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BIO-BORE HDD fluid concentrate to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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19BORE-GEL® BORE-GEL®single-sackboringfluidsystemisspeciallyformulatedforuseinhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD)applications.BORE-GELfluidsystemisaproprietaryblendedproductusinghigh-qualityWyomingsodiumbentonite.WhenBORE-GELfluidsystemismixedwithfreshwater,itdevelopsaneasy-to-pumpslurrywithdesirablefluidpropertiesforHDD.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONOptimumgelstrengthforcuttingssuspensionandtransport.Pumpableslurrywithminimalviscosity.Highreactivesolidsconcentrationforimprovedborehole stability in poorly consolidated/cemented sands and gravel formations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Minimizesthenumberofboringfluidproductsrequired.Easytomixandfasttoyield.Lowviscosityminimizespump pressures. Provides lubricity for pulling product line.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

10.5 - 25.0 25.0 - 60.0 30.0 - 72.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up waterprior to the addition of BORE-GEL for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BORE-GEL boring fluid system to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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20MUD-GEL® MUD-GEL®viscosifierisafinelyground,premium-gradebentonitethatconformstotheAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)Specification13A,sec-tion9requirement.MUD-GELviscosifieralsofunctionsasafiltratereducerinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifiedwater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducedfiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.Improvedholecleaningcapabilities.Hole stability in poorly consolidated formations.

ADVANTAGESDevelopsgelstructureforcuttingssuspension.Canbeaddeddirectlytofreshwaterorfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Provideslubricityindrillingfluids.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

8.4 - 21.0 20.0 - 50.0 24.0 - 60.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of MUD-GEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of MUD-GEL viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

MUD-GEL viscosifier is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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21NO-SAG® NO-SAG®suspensionenhancerisapremiumquality,powderedbiopolymerthatisusedtoenhancethecarryingcapacityofbothclayandpolymer-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsignificantlyincreasingtheviscosityoftheslurry.NO-SAGenhanceriseasilydispersibleinfreshorbrackishwater.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONIncreasedgelstrengthofthedrillingfluidforbettersuspensionofthedrilledcuttings,coarsesandandgravel.Enhancedcarryingcapacityforsolidssuspensionatlowerviscositytofurtherensureflowabilityonlongerlengthboresandbackreams.Improvedresistancetocontaminationwhendrill-ing inbrackishandsaltwaterenvironments.

ADVANTAGESCanmixeasilyintopre-hydratedbentonite-basedfluids.Helpsenhancesystembyincreasingthesuspensionpropertiesofthebasedrillingfluidwithaminimalincreaseinviscosity.Smallpackagingforeaseofhandlingandreductionofwaste.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.1 - 2.1 0.25 - 5.0 0.3 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of NO-SAG suspension enhancer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of NO-SAG suspension enhancer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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22QUIK-BORE™ QUIK-BORETMhigh-yieldboringfluidsystemisspeciallyformulatedforuseinhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD),primarilytunnelingandmicrotunnelingapplications.QUIK-BOREhigh-yieldboringfluidsystemisaproprietaryblendedproductusingWyomingsodiumbentonite.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONProvidesfunctionalgelstrengthforcuttingssuspension.Improvesboreholestability.Reducesfiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowperme-ability. Lubricates pipe in microtunneling operations.

ADVANTAGESHigh-yielding and easy to mix. Helps provide lubrication for pulling product line. Can be used in unconsolidated formations. Can provide gel strengthtocompensateforlowannularvelocity.Canminimizethenumberofboringfluidproductsrequired.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

8.0 - 15.0 20.0 - 35.0 24.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-BORE high-yield boring fluid system for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-BORE high yield boring fluid system to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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23QUIK-GEL® QUIK-GEL®viscosifierisaneasy-to-mix,finelyground(200-mesh),premium-grade,high-yieldingWyomingsodiumbentonite.QUIK-GELviscosi-fierimpartsviscosity,fluidlosscontrolandgellingcharacteristicstofreshwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONMixwithfreshwatertoformalow-solidsdrillingfluidforgeneraldrillingapplications.Viscosifywater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducefiltrationbyform-ing athinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Single-sackproductandcosteffective.Canprovidelubricityfordrillingfluids.Canmixeasilyandquicklyreachesmaximum viscosity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

5.0 - 15.0 12.0 - 35.0 14.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-GEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-GEL viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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24QUIK-GEL GOLD® QUIK-GELGOLD®high-yieldviscosifierisaselectivelymined,premiumsodiumbentonitedesignedforwaterwell,mineralsexplorationandotherindustrialdrillingapplications.QUIK-GELGOLDhigh-yieldviscosifierprovidesanoptimizedgrindsizewhichresultsineasymixingandrapidhydration characteristics.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifyfreshwater-baseddrillingfluids.Formalow-solids,freshwaterdrillingfluidforgeneralapplications.Reducefiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Single-sackproductandcosteffective.Optimizedgrindsizeforenhancedmixingandyield.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

5.0 - 15.0 12.0 - 35.0 14.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-GEL GOLD viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-GEL GOLD viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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25SHUR-GEL® SHUR-GEL®drillingfluidconditionerisafinelyground,premiumsodiumbentoniteadditivedesignedtoimprovethepropertiesofexistingwaterbaseddrillingfluids.SHUR-GELdrillingfluidconditionermaybeusedduringwellabandonmentorasastabilizerinmonitoringorexplorationbore-holes.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancefreshwater-baseddrillingfluidstooptimizeboreholestability.Formaneffectivebackfillslurry.Reducefiltrationbyformingathinfiltercakewithlowpermeability.Formalow-solidsdrillingfluidforgeneraldrillingapplications.

ADVANTAGESCost-effective,single-sackproduct.Easytomixandquicklyreachesmaximumviscosity.Aidsinreductionofrigtimeandprojectcosts.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

10.5 - 21.0 25.0 - 50.0 30.0 - 60.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of SHUR-GEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of SHUR-GEL viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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26TUNNEL-GEL® PLUS TUNNEL-GEL®PLUSviscosifierisaspeciallyformulated,high-yieldBentonitedesignedforuseintunnelingandlargediameterHDDoperations.TUNNEL-GELPLUSviscosifierpromotesrapidviscositydevelopmentwhilemaintainingeffectiveboreholestabilizationandenhancedfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedviscositydevelopmentinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Effectivecuttingstransportandsuspensioncharacteristics.Enhancedfiltrationcontrolandresultingboreholestability.Effectivelubricationfluidformicrotunnelingoperations.

ADVANTAGESEasytomixandquicklyreachesmaximumviscosity.Enhancesfluidlubricityforreductionofrequiredjackingforces.YieldsmorethantwiceasmuchdrillingfluidofthesameviscosityasanequalconcentrationofAPIgradeBentonite.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

5.0 - 15.0 12.0 - 35.0 14.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of TUNNEL-GEL PLUS viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of TUNNEL-GEL PLUS viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

TUNNEL-GEL PLUS viscosifier is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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27TUNNEL-GEL® SW TUNNEL-GEL®SWviscosifierisaspeciallyformulatedbentonite-baseddrillingfluidadditivedesignedtoviscosifybrackishorsalinemake-upwa-ter.FluidsystemsdesignedwithTUNNEL-GELSWviscosifierassistinprovidingboreholestability,filtrationcontrolandimprovedcarryingcapacityinDrilledShafts,Tunneling,HorizontalDirectionalDrillingandotherconstructionapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEffectiveviscosifierinbrackishtohighlysalinemake-upwater.Improvedcarryingcapacity.Enhancedfiltrationcontrolandboreholestability.Enhanced borehole stability.

ADVANTAGESAllowsfortheuseofsalinewaterforfluiddevelopment.Provideslubricityinresultingdrillingfluid.Promotesenhancedfluidstabilityinsalineenvironments.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

8.4 - 15.0 20.0 - 35.0 24.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water (saline or freshwater) prior to the addition of TUNNEL-GEL SW viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of TUNNEL-GEL SW viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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28XTRAGEL XTRAGELisafinelyground,modifieduniversalgradebentonite.Theproductismanufacturedtoensureeaseofmixingandviscosityandgelbuildinginfreshwater.Theproductisdesignedforuseinwelldrillingandcivilconstructionapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscosifywater-baseddrillingfluids.Buildthintoughwallcake(filtercake).Reducefiltrationintopermeableformations.Providesuspensionofdrilled cuttings. Promote borehole stability in unconsolidated formations.

ADVANTAGESEasytomix.Rapidfluidviscositydevelopment.Yieldsexcellentfluidlosscharacteristics.Exhibitsgoodlubricity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

5.0 - 15.0 12.0 - 35.0 14.0 - 42.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of XTRAGEL viscosifier for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment. Pre-mix XTRAGEL in fresh water and allow it to fully yield before drilling in saline or hard water.

The above are generalized concentrations of XTRAGEL viscosifier to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

XTRAGEL universal grade bentonite is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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29ZEOGEL® ZEOGEL®attapulgiteclaycanprovidehighyieldandrheologicalstabilityinsystemsthatcontainlargeconcentrationsofsalt.ZEOGELviscosifierexceedstheAPISpecification13Aviscosityrequirements.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONZEOGELviscosifiercanbeusedtobuildviscosityindrillingfluidshavingahighsaltconcentration.

ADVANTAGESResistanttocommoncontaminants.Doesnotflocculateinthepresenceofsalt.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

21.0 - 31.5 50.0 - 75.0 60.0 - 90.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gals

The above are generalized concentrations of ZEOGEL attapulgite clay to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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GROUTS

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32AQUA-GROUT® and BENSEAL® System AQUA-GROUT and BENSEALgroutingsystemcombinesAQUA-GROUTadditiveandBENSEALbentoniteprovidesaslurryforgroutingcasingandpluggingboreholes.AQUA-GROUTisaspeciallyformulatedinorganicadmixtureforyield-ratecontrolofbentoniteslurries.BENSEALisaspeciallyprocessedgranularWyomingsodiumbentonite.TheAQUA-GROUTandBENSEALslurrydevelopsahighqualitygroutwithlowpermeability.TheAQUA-GROUTandBENSEALsystemisatotallyinorganicgroutforuseinallmonitorandwaterwellconstruction.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSeal and grout plastic and steel casings. Plug abandon exploration boreholes.

ADVANTAGESBothproductsNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsproduceahighsolidsgroutwithin-situswelling.Flexiblesealprovidinglowpermeabilitythatpreventscomminglingofaquifersandentryofsurfacecontaminants.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTTheAQUA-GROUT and BENSEALsystemmaybemixedandpumpedwithmostconventionalrigequipment.Avoidexcessivemixingandshearwhenpreparingslurry.1.Pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthan100mg/Ltotalhardness

2.Add2.5lbs(1.1kgorabout1½qts)AQUA-GROUTadditiveto20gals(75.7L)offreshwaterandagitatethoroughly

3.Addone50lbs(22.7kg)sackBENSEALbentonitetotheAQUA-GROUTadditiveandwatermixture.Blenduntilsolidsaresuspended

4.Oncesuspensionofthesolidsisachievedcontinuetostirtheslurryandpumpthematerialdownholethroughtremiepipe(Do not use a centrifugal pump)

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33AQUAGUARD® AQUAGUARD®single-sackgroutcontaininggranularWyomingsodiumbentoniteisblendedwithinorganicadditives.Thegroutisdesignedforsealingtheannularspacearoundmonitororwaterwellcasing.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONGroutplasticandsteelcasingsinmonitororwaterwells.Sealdownholeinstrumentsintestandobservationholes.Sealcathodicprotectioninstalla-tions.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Low-permeability,flexiblesealhelpspreventcomminglingofaquifersandentryofsurfacecontaminants.Doesnotcontain any polymers. No heat of hydration, no damage to plastic casing due to temperature elevations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.Pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthan100mg/Ltotalhardness.

2.Addone50lbs(22.7kg)sackofAQUAGUARDgroutingmaterialinto14gals(53L)ofcirculatingfreshwaterovera20 - 30 second interval.

The resulting slurry contains 30% active solids and has a slurry density of 10.1 lbs/gal, or 1.21 g/cm³.

3.ImmediatelytremiethegroutintoplaceafteradditionofAQUAGUARDgroutingmaterial.

Note: The slurry should contain suspended, unyielded bentonite granules which are allowed to hydrate and swell in situ.

Do not over mix and do not use a centrifugal pump.

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34BAROID® BENTONITE PELLETS BAROID®BENTONITEPELLETSsealingandpluggingmaterialarecompressed,shapedpelletsofhigh-swelling,untreatedsodiumbentonite.BAROIDBENTONITEPELLETSareavailableinthreesizes:1/4”,3/8”,and1/2”.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealorgroutplasticorsteelcasing.Isolatescreenintervals,subsurfaceinstrumentationandsamplingzones.Provideaprotectiveinterfacebe-tweengravelpackandcementgrout.Plugabandonedearthenboreholesandcavities.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIstandard60certified.Highswellingcapacityinthepresenceoffreshwater.Noheatofhydration.Re-hydratable.Afterhydration,formsasemi-solid,flexiblesealwithpermeabilitylessthan1x10-8cm/sec.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.CalculatetheamountofBAROIDBENTONITEPELLETSsealingandpluggingmaterialrequired.

2.Pourpelletsslowlyfromthesurfacetominimizebridging.Pelletscanbetremiedintoplacewhennecessary.

3.Calculateandmonitorpelletadditionamountstoensureproperholefillbymeasuringthepositionofthetopoftheplugaftereveryfewpails.

Breakupbridgesastheyoccur.

4. Calculated volume should be applied to borehole.

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35BAROID® GRANULAR BENTONITE BAROIDGRANULARisaspeciallyprocessed,30-meshsodiumbentoniteforuseinsealingandgroutingboreholesandearthenstructures.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpssealleakingpondsandearthenstructures.Mixwithnativesoilstoprepareaclaylinerorcellforsewagelagoons,understoragetanksandlandfills.Plugabandonedholes.Mixwithnativesoilsforuseasbackfill.Mixwithwaterforslurrytrenching.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinsealingandplugging.Simpletoapply.Costeffective.Flexiblesealprovidinglowpermeability.Prevententryofpollutantsfromthesurface.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTSealing ponds or earthen structures Dependingonthenativesoil,discinormix3-5lbsBAROID®GRANULARsealingmaterialpersquarefoot(15-25kg/m2).

To suspend cuttings while cable tool drilling PlaceBAROIDGRANULARsealingmaterialinplasticbags.Withthetoolsoutofthehole,dropenoughbagstoget6-10lbs(2.7-4.5kg)ofBAROID

GRANULARsealingmaterialtothebottomofhole.Ifholeisdry,addwater.Whiledrillingahead,thechurningactionofthetoolswillformathickslurrythatwill

supportthecuttingoffbottomandmakeiteasierforthebailertoremovethem.

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36BAROTHERM® GOLD BAROTHERM GOLD thermally conductive grout is a bentonite material designed for use in grouting boreholes containing ground source heat loops,andrelatedapplications.BAROTHERMGOLDthermallyconductivegroutwhencombinedwithsilicasandatvariousconcentrationsyieldsagroutwiththermalconductivityvaluesrangingbetween0.4and1.2BTU/hr·ft·ºF(0.69–2.1watts/m·°C).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONAthermallyconductivegroutmediumwithlowpermeabilityforsealinggroundsourceheatloops.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Producesauniformslurryforsmoothpumping-noneedtoaddextrawater.Createsalowpermeabilityseal.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTk

Btu/hr·ft·°Fk

watts/m·°CSilica Sand(lbs/50 lbs)

Silica Sand(kg/22.7 kg)

Water(gal/50 lbs)

Water(L/22.7 kg)

Slurry Volume Yield (gals)

Slurry Volume Yield (L)

Density(lbs/gal)

Density(sg)

TotalSolids

0.4 0.69 0 0 15.3 57.9 17.6 66.6 10.1 1.21 28.1%

0.69 1.2 100 45 15.3 57.9 22.2 84 12.5 1.50 54%

0.88 1.52 200 91 17.3 65.5 28.8 109 13.7 1.64 63.4%

1 1.73 250 113 18.3 69.3 32.1 121.5 14.1 1.69 66.3%

1.2 2.08 400 181 21 79.5 41.8 158.2 15. 1.80 72%

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BAROTHERM GOLD thermally conductive grout for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

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37BENSEAL® BENSEAL®granular(8-mesh),naturalWyomingsodiumbentoniteisusedinthesealingandgroutingofwellcasingsandearthenstructures.BENSEAL is not recommended for use as a drilling mud.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealorgroutplasticorsteelcasingsinmonitorandwaterwellconstruction.Sealorplugabandonedboreholes.Sealleakingponds,ditchesanddams.Soilstabilization.Aidincontrollinglossofcirculation.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Highswellingcapacity.Preventscomminglingofaquifersandcontaminationfromsurface.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAs a casing drill and drive operation 1. Dig a cone-shaped depression around casing. Depression should be 6 - 8 in (152 - 203 mm) larger than the outside diameter of the casing

and 2 - 3 ft (60 - 75 cm) deep.

2.Keepcone-shapeddepressionfilledwithdryBENSEALwhiledrivingthecasing.

When drilling and driving a 4” (102 mm) pipe, expect to use 2.5 lbs of BENSEAL® sealing and plugging agent per foot of hole or 3.7 kg/meter of hole.

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38BENSEAL® and EZ-MUD® SLURRY The BENSEAL®andEZ-MUDslurrycombinestwowidelyusedBaroidproductsintoatechniquethatprovidesasimple,economicalmethodtoseal andgroutboreholes,wellcasingsandearthenstructures.Theslurrydevelopsahighqualitygroutwithlowpermeability.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealorgroutplasticandsteelcasings.Sealdownholeinstrumentationintestandobservationholes.Stabilizebrokenorunconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESBothproductsareNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Developsstrongbondbetweengrout,casingandformation.Formsaflexiblesealwithaverylowpermeabilitythatpreventscomminglingofaquifersandentryofsurfacecontaminants.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.Accuratelymeasure24U.S.gals(91L)offreshwater.Pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthan100mg/Ltotalhardness.

2.Withmixingpaddlesathighspeed,add8-10floz(240-300ml)ofEZ-MUDliquidpolymertothepre-measuredfreshwater.Withmixingpaddlesmaintainedathighspeed,

blendonesackofBENSEALintoEZMUD/watermixture.RateofBENSEALadditionshouldbecontrolled;Normalapplicationrateis15-30seconds/50lbs(23kg)bag.

MixingofgroutshouldcontinueonlylongenoughtoachieveuniformsuspensionofgranularBENSEALwithintheEZ-MUDwatermixturepriortopumping.

3.PumpBENSEALandEZ-MUDslurrythrougha1.0-1.25in(25-32mm)IDtremiepipeintoholewithoutdelay.Paddlestirringshouldbemaintainedatamoderatespeeddur-

ing

active pumping to ensure continuous suspension of the granular BENSEAL.

4. For continuous grouting operations, pump until the grout returned at the surface is of the same consistency as the grout being pumped into the hole.

Do not over mix and do not use a centrifugal pump.

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39BORE-GROUTTM BORE-GROUT™horizontalheatloopgroutisabentonitematerialdesignedforuseingroutingboreholescontaininghorizontallyinstalledgroundsourceheatloops.BORE-GROUThorizontalheatloopgroutisalsousedwhereagroutisrequiredtobeplacedaroundahorizontallyinstalledproductline.BORE-GROUThorizontalheatloopgroutisdesignedtobemixedandpumpedneatwithstandardhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD)rigequipment.Alternately,silicasandmaybeaddedtoBORE-GROUThorizontalbentonitegrouttoincreasethethermalconductivity,upto1.2BTU/hr·ft·ºF(0.69–2.08watts/m·°C).Sand-enhancedBORE-GROUThorizontalheatloopgroutsystemswillrequirededicatedgroutingequipmentformixingandplacement.BORE-GROUThorizontalheatloopgroutshouldonlybeusedinthesaturatedzone.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONAthermallyconductivegroutmediumwithlowpermeabilityforsealinggroundsourceheatloopsinstalledinhorizontalbores.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Promotesefficientheattransfer.Producesauniformslurryforsmoothpumping-Noneedtoaddextrawater.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTThe recommended treatment is to mix one 50 lbs (23 kg) bag of BORE-GROUT horizontal heat loop grout in 20 gals (75.7 L) of water

kBtu/hr·ft·◦F

kwatts/m·◦C

Silica Sand(lb/50 lb bag)

Silica Sand(kg/23 kg bag)

Water(gal/50 lb bag)

Water(L/23 kg bag)

Slurry Volume Yield (gals)

Slurry Volume Yield (L)

Density(lbs/gal)

Specific Gravity

0.4 0.69 0.0 0.0 20.0 75.7 22.3 84.4 9.7 1.17

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BORE-GROUT horizontal heat loop grout for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

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40CASING SEAL™ CASINGSEAL™sealingandpluggingmaterialisamixtureofrandomsizedparticlesofautilitygrade,granularWyomingsodiumbentonite,anaturallyoccurring,non-treatedswellableclay.Becauseofitshighswellingcapacity,CASINGSEALbentoniteisaneffectivesealingmaterialforsealingaleakingpond,andforuseasaclayliner.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealleakingpondsanddams.Sealearthenstructures.Prepareaclaylinerunderstoragetanksandlandfills.Lubricatecasingwhilebeingdriven.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Flexiblesealprovidinglowpermeabilitythatpreventscomminglingofaquifersandentryofsurfacecontaminants.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.Accuratelymeasure24U.S.gals(91L)offreshwater.Pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthan100mg/Ltotalhardness.

2.Withmixingpaddlesathighspeed,add8-10floz(240-300ml)ofEZ-MUD®liquidpolymertothepre-measuredfreshwater.Withmixingpaddlesmaintainedathighspeed,

blendonesackofCASINGSEALintoEZMUD/watermixture.RateofCASINGSEALadditionshouldbecontrolled;Normalapplicationrateis15-30seconds/50lbs(23kg)

bag.MixingofgroutshouldcontinueonlylongenoughtoachieveuniformsuspensionofgranularCASINGSEALwithintheEZ-MUDwatermixturepriortopumping.

3.PumpCASINGSEALandEZ-MUDslurrythrougha1.0-1.25in(25-32mm)IDtremiepipeintoholewithoutdelay.Paddlestirringshouldbemaintainedatamoderatespeed

duringactivepumpingtoensurecontinuoussuspensionofthegranularCASINGSEAL.

4. For continuous grouting operations, pump until the grout returned at the surface is of the same consistency as the grout being pumped into the hole.

Do not over mix and do not use a centrifugal pump.

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41EXB-PLUG™ EXB-PLUG™sealingandpluggingmaterialiscompressed,shapedbentonitepellets.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealorgroutplasticorsteelcasing.Isolatescreenintervals,subsurfaceinstrumentation,andsamplingzones.Provideaprotectiveinterfacebetweengravelpackandcementgrout.

ADVANTAGESHighswellingcapacityinthepresenceoffreshwater.Noheatofhydration.Re-hydratable.Afterhydration,formsasemi-solid,flexiblesealwithlowpermeability.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT1.CalculatetheamountofEXB-PLUGsealingandpluggingmaterialrequired.2.Pourpelletsslowlyfromthesurfacetominimizebridging.Pelletscanbetremiedintoplacewhennecessary.3.Calculateandmonitorpelletadditionamountstoensureproperholefillbymeasuringthepositionofthetopoftheplugaftereveryfewpails.Breakupbridgesiftheyoccur. 4. Calculated volume should be applied to borehole.

EXB-PLUG sealing and plugging material is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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42EZ-SEAL® EZ-SEAL®one-sackgranularbentoniteproductisintendedforuseasaneasilymixedgroutingandpluggingmaterial.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONSealingorgroutingofplasticandsteelcasings.Pluggingabandonedboreholesandfillingearthencavities.Groutingofloopsforgroundsourceheatpumps.Reductionoflostcirculation.Stabilizationofbrokenandunconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Easytomixandapply,justaddfreshwater.Flexibilityinapplicationrateandgroutsettime.Goodstructuralinteg-rity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% Solids grout 15.0 20.0 23.0

Water, gal 33.0 24.0 20.0

Water, Liters 125.0 91.0 76.0

Yield volume, gal 35.3 26.3 22.3

Yield volume, Liters 133.6 99.6 84.4

Once EZ-SEAL bentonite is added to the mixing water, the slurry will have an “oatmeal consistency” containing un-yielded and partially hydrated bentonite granules. It is recommended the product be blended only long enough to gain suspension of the EZ-SEAL material. Immediately tremie the grout into place to allow the bentonite granules

to hydrate and swell in situ. Do not over mix and do not use a centrifugal pump.

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-SEAL granular bentonite for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

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43HOLEPLUG® HOLEPLUG®naturallyoccurringWyomingsodiumbentoniteclayisasizedandgradedchipmaterialusedtosealandplugearthenboreholes.HOLEPLUGbentoniteisavailableintwoparticlesizegrades: HOLEPLUG® 3/4” bentonite (100% of particles pass through 3/4” screen; all particles retained on 3/8” screen) HOLEPLUG® 3/8” bentonite (100% of particles pass through 3/8” screen; all particles retained on 1/4” screen)

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONGroutingannulusinalltypesofwells,particularlyenvironmentalmonitoringwellapplications.Sealingabovegravelpacks.Pluggingdecommissioned boreholes. Stemming shotholes. Sealing around conductor pipe.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsprevententryofsurfacewaterintoboreholes.Highswellingpotential.Insituswellingtoprovideasuperiorsealwithexcellentcasingstabilization.Helpspreventverticalmovementoffluidsintheholebetweenporouszones.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTDuetoshippingandhandling,asmallamountoffinebentoniteparticlesmaybepresent.Foroptimumresults,HOLEPLUGbentoniteshouldbepouredoverameshorscreenwith¼”(6.4mm)openingsto“siftout”thesmallerparticles.Thescreenshouldbelargeenough(approx.1yd² or 1m²)tobefoldedintoa“V”shapetoallowsiftingwhiletheproductisbeingpouredintothehole.Also,HOLEPLUGbentoniteshouldbepouredslowly.Allowapproximatelytwominutestopoura50lbs(22.7kg)bag.

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44QUIK-GROUT® QUIK-GROUT®one-sackgroutingandpluggingmaterialisasodiumbentonite-basedgroutdesignedforgroutingwaterwells,monitoringwellsandforpluggingboreholes.QUIK-GROUTgroutingandpluggingmaterialdoesnotcontainanypolymers.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCansealorgroutplasticandsteelcasings.Cansealdownholeinstrumentationintestandobservationholes.Canplugabandonedboreholesand earthen cavities. Not recommended for use as a cement additive.

ADVANTAGESEasy-to-useonesackgrout.Dust-freemixing.Canbemixedandpumpedusingconventionalrigequipment.Rehydratable.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Formaximumresults,pre-treatmake-upwaterwithSodaAshtolessthanorequalto100mg/LtotalhardnessandtoapHrangeof8.5 - 9.5. Therecommendedmixingrateisone50lbs(23kg)sackofQUIK-GROUTgroutingandpluggingmaterialper24gals(91L)offreshwatertocreatea20%activesolidsbyweightgroutwithadensityof9.4lbs/galor1.13sg.

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45QUIK-SETQUIK-SETgypsumcementisdesignedtoprovideacceleratedformationofahighstrengthsupportorpluggingmaterial.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONUsedtoacceleratethesetofPortlandcements.Cementpre-collarsinplace.Plugofflostcirculationzones.Setasaplugforwedgingoperations.

ADVANTAGESQuicksettingtime.Reducesrigidletimes.Developshighstrengthquickly.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTRecommended Water Requirement: 0.4-0.625L/kgofQUIK-SETcement

Recommended Mixing Ratio: 8.0-12.5L/20kgofQUIK-SETcement

Temperature and quality of water may affect ultimate set time of QUIK-SET cement.

QUIK-SET gypsum cement is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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46RAPID SET 5RAPIDSET5speciallyformulatedfastsetting,highstrengthcement.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONNearsurfaceapplicationsincludingR/C,diamondandwaterwellapplicationsforlossofcirculationorcementingpre-collarcasing.

ADVANTAGESEasyoneproductmix.Quicksettingtime,reducesrigidletimes.Developshighstrengthquickly.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAdd12Lwatertoeach15kgpail.

RAPID SET 5 specially formulated fast setting high strength cement is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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47

FILTRATION CONTROL ADDITIVES

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48DEXTRID® DEXTRID®filtrationcontrolagentisamodifiedandbacteriallystabilizedstarchproductusedtoprovidefiltrationcontrolwithminimumviscositybuildupinwater-baseddrillingfluids.Throughitscoatingmechanism,DEXTRIDfiltrationcontrolagenthelpsreducedispersionofclayparticlesandstabilizereactiveformations.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinwater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducedfiltrationratewithoutsignificantincreaseinfluidviscosity.Boreholestabilityinwatersensi-tiveformations.Improvescorerecovery.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrackishwaterenvironments.Minimalviscosityincrease.Helpsdecreaseclaydispersion.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

1.0 - 6.0 2.4 - 14.3 2.9 - 17.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of DEXTRID filtration control agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment

The above are generalized concentrations of DEXTRID filtration control agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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49LIQUI-TROL™ LIQUI-TROL™viscosiferisaliquidsuspensionofamodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymer,inanultra-cleanoil.LIQUI-TROLviscosiferofpolymer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsadrillingmudsystemsuitablefordrillinginwatersensitiveformations.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanprovidefiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Canpromoteboreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Canpouraslugofconcentrateintodrillstringdirectlytosweepthehole.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Effectiveinsmallquantitiesforfiltrationcontrol.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

Quarts/bbl* Quarts/100 gals Liters/m3

0.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 6.0 2.5 - 15.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of LIQUI-TROL modified cellulosic polymer suspension for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much LIQUI-TROL modified cellulosic polymer suspension as fresh water. Preferably, LIQUI-TROL modified cellulosic polymer suspension should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of LIQUI-TROL modified cellulosic polymer suspension to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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50PAC™-L PAC™-Lmodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymerprovidesfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.PAC-Lpolymer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®bentoniteslurry,yieldsafluidsystemsuitablefordrillinginsandyformation.PAC-Lpolymercanbeaddedtovegetableormineraloiltoprovideanoil-basedfluidsuspension,whichcanbepouredintodrillstringdirectly.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Encapsulationofshaletopreventswellinganddisintegration.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Effectiveinsmallquantitiesforfiltrationcontrol.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.25 - 3.0 0.6 - 7.0 0.7 - 8.4 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of PAC-L low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much PAC-L low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, PAC-L low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of PAC-L low viscosity polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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51PAC™-R PAC™-Rmodifiednaturalcellulosicpolymerprovidesfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.PAC-Radditive,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®slurry,yieldsadrillingmudsystemsuitablefordrillinginsandyformation.PAC-Radditivecanbeaddedtovegetableormineraloiltoprovideanoil-basedfluidsuspension,whichcanbepouredintodrillstringdirectly.PAC-Radditiveisalsousedinair/gel-foamdrilling.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Decreaserotationaltorqueandcirculatingpressure.Improveholecleaningandcorerecovery.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfresh,brackishandsalt-waterbaseddrillingfluids.Effectiveinsmallquantitiesforfiltrationcontrol.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.25 - 2.0 0.6 - 5.0 0.7 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of PAC-R polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much PAC-R polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, PAC-R polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of PAC-R polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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52QUIK-TROL® GOLDQUIK-TROL®GOLDhighlydispersiblepolyanioniccellulosic(PAC)polymerprovideseaseofmixingandimprovedfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.QUIK-TROLGOLDhighlydispersiblepolymer,whenaddedtoanAQUAGEL®,QUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsalowfiltratedrillingfluidsystemsuitablefordrillinginwatersensitiveformations.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinwater-baseddrillingfluids.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Minimizedrotationaltorqueandcirculatingpressure.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Dispersesreadilyinwater,evenwithlowshear.Effectiveinfresh,saltandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Efficientlyimprovesfiltrationcontrol-effectiveatlowconcentrations.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.1 - 2.0 0.25 - 5.0 0.3 - 6.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-TROL GOLD highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much QUIK-TROL GOLD highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, QUIK-TROL GOLD highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-TROL GOLD highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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53QUIK-TROL® GOLD LVQUIK-TROL®GOLDLVhighlydispersible,lowviscositypolyanioniccellulosic(PAC)polymerprovidesfiltrationcontrolinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.QUIK-TROLGOLDLVlowviscosityPACpolymer,whenaddedtoanAQUAGEL®,QUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL® slurry,yieldsalowfiltratedrillingfluidsystemsuitablefordrillinginwatersensitiveformations.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFiltrationcontrolinfreshorbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Encapsulationofshaletopreventswellinganddisintegration.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Dispersesreadilyinwater,evenwithlowshear.Effectiveinfresh,saltandbrackishwater-baseddrillingfluids.Resistanttoharshenvironmentsandcontaminants.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.25 - 3.0 0.6 - 7.0 0.7 - 8.4 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-TROL GOLD LV highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

Highly saline waters may require twice as much QUIK-TROL GOLD LV highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer as fresh water. Preferably, QUIK-TROL GOLD LV highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer should be mixed in freshwater before it is added to salty water.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-TROL GOLD LV highly dispersible polyanionic cellulose polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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55

CLAY & SHALE STABILIZERS

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56CLAY-DRILL™ CLAY-DRILL™isasinglesackdryproductdesignedforshortlengthHDDapplications.Thispolymer-basedHDDfluidisdesignedtoprovidebore-holestabilization,counteractthestickingtendenciesofclay,andmaximizeclay/shaleinhibitionwithouttheneedforadditionaladditives.

APPLICATION/FUNCTIONStabilizesreactiveclayandshaleformations,buildsaclay-freedrillingfluid,reducesoreliminatesbitandreamerballing,minimizesdifferentialsticking

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Reducesthenumberofproductsonsite,singlesackproductwithnoadditivesneeded,effectiveatlowconcentra-tions,helpsinhibitshaleswellinganddisintegration.

RECOMMENDEDTREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.294 - 0.714 0.7 - 1.7 0.6 - 1.2 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of CLAY-DRILL polymer based HDD fluid for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of CLAY-DRILL polymer based HDD fluid to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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57EZ-MUD® EZ-MUD®liquidpolymeremulsioncontainspartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymerandisusedprimarilyasaboreholestabilizertopreventreactiveshaleandclayfromswellingandsloughing.EZ-MUDpolymeremulsionisalsoaddedtolow-solidsdrillingfluidstoincreaselubricity,fluidviscosityandtoimprovecarryingcapacityofair/foaminjectionfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStabilizereactiveshaleandclayformations.Improveboreholestability.Enhanceslurryrheologicalproperties.Alleviatemudrings,bitballingand booting-off in clay formations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Mixeseasilywithminimumshearinfreshwater.Helpsprovideeffectiveclayandshalestabilizationwithlowerviscosity. Helps impart high degree of lubricity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTPints/bbl* Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.5 0.6 - 3.0 1.5 - 7.5 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD liquid polymer emulsion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD liquid polymer emulsion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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58EZ-MUD® DP EZ-MUD®DPboreholestabilizingdrysyntheticpolymercontainshighmolecularweightpartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymer.EZ-MUDDPwater-solublepolymer,whenmixedwithfreshwater,hydratesquicklyandformsaclear,viscousfluid.EZ-MUDDPdrypolymer provides excellent borehole stability through a coating mechanism (encapsulation).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStabilizereactiveclayandshaleformations.Keeptrenchexcavationopenduringtheconstruction.Producehighviscositysolids-freeslurry.Enhancerheologicalpropertiesofalow-solidsdrillingmud.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Candisperseeasilywithminimalshear.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.Helpsimparthighdegreeof lubricity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.35 - 0.75 0.8 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD DP borehole stabilizing dry polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD DP borehole stabilizing dry polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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59EZ-MUD® GOLD EZ-MUD®GOLDclayandshalestabilizerprovidesinhibitionofclayandshaleformationsinwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.EZ-MUDGOLDstabilizer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsaninhibitivedrillingfluidsystemwhilemaintainingmanageableandeffectivefluidproperties.EZ-MUDGOLDstabilizercanbemixedeasilyatminimalsheartherebyeliminatingtheneedforliquidemulsions.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedrheologicalpropertiesofalow-solidsdrillingmud.Clayandshalestabilizationtopreventswellingand/ordispersion.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Minimizedrotationaltorqueandcirculatingpressure.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Easydispersionandmixingwithminimalshear.Canbeusedatincreasedconcentrationstogaininhibitionwithoutproducing excess viscosity. No petroleum distillates present.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.2 - 1.0 0.5 - 2.4 0.6 - 2.85 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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60EZ-MUD® PLUS EZ-MUD®PLUSliquidpolymeremulsioncontainspartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymerandisusedprimarilyasaviscosifierandboreholestabilizertopreventreactiveshalesandclaysfromswellingandsloughing.EZ-MUDPLUSpolymeremulsionisalsoaddedtolow-solidsdrillingfluidstoincreaselubricityandtoimprovethecarryingcapacityofair/foaminjectionfluids.EZ-MUDPLUSpolymeremulsionisahighmolecularweightversionofEZ-MUDpolymeremulsionwithimprovedproperties.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStabilizereactiveshaleandclayformations.Improveboreholeandexcavationstability.Enhanceslurryrheologicalproperties.Alleviatemudrings,bit balling and booting-off in clay formations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Liquidform–mixeseasilywithminimumshearinfreshwater.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTPints/bbl* Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 1.8 0.6 - 2.0 1.5 - 5.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD PLUS liquid polymer emulsion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD PLUS liquid polymer emulsion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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61QUIK MUD® GOLD QUIKMUD®GOLDreadilydispersibleclayandshalestabilizerprovidesinhibitionofclayandshaleformationsinwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.QUIKMUD® GOLDclayandshalestabilizer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL®slurry,yieldsaninhibitivedrillingfluidsystemwhilemaintainingmanageableandeffectivefluidproperties.QUIKMUD®GOLDclayandshalestabilizerisareadilydispersible,free-flowinggranule.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONClayandshalestabilizationtopreventswellingand/ordispersion.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.Improvedcorerecoveryincontinuouswirelinecoring operations.

ADVANTAGESAllowsuseofhighconcentrationstogaininhibitionwithoutproducingexcessviscosity.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.2 - 1.0 0.5 - 2.4 0.6 - 2.85 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK MUD® GOLD readily dispersible clay and shale stabilizer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK MUD® GOLD readily dispersible clay and shale stabilizer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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62POLY-BORE™ PLUS POLY-BORETMPLUSstabilizingagentisafreeflowing,water-soluble,easymixing,100%active,drygranularpolymer.POLY-BORETM PLUS stabilizingagentisaveryhighmolecularweightpartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide(PHPA)polymer.Whenmixedwithfreshwater,asmallquantitycanprovideaclear,solid-free,viscousboreholestabilizingfluidforuseindrilledshaft,augerdrilling,horizontaldirectionalboring,trenchingexcavationandreversecirculation(RC)rotarydrilling.Itisnotdesignedtobeusedinconjunctionwithbentonitebasedfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONBuildsaclay-freeboringfluid.Stabilizereactiveclayandshaleformations.Enhancecorerecoveryincontinuouswirelinecoringoperations.Providehigh cohesiveness to bind excavated sandy soil and gravel.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Candisperseeasilywithminimalshear.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.Doesnotrequiresolidscontrolunittocleantheslurry.Helpsmaintainastableandgaugeborehole.Helpsmaximizeskinfrictionandultimateendbearingcapacityforadrilled shaft.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.2 - 0.6 0.5 - 1.5 0.6 - 1.8 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of POLY-BORETM PLUS borehole stabilizing agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of POLY-BORETM PLUS borehole stabilizing agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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63EZ-MUD® DP GOLD EZ-MUD®DPGOLDboreholestabilizingdrysyntheticpolymercontainshighmolecularweightpartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymer.EZ-MUD® DPGOLDwater-solublepolymer,whenmixedwithfreshwater,hydratesquicklyandformsaclear,viscousfluid.EZ-MUD® DP GOLD dry polymer provides excellent borehole stability through a coating mechanism (encapsulation).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStabilizereactiveclayandshaleformations.Keeptrenchexcavationopenduringtheconstruction.Producehighviscositysolids-freeslurry.Enhancecorerecoveryincontinuouswirelinecoringoperations.Flocculatenon-reactivesolidsinreservepitatlowconcentrations.Reducetorqueanddrag.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Candisperseeasilywithminimalshear.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.Helpsimparthighdegreeoflubricity.Non-fer-menting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.35 - 0.75 0.8 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD® DP GOLD borehole stabilizing dry polymer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD® DP GOLD borehole stabilizing dry polymer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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64POLY-BORE™ POLY-BORE™stabilizingagentisafreeflowing,water-soluble,easymixing,100%active,drygranularpolymer.POLY-BOREstabilizingagentisaveryhighmolecularweightpartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide(PHPA)polymer.Whenmixedwithfreshwater,asmallquantityofPOLY-BOREstabilizingagentcanprovideaclear,solid-free,viscousboreholestabilizingfluidforuseindrilledshaft,augerdrilling,horizontaldirectionalboring,trenching excavationandreversecirculation(RC)rotarydrilling.POLY-BOREstabilizingagentisnotdesignedtobeusedinconjunctionwithbentonitebasedfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONBuildaclay-freeboringfluid.Stabilizereactiveclayandshaleformations.Enhancecorerecoveryincontinouswirelinecoringoperations.

ADVANTAGESCandisperseeasilywithminimalshear.Efficientshale/claystabilizerandviscosifier.Doesnotrequiresolidscontrolunittocleantheslurry.Helps maintain a stable and gauge borehole.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.2 - 0.6 0.5 - 1.5 0.6 - 1.8 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of POLY-BORE borehole stabilizing agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of POLY-BORE borehole stabilizing agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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65QUIK MUD® QUIKMUD®liquidpolymerisapartiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymerandemulsion.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanbeaddedtolow-solidsdrillingfluidstopreventreactiveshaleandclayfromswellingandsloughing,increaselubricity,fluidviscosityandtoimprovecarryingcapacityofair/foaminjectionfluids.

ADVANTAGESMixeseasilywithminimumshearinfreshwater.Helpsprovideeffectiveclayandshalestabilizationwithlowerviscosity.Helpsimparthighdegreeoflubricity.Non-fermenting.Breaksdownchemicallywithhouseholdbleach(sodiumhypochlorite).

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTPints/bbl* Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.0 0.6 - 2.5 1.5 - 6.3 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK MUD liquid polymer emulsion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK MUD liquid polymer emulsion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

QUIK MUD liquid polymer emulsion is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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66QUIK MUD® D-50 QUIKMUD®D-50liquidpolymerdispersionisahighsolids,partiallyhydrolyzedpolyacrylamide/polyacrylate(PHPA)copolymerusedprimarilyasaviscosifierandboreholestabilizertopreventreactiveshaleandclayfromswellingandsloughing.QUIKMUDD-50liquidpolymerdispersioncanbeused toprovidefrictionreduction,inhibitionandlubricityinfreshwater,KClandsaltwaterbaseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONViscositydevelopmentinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Clayandshalestabilizationtopreventswellingand/ordispersion.Reducerotationaltorqueandcirculating pressure.

ADVANTAGESCanbemixedeasilywithminimumshearinfreshwater.Efficientandcosteffective–smallamountsproducedesiredresults.Canbebrokendownchemicallywithbleach(sodiumhypochlorite).

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTPints/bbl* Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.0 0.6 - 2.5 1.5 - 6.3 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK MUD D-50 liquid polymer dispersion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK MUD D-50 liquid polymer dispersion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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67QUIK MUD® GOLD QUIKMUD®GOLDclayandshalestabilizerprovidesinhibitionofclayandshaleformationsinwater-baseddrillingfluidswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingviscosity.QUIKMUDGOLDclayandshalestabilizer,whenaddedtoaQUIK-GEL®orBORE-GEL® slurry, yields an inhibitive drilling fluidsystemwhilemaintainingmanageableandeffectivefluidproperties.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedrheologicalpropertiesofalow-solidsdrillingfluid.Clayandshalestabilizationtopreventswellingand/ordispersion.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Allowsuseofhighconcentrationstogaininhibitionwithoutproducingexcessviscosity.Nopetroleumdistillates.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.2 - 1.0 0.5 - 2.4 0.6 - 2.85 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-MUD GOLD clay and shale stabilizer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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69

FOAMING AGENTS & SURFACTANTS

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70AQF-2™ AQF-2foamingagentisananionicsurfactantwhichcanbeaddedtofreshwaterforair/foam,air/gel-foamormistdrillingapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONImprovehole-cleaningcapabilityofairstream.Increaseboreholestability.Increasetheabilitytoliftlargevolumesofwater.Reduceair-volumerequirement.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Elevatedflashpointforeasiershipment.Highquality,highexpansionfoamwithaconsistencysimilartoshavingfoam.Highstabilitywithexcellentretentiontime.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Gallons/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of AQF-2 foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQF-2 foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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71BDF-368™ BDF-368™foamingagentisananionicsurfactantwhichcanbeaddedtofreshwaterforair/foam,air/gel-foamormistdrillingapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONImprovehole-cleaningcapabilityofairstream.Increaseboreholestability.Increasetheabilitytoliftlargevolumesofwater.Reduceair-volumerequirement.

ADVANTAGESEnhancetheefficiencyofcuttingsremoval.Reducethestickingtendenciesofwetclays,minimizingtheriskofmudringsandwallpacking.Reduceerosion of poorly consolidated formations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Gallons/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BDF-368 foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BDF-368 foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed please, refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

BDF-368 foaming agent is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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72CON DET® CON DET®wettingagentisaproprietaryblendofanionicsurfactantsisspeciallyformulatedforuseinfreshwater,saltwaterandinlow-solidsdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONKeepthedrillbitclean.Slowbreakupofcuttingswhilebeingtransportedfrombittosurface.Counteractthestickingtendenciesofclays,therebyreducingwallpacking,bitballing,booting-offandformationofmudrings.Settlingofcuttingsatthesurfaceinlowsolidsfluidsystems.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinlowconcentrations.Easytomixwithwater.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.125 - 1.0 0.5 - 4.0 1.25 - 10.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up waterprior to the addition of CON DET wetting agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of CON DET wetting agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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73IDP-404IDP-404wettingagentisabiodegradableproprietaryblendofanionicsurfactantsformulatedforuseinfreshwater,saltwaterandinlow-solidsdrill-ingfluids.Itcounteractsthestickingtendenciesofclays,reducingwallpacking,bitballing,booting-offandmudringformation.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONKeepthedrillbitclean.Slowbreakupofcuttingswhilebeingtransportedfrombittosurface.Counteractthestickingtendenciesofclays,therebyreducingwallpacking,bitballing,booting-offandformationofmudrings.Settlingofcuttingsatthesurfaceinlowsolidsfluidsystems.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinlowconcentrations.Easytomix.Biodegradable.CompatiblewithotherBaroidproducts.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.25 - 1.5 1.0 - 6.0 2.5 - 15.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-404 wetting agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-404 wetting agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

IDP-404 wetting agent is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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74IDP-604IDP-604foamingagentisanionicsurfactantdesignedtocreateaneffectiveandstablefoaminfresh,hardorsaltwaterenvironments.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONStablefoamdevelopmentinbrackishorsaltwaterconditions.Improvedholecleaningcapabilityoftheairstreamandreducedairvolumerequire-ment.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,hardwaterandbrine-basedfluids.Stableatelevateddownholetemperatures.Effectivestabilitywithenhancedretentiontime.Elevatedflashpointforeasiershipment.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Gallons/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-604 saltwater tolerant foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-604 saltwater tolerant foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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75MUD DETMUDDETwettingagentisapropietaryblendofsurfactantsthatisspeciallyformulatedforuseinfreshwater,low-solidsdrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONKeepthedrillbitclean.Slowbreakupofcuttingwhilebeingtransportedfrombittosurface.Counteractthestickingtendenciesofclays,therebyreducingwallpacking,bitballing,booting-off,andformationofmudrings.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinlowconcentrations.Easytomixwithwater.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.25 - 1.5 1.0 - 6.0 2.5 - 15.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of MUD DET wetting agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of MUD DET wetting agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

MUD DET wetting agent is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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76PENETROL®

PENETROLwettingagentisawatermiscible,non-ionicsurfactantdesignedtocounteractthestickingtendenciesofclay.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReduceoreliminatebitballing.Reducesurfacetensionofdrillingfluid,whichallowsfasterchipremovalwithoutcontinuouslygrindingthehardshaleformations.Improvedrillingefficiencybypreferentiallycoatingthebottom-holeassemblyanddrillstring.

ADVANTAGESEasytomix.Effectiveinlowconcentrations.CompatiblewithotherBaroiddrillingfluidadditives.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.25 - 1.0 1.0 - 4.0 2.5 - 10.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of PENETROL non-ionic wetting agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of PENETROL non-ionic wetting agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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77QUIK-FOAM® QUIK-FOAM®foamingagentisaproprietaryblendofbiodegradablesurfactantsthatcanbeaddedtofresh,brineorbrackishwaterforair/foam,air/gel-foam or mist drilling applications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancetherateofcuttingsremoval.Increasetheabilityofliftinglargevolumesofwater.Improvehole-cleaningcapabilityoftheairstream.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60Certified.Highquality,highexpansionfoamwithaconsistencysimilartoshavingfoam.Versatileandcompatiblewithvari-oustypesofmake-upwater.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of QUIK-FOAM high performance foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of QUIK-FOAM high performance foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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78ULTRAFOAM™ ULTRAFOAM™,biodegradablemixtureofanionicsurfactantsandfoamingagentscanbeaddedtofresh,hardorhighsalinitywaterforair/foam,air/gel-foam or mist drilling applications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancetherateofcuttingsremoval.Increasetheabilityofliftinglargevolumesofwater.Improvehole-cleaningcapabilityoftheairstream.Reducethestickingtendenciesofwetclays,therebyeliminatingmudringsandwallpacking.

ADVANTAGESProduceshighqualityfoamatlowconcentrations.Highlystablefoamwithexcellentretentiontime.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Gallons/100 gals Liter/m3

0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of ULTRAFOAM anionic foaming agent for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of ULTRAFOAM anionic foaming agent to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

ULTRAFOAM anionic foaming agent is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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79

LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS

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80BAROLIFT® BAROLIFTholecleaningaidcontainschemicallyinert,temperaturestable,syntheticfibermaterialwhichisusedasaholecleaningandsuspen-sionaidinHDD,MineralsExplorationandotherindustrialdrillingapplications.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancesuspensionpropertiesandcarryingcapacityofdrillingfluidwithoutincreasingviscosity.Reducelossofcirculationorseepagetoforma-tion. Effectiveasdrillingfluidcomponentorasasweepmaterial.

ADVANTAGESDoesnotaffectchemistryofdrillingfluid.Mixeseasilyanduniformlythroughthemudhopper.Easilyremovedbyscreenedsolidscontrolequip-ment. Does not increase viscosity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.05 - 0.1 0.125 - 0.25 0.15 - 0.3 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

The above are generalized concentrations of BAROLIFT hole cleaning aid to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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81DIAMOND SEAL® DIAMONDSEAL®lostcirculationmaterialisa100%active,water-swellable,syntheticpolymer.DIAMONDSEALpolymerLCMabsorbshundredsoftimesitsownweightinwater.Itisintendedforuseprimarilyasalostcirculationmaterialforhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONLostcirculationmaterialforhorizontaldirectionaldrilling.Preventinadvertentreturnsinrivercrossingapplications.Stabilizeboreholeincobbleandgravel.Stabilizeunconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESRapidwaterabsorption.Effectiveinmitigatinglostcirculation.Economical–smallquantityyieldslargevolume.Easytouse.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

4.2 - 8.4 10.0 - 20.0 12.0 - 24.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

DIAMOND SEAL absorbent polymer for loss of circulation is not meant for continuous use in the active circulating system and is intended for focused, spot treatments or slugs for combatting loss of circulation.

Prior to pumping DIAMOND SEAL absorbent polymer for loss of circulation, be sure to remove all in-line screens in circulating system.

The above are generalized concentrations of DIAMOND SEAL absorbent polymer for loss of circulation to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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82FUSE-IT® FUSE-IT® lost circulation material is a fast-acting, synthetic polymer-based lost circulation material designed to help seal off even the most severe losszonesinaslittleas30minutesallowingtheoperatortoreturntonormaldrillingactivities.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONLostcirculationmaterialforverticalandhorizontaldrillingapplications.Suitableforaddressingfracturedandvugularformations.EffectiveLCMforsand,gravelandcobbleenvironments.Canstabilizeunconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESRapidreactionuponcontactwithwater.Enablesquickresponsetolossofcirculation.Non-fermenting.Temperaturetolerant.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAs a slug treatment Add 5 - 10 gals (20 - 40 L) of vegetable oil directly into drillstring to pre-coat metal surfaces of drillstring Followimmediatelyintodrillstringwith1-2bucketsofFUSE-IT FollowadditionofFUSE-ITlostcirculationmaterialwith5-10gals(20-40L)ofvegetableoilanddisplace.Followingdisplacementallow30-60minutes

for hydration prior to attempt to regain circulation

As a pill AddFUSE-ITlostcirculationmaterialtodrillingfluidataconcentrationof0.5-1.0%byvolume(2-4qts/100galsor5-10L/m³)anddisplacemixture

immediatelyintozoneofinterest

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83KWIK-SEAL™ KWIK-SEAL™lossofcirculationmaterialisanengineeredblendofgranular,flakeandfibrousmaterialsusedtominimizelossofwholedrillingfluidtotheformation.Itisavailableinthreegrindsizestofunctioneffectivelyoverthewidestrangeoflostcirculationconditions.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducesthelossofwholefluidtoformationinwaterbaseddrillingfluids.Promotessealingofpermeableorfracturedzones.Assistsinstabilizingloose and unconsolidated formations.

ADVANTAGESApplicableinwiderangeoflostcirculationenvironments.Formsalight,strongsealunderhighandlowdifferentialpressures.Resultantsealisnoteasily removed by bit movement or mud circulation.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

5.0 - 30.0 12.0 - 72.0 15.0 - 85.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

Prior to pumping KWIK-SEAL loss of circulation material be sure to remove all in-line screens in circulating system.

KWIK-SEAL loss of circulation material is comprised of organic based materials and therefore is not recommended to be used in the construction of potable water wells due to the ability of the material to act as a nutrient for bacteria.

The above are generalized concentrations of KWIK-SEAL loss of circulation material to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative

Kwik-Seal® is a registered product of CP Kelco, Inc.

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84MICA MICAlossofcirculationmaterialisanaturallyoccurring,sizedandgradedmineralusedtocombatlossofcirculationinavarietyofdrillingapplica-tions.Asaresultoftheflat,sheet-likestructureandinertnatureofMICAlossofcirculationmaterial,itisaneffectivebridgingagentandservesasaviable optiontocombatlostcirculationconditions.MICAlossofcirculationmaterialisavailableinthreegrades:Fine,MediumandCoarse.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducesthelossofwholefluidtoformationinwaterandoilbaseddrillingfluids.Promotessealingofpermeableorfracturedzones.Assistsinstabilizinglooseandunconsolidatedformations.

ADVANTAGESEasytomix.Stablematerialnotsubjecttobacterialortemperaturedegradation.CompatiblewithotherBaroiddrillingfluidadditivesandlossofcirculation materials.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

8.5 - 40.0 20.0 - 95.0 25.0 - 115.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

Prior to pumping MICA loss of circulation material be sure to remove all in-line screens in circulating system.

The above are generalized concentrations of MICA loss of circulation material to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is neededc please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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85N-SEAL™ N-SEAL™acidsolublelostcirculationmaterialisspeciallyformulated,extrusion-spunmineralfiber.Duetoitssolubilityinweakacids,N-SEALlostcirculationmaterialiseasilyremovedfromproductionzones.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONN-SEALlostcirculationmaterialcanbeusedasanadditiveforlossofcirculationinconcentrationsupto70lb/100gallons(86kg/m3).

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Acidsoluble.Canbeeasilywetted.Inorganicandnon-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

2.0 - 30.0 5.0 - 70.0 6.0 - 84.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

N-SEAL acid soluble loss of circulation material an be added directly through the hopper.

Prior to pumping N-SEAL acid soluble loss of circulation material be sure to remove all in-line screens in circulating system.

The above are generalized concentrations of N-SEAL acid soluble loss of circulation material to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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87

LUBRICANTS, CUTTING OILS & ROD GREASE

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88BARO-LUBE GOLD SEAL™ BARO-LUBEGOLDSEAL™lubricantisaliquidadditivespecificallyformulatedforuseinindustrialdrillingapplicationswhereenvironmentalconstraintsprecludetheuseofhydrocarbon-basedadditives.BARO-LUBEGOLDSEALlubricantisdesignedtoreducefrictionunderextremepressure (metal-to-metal) and in the borehole (metal-toformation).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsreducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Helpslubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Helpsreduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Helpsreducebitballingandmudringsonrods.Helpsminimizepotentialfordifferentialsticking.

ADVANTAGESWatersolublelubricant.Mixesinfreshorsaltwater-baseddrillingfluids.Increaseslubricatingpropertiesofbentoniteandpolymerbaseddrillingfluidsystems.Stableatelevatedsub-surfacetemperaturesupto300°F.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Gallons/100 gals Liter/m3

1.0 - 2.0 1.0 - 2.0 10.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of BARO-LUBE GOLD SEAL drilling fluid lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BARO-LUBE GOLD SEAL drilling fluid lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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89CORE-LUBE™ CORE-LUBE™ natural, linseed-based soft soap is used as a core barrel lubricant on diamond core drills.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEasyslidingofthecoreintotheinnertube.Lubricationofthecorelifter.Minimizedwearontheinnertube.Formulationofanon-pollutingwater-basedsolutionforcleaninginnertubecomponentsandrigequipment.

ADVANTAGESHelpsimprovecorerecovery.Helpsextendlengthofcoreruninbrokenground.Canlengthenuseablelifeofdownholewirelinecomponents.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAs aid in core recovery AhandfulorsaturatedswabofCORE-LUBElubricantmaybesmearedinsidethebottomoftheinnertubebeforeitisinsertedintothedrillrods.

Also, a liberal amount may be applied to the core lifter parts.

As a cleaning solution for drill rig components MixonequartofCORE-LUBElubricantwith50galsofwateror5LofCORE-LUBElubricantperm³ofwater.

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90DD-8DD-8environmentallyfriendlylubricantandtorquereducerisusedforwaterbaseddrillingfluids.DD-8lubricantreducesfrictionbetweenthedrillrodsandcasing,andbetweenthedrillrodsandtheformation.DD-8lubricantisbiodegradableandcontainsnohydrocarbons.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducestorqueanddrag.Improvespenetrationrate.Replacesrefinedorcrudeoilwheretheiruseisprohibitedorimprovedlubricationisrequired.

ADVANTAGESImpartsextremepressurelubricationtothedrillingfluid.Verylowconcentrationsrequired.FunctionsinfreshandsaltywateroverwidepHrange.Functionsinhardwater(highcalcium/magnesiumconcentration).

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liter/m3

0.25 - 1.0 1.0 - 4.0 2.5 - 10.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of DD-8 torque reducer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of DD-8 torque reducer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

DD-8 torque reducer is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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91DINOMUL™ 2DINOMULTM2torquereducerisaspeciallyformulated,aqueoussolutiondesignedtohelpprovidefrictionreductionandimprovelubricationcharacteristicsofwater-baseddrillingfluids.DINOMUL2torquereducercanbeusedinhorizontaldirectionaldrilling,microtunneling,constructionapplicationsandverticaldrillingtoaidinthereductionofrotationaltorque,pullbackpressuresorjackingforceswhenusedasacomponentofwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedlubricatingpropertiesinmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.Reducedrotationaltorqueanddragonthedrillpipewhiledrilling.Reducedpotentialfordifferentialsticking.Enhancedtorquereductionincontinuouswirelinecoringoperations.Increasedwellborestabilitybyproducingacompactandslickfiltercake.

ADVANTAGESEffectivetorquereductioninawide-rangeofgeologicconditions.Costeffectiveatmoderatetolowconcentrations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liters/m3

0.25 - 2.0 1.0 - 8.0 2.5 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of DINOMUL 2 torque reducer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of DINOMUL 2 torque reducer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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92EP MUDLUBE® EPMUDLUBE®modifiedtalloilfattyacidcanbeusedtoimpartextremepressurelubricatingpropertiestodrillingfluids.EPMUDLUBElubricantreadily adsorbs on exposed surfaces, providing a physical coating that is effective in reducing metal-to-metal friction.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCanreducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.CanLubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Canreduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Canenhancetoleranceofchemicalcontaminationsindrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESEffectivesmallconcentrations.Helpreducemetal-to-metalfrictionandresultanttorque.CompatiblewithotherBaroiddrillingfluidadditiveswhenaddedinpropersequence.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liters/m3

0.5 - 2.0 2.0 - 8.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EP MUDLUBE extreme pressure lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of EP MUDLUBE extreme pressure lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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93IDP-214IDP-214rodgreaseisahighquality,easilyappliedformulationdesignedtohelpdampenhighfrequencyvibrationcreatedincontinuouswirelinecoringoperationsduetotheabsenceofactivefluidreturnsorstaticfluidlevelwithintheannularspace.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsreducedrillrodvibration.Helpsreducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Canminimizerodsticking.Canminimizewearondrillstring.

ADVANTAGESExcellentvibrationdampening.Goodadhesiontometal.Stableatwiderangeoftemperatures.Highlywaterresistant(providesgoodcorrosionprotection). Chemically stable in use and storage.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTApply a uniform amount on the outside of the drill rods as they are tripped into the hole.

Apply only enough IDP-214 rod grease to facilitate uniform coating of the drill rods.

If excessive amounts of IDP-214 are applied to the drill rods it may result in the drill string becoming grease-bound within the borehole.

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94IDP-479IDP-479isapremiumquality320viscosityhammeroilthatisbiodegradable.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONDesignedtolubricatetheairlineindownholeairhammers.Adequatelubricantreduceswearandhelpsimproveequipmentlife.

ADVANTAGESMaintainsviscosityatelevatedtemperatures.Effectiveairlinelubricant.Excellentadherencetometalsurfaces.Lubricatesinextremepressure.Biodegradable.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTApplication Quarts/hr Liters/hr

Addedtoairstreamtofacilitatelubricationofdownholehammer. 1.6 - 5.8 1.5 - 5.5

IDP- 479 is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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95IDP-585IDP-585lubricantisaproprietaryblendofsyntheticcomponentsformulatedtohelpreducefrictioninwater-baseddrillingfluids.IDP-585lubricantcanbeusedtohelpminimizefrictionpressuresinthemetal-to-metalandmetal-to-formationenvironmentsfoundinhighanglewells.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Lubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Reduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Reducepotentialfordifferentialsticking.

ADVANTAGESCanboostlubricatingpropertiesofbentoniteorpolymerdrillingfluidsystems.Compatiblewithmostdrillingfluidadditives.Minimaleffectonrheological properties. Stable at elevated sub-surface temperatures.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liters/m3

1.0 - 3.0 4.0 - 12.0 10.0 - 30.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of IDP-585 lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

IDP- 585 is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirmavailability within your area of operations.

The above are generalized concentrations of IDP-585 lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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96NXS-LUBE® NXS-LUBE® extreme pressure (EP) lubricant is a proprietary blend of synthetic components specially formulated to help provide friction reduction in water-basedfluids.NXS-LUBEextremepressurelubricanthasprovenextremelyeffectiveinhelpingtominimizefrictionpressuresinthemetal-to-metalandmetal-to-formationenvironmentsfoundinhighanglewells.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Lubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Reduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Enhancetoler-anceofchemicalcontaminationsindrillingfluids.Minimizepotentialfordifferentialsticking.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveatlowconcentrations.Canmixinfreshorsaltywater.Compatiblewithmostdrillingfluidadditives.Minimaleffectonrheologicalproperties.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liters/m3

0.5 - 2.0 2.0 - 8.0 5.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of NXS-LUBE extreme pressure lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of NXS-LUBE extreme pressure lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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97TR-10TR-10lubricantisaliquidadditivespecificallyformulatedtoreducefrictioninwaterbaseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsreducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Helpslubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Helpsreduceheatgeneratedatbitface.Helpsreducebitballingandmudringsonrods.Helpsminimizepotentialfordifferentialsticking.

ADVANTAGESWatersolublelubricant.Mixesinfreshorsaltwater-baseddrillingfluids.Compatiblewithmostdrillingfluidadditives.Increaseslubricatingpropertiesofbentoniteandpolymerbaseddrillingfluidsystems.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by Volume Quarts/100 gals Liters/m3

1.0 - 2.0 4.0 - 8.0 10.0 - 20.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of TR-10 lubricant for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of TR-10 lubricant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

TR-10 lubricant is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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98XTRALUBE™ PLUS XTRALUBE™PLUStorquereducerisahighperformancelubricantusedtoreducerotationaltorqueanddragresultingfromboreholedeviationandformationinteractioninmostwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReducedrillrodtorqueanddrag.Lubricatedrillrodsandcasinginclosetoleranceboreholes.Reduceheatgeneratedatbitface.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwaterandbrackishwaterenvironments.Effectiveinsmallconcentrations.Compatibleinbentoniteandpolymerbasedfluidsys-tems.Minimaleffectonrheologicalproperties.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT% by volume Quarts/100 gals Liters/m3

0.25 - 0.5 1.0 - 4.0 2.5 - 10.0

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of XTRALUBE PLUS torque reducer for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of XTRALUBE PLUS torque reducer to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

XTRALUBE PLUS torque reducer is a regionally sourced product and not commonly available through all Baroid IDP Distributors. Please contact your local Baroid IDP representative to confirm availability within your area of operations.

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99

THINNERS & DISPERSANTS

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100AQUA-CLEAR® PFD AQUA-CLEARPFDconcentratedliquidpolymerdispersantprovidessuperiormudandsedimentremovalfromtheproducingformationandgravelpack.Thisproductisalsoahighlyeffectivemudthinner.AQUA-CLEARPFDdispersantcontainsnophosphates.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONCandispersemud,sedimentandclayfromtheproducingformationandgravelpackinthescreenedinterval.Canreduceviscosityandgelstrengthofdrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Helpsreducedevelopmenttime.Helpsincreasewellyieldandcapacity.Non-fermenting.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Asamudthinner:StartbyaddingonepintofAQUA-CLEARPFDadditiveto500galsofmudor250ml/m³. Using borehole diameter and total length of screened interval calculate volume of borehole and then double that volume to determine the minimumvolumetotreatwithAQUA-CLEARPFD. Thepurposefordoublingthevolumeistocompensateforthevolumeofwaterinsidethescreen,filterpackandformationinterface. Oncethewatervolumeisdetermined,calculatetherequiredtreatmentvolumeofAQUA-CLEARPFDadditivebythefollowingformula:

AQUA-CLEAR PFD (gals or L) = 0.002 x Water Volume (gals or L)This equates to one gallon of AQUA-CLEAR PFD for every 500 gals of water (0.2% by volume)

or 2.0 L of AQUA-CLEAR PFD for every m3 of water.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUA-CLEAR PFD Phosphate-Free Dispersant to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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101AQUA-CLEAR® PFD DRY AQUA-CLEARPFDDRYbeadedpolymericdispersantisdesignedtoefficientlyremovesedimentandmudfromproducingformationsandgravelpackwithouttheuseofphosphates.AQUA-CLEARPFDDRYdispersantisalsoahighlyeffectivemudthinner.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONDispersionofmud,sedimentandclayfromtheproducingformationandgravelpackinthescreenedinterval.Reducedviscosityandgelstrengthofdrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESPhosphate-free. Canreducedevelopmenttime.Canreducepumpingcost.Canincreasewellyieldandcapacity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT Asamudthinner,0.5lbs/500gals(0.12kg/m³)ofdrillingfluid Asawelldevelopmentchemical,5.5lbs/500gals(1.31kg/m³)ofwelldevelopmentwater

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102BARAFOS® BARAFOS®non-glassy,modifiedpolyphosphateisusedasathinneranddispersantinwater-baseddrillingfluidsandasanaidinwaterwelldevelopment.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONDisperseclayandsedimentforremovalduringwelldevelopment.Dispersereactiveclaysthatcausemudringsandbitballing.

ADVANTAGESDissolvesandwillnotre-crystallizeincoldwater.LowerpHthancommonlyavailableglassypolyphosphates.Inorganiccompound.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTTo aid in water well development Determinevolumeofwaterinscreenareaanddoublethecalculatedvolumetoaccountforwateringravelpackandformationinterface. Completelydissolve10-20lbsBARAFOSdispersantinto100galswater(12-24kg/m³).Jetandsurgethissolutionthroughthescreenandgravelpackduring

welldevelopment.Repeatasnecessary.

DO NOT add dry BARAFOS dispersant directly into the screen or gravel packTo thin the drilling mud Add0.5-1lbBARAFOSdispersantper100galsofdrillingfluid(0.6-1.2kg/m³)slowlyattheflowline.Forbestresults,dissolveBARAFOSdispersantinasmall

quantityofwaterbeforeadding. Productadditionbecomeslesseffectiveifmudweightexceeds10lbs/gal(1.2sg).

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103SAPP SAPP(SodiumAcidPyrophosphate)inorganicthinner,isacommercialchemicalusedasathinneranddispersantinfreshwaterdrillingfluidsandasanaidinwaterwelldevelopment.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReductionofviscosityandgelstrengthsinfreshwaterdrillingfluids.Effectivedispersionofreactiveclays.Dispersionofclayparticlesandsedimentssotheycanberemovedduringwelldevelopment.Effectivechemicaltreatmentforcementcontaminatedfluids.

ADVANTAGESFacilitatesremovalofcalciumandreducespHincementcontaminatedfluids.Fastactingandeffectiveatlowconcentrations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTTo aid in water well development Completelydissolve10-20lbsofSAPPdispersantper100galswateror12-24kg/m³ofwater.Jetandsurgethissolutionthroughthescreenandgravelpack

duringwelldevelopment.Repeatasnecessary.

For thinning of drilling fluid Add0.25-0.5lbsofSAPPinorganicthinnerper100gals(0.3-0.6kg/m³)ofdrillingfluid.

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105

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS

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106AQUA-CLEAR® AE AQUA-CLEAR AE liquidblendofacidsandacidenhancersisformulatedtocontrolbacterialslimecontaminationduetothepresenceofiron-related and sulphate-reducing bacteria.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONRemovethebio-massmatrixcausedbybacterialfouling.Reducesulphurtasteandodorinwater.Cleanupwellscreens,pumpsanddistributionsystem.Restorewellproductivityandreducepowerandmaintenancecosts.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Safetouseonallplastics,rubberandmetals.Costeffective,efficientextendedlifetreatment.Improveswaterqualityandrenewswellproductionrate.Mitigatescorrosionandequipmentfailure.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT RecordinitialwellwaterpH. ThepreferredapplicationmethodistoapplyasolutionofAQUA-CLEARAEintothescreenedintervalthroughatremiepipe. MixAQUA-CLEARAEwithwaterat6-12oz/galofwateror47-94ml/Lofwaterandapplydirectlyintoscreenedintervalwithatremiepipe.Whenutilizingthismethod,calculatethevolumeofwaterinthescreenedareaanddoublethecalculatedvolumetoaccountforthewaterinthegravelpackandformationinterface.

Caution: Never mix chlorine and AQUA-CLEAR AE liquid blend in well.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUA-CLEAR AE acid enhancer to be added to water for well rehabilitation. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on well condition, product application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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107AQUA-CLEAR® MGA AQUA-CLEARMGAdryblendofgranularacidandadditivesisusedintheremovalofiron,manganeseandcarbonatescale.Itretainsstrengthlongerthanmostliquidacids,whichincreasesitscleaningcapability.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONDispersescaleandincrustation.Removescaleandincrustationfromthewaterwellscreen,casing,gravelpackandpumpingequipment.Restorewellproduction.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Safetouseonallplastics,rubberandmetals.Noharmfulvapors.Improveswaterquality(color,tasteandappearance).Reducesequipmentandpipingfailuresduetoscalebuild-upandcorrosion.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT RecordinitialwellwaterpH. ThepreferredapplicationmethodistoapplyasolutionofAQUA-CLEARMGAadditiveintothescreenedintervalthroughatremiepipe. MixAQUA-CLEARMGAwithwaterat½-1lb/galofwateror0.06-0.12kg/Lofwaterandapplydirectlyintoscreenedintervalwithatremiepipe.Whenutilizingthismethod,calculatethevolumeofwaterinthescreenedareaanddoublethecalculatedvolumetoaccountforthewaterinthegravelpackandformationinterface.

Caution: Never mix chlorine and AQUA-CLEAR MGA additive in well.

The above are generalized concentrations of AQUA-CLEAR MGA dry granular acid to be added to water for well rehabilitation. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on well condition, product application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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108BARAD-658™ BARAD-658™cementadditiveisadry,free-flowingpowderdesignedtoreducethefiltrationrateandretardthesetofPortlandCementslurriesusedinwaterwell,mineralsexplorationandconstructionapplications.WhenusedinconjunctionwithPortlandCementattherecommendedconcentration,BARAD-658cementadditivecreatesaslurrywithenhancedflowpropertiesandimprovedbondingcharacteristics.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONReductionoffiltrationratesinPortlandCementslurries.DelayedsetofPortlandCementslurries.

ADVANTAGESNSF/ANSIStandard60certified.Noadditionalwaterrequirementforadditive.Canenhancehydraulicbondingcharacteristicsofcement.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTAdded to make-up water for cement (preferred method) Requiredconcentration:add2lbs(0.91kg)ofBARAD-658cementadditiveforevery94lbs(42.64kg)ofPortlandCement,oraddatBARAD-658at2.12%byweight

ofcement(BWOC) AddBARAD-658cementadditivetotheappropriatevolumeofmake-upwaterandmixathighshearfor2-3minutespriortoadditionofPortlandCement AddPortlandCementtoBARAD-658additive/watermixtureandmixathighsheartoensureefficientwettingofcementsolids PumpBARAD-658 additive/cement mixture into annular space or borehole

The above are generalized concentrations of BARAD-658 cement additive for augmentation of Portland cement. The ultimate product performance will be based on proper formulation, mixing efficiency and effective displacement.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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109

BARAD-399CORE™singlesackdrillingfluidsystemisengineeredtoaddressthemajorityofdrillingsituationsinwirelinecoringoperations.TheBARAD-399COREsystemprovideseasymixing,rapidhydrationcharacteristicsandyieldsadrillingfluidformulationwithidealviscosity,excellentfiltrationcontrol/lubricityandenhancedboreholestabilization.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFormationofalow-solids,freshwaterdrillingfluidengineeredforwirelinecoringapplications.Clay/shalestabilizationlimitingswellingand/ordispersion.Filtrationcontrolinporousformations.Boreholestabilityinwatersensitiveformations.

ADVANTAGESReducesvariationinformulationfromshifttoshift.Reducesnumberofproductsonsite.Noadditivesnecessary.Optimizedgrindsizeforenhancedmixingandyield.Efficientlyimprovesfiltrationcontrol.Provideslubricity.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTlbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

7.0 - 10.5 17.0 - 25.0 20.0 - 30.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water (saline or freshwater) prior to the addition of BARAD-399 CORE single sack drilling fluid system for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.

The above are generalized concentrations of BARAD-399 CORE single sack drilling fluid system to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

BARAD-399 CORE™

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110BARA-DEFOAM® 500 BARA-DEFOAM®500defoamerisdesignedfortopicalapplicationtobreakdownfoamassociatedwithair/foamdrillingoperations.BARA-DEFOAM500defoamercanbeusedtodefoammostwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONEnhancedbreakdownofsurfacefoamforair/foamdrillingsystems.Reducedsurfacefoaminwater-baseddrillingfluids.Minimizedairentrainmentinwater-baseddrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESEasytouse,readilydispersibleinwater.Effectiveinlowconcentrations.Non-siliconedefoamer.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTBreakdown of surface foam for air/foam drilling MixBARA-DEFOAM500defoamerwithwaterintoapumpsprayerataratioof8-32floz/galofwater(62.5-250ml/Lofwater).Applymixturewithpumpsprayer

in mist form to the surface of the generated foam. Forlargerscaleairfoamorstifffoamoperationswherelargervolumesarerequired,mixBARA-DEFOAM500defoamerat6.25-25%byvolumewithfreshwater

and apply topically to manage produced foam.

Reduction of foaming in water-based drilling fluids AddBARA-DEFOAM500defoamerdirectlyintotheaffectedfluidataconcentrationof0.5-1.0pints/100gals(0.6-1.25L/m³)ofdrillingfluid.

The above are generalized concentrations of BARA-DEFOAM 500 defoamer to be added to water based drilling fluids or foam produced from air/foam drilling. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on the nature of the system the product is applied to, method of application and efficiency of treatment.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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111BAROID® 41 BAROID®41weightingmaterialisaspeciallyprocessedbariteinpowderformforuseasadrillingfluidweightingadditive.BAROID41weightingmaterialhasaspecificgravityof4.1andcanbeusedtoincreasethedensityofdrillingfluidsupto21lb/gal(2.40sg).

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsincreasedrillingfluiddensityupto21lbs/gal(2.4sg).Helpscontrolformationpressures.Helpsstabilizetheborehole.

ADVANTAGESHighquality,freefromcorrosiveandabrasivematerial.Chemicallyinert.Cost-effectiveweightingagent.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT BeforeaddingBAROID41weightingmaterial,theMarshFunnelviscosity(sec/qt)ofthecirculatingfluidshouldbeincreasedtofourtimesthedesiredfinalweightbytheadditionofAQUAGELorQUIK-GEL additives AddBAROID41materialthroughahighshearmixersotheentirecirculatingvolumeisatuniformweight Tocontrolanartesianflowatthesurface,premixthenecessaryvolumeofweightedmudandapplyinonecontinuousoperation

NOTE: In near surface holes drilled in unconsolidated alluvium (overburden), weights in excess of 11 lbs/gal (1.32 sg) could result in loss of circulation

The above are generalized concentrations of BAROID 41 weighting material to be added to fresh-water based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on subsurface pressures encountered, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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112LUBRA-BEADS® LUBRA-BEADS®sphericalbeadlubricantiscomprisedofcopolymerbeadsandareavailableintwosizes–CoarseandFine.LUBRA-BEADSsphericalbeadlubricantfunctionssimilartotinyballbearingsthatwillnotbreakunderextremestressandimpact.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONHelpsprovidelubricationinwater-basedandoil-basedsystems.Helpsreducetorqueanddrag.Helpsreducejackingforcesinmicrotunnellingoperations.Helpsprovidelubricationindeviatedwellbores.

ADVANTAGESEffectiveinfreshwater,saltwaterandbrine-basedfluids.Insolubleinwater.Stableattemperaturesupto400°F(205°C).

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

1.0 - 7.0 2.4 - 17.0 3.0 - 20.0 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

LUBRA-BEADS spherical bead lubricant will be removed from a re-circulated mud system by the solids control equipment. Allowable concentration levels may vary with drilling discipline and/or application used. As the product is a physical bead, all inline screens,

ports and orifices should be evaluated to ensure material may physically pass through without creating restriction.

The above are generalized concentrations of LUBRA-BEADS spherical bead lubricant to be added to fresh or salt water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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113PLUGFOAM PART A & B PLUGFOAMA&Baretwoliquidcomponentswhichcomprisearigidfoamsystem.PLUGFOAMAisdesignedtobemixedwithPLUGFOAMBtocreateaquicksettingandstablechemicalfoam.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONFormsarigidurethanefoamthatcanbeusedforsealingannularspace,losscirculationzonesandaroundconductorpipe.

ADVANTAGESQuicksetting.Costeffective.Exhibitsadhesiveproperties.Rigidset.Lowpermeability.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTThe PLUG FOAM A & B rigid foam system is created by combining components into a suitable mixing container in the ratio of one can of part A to one can of part B Stir mixture thoroughly for 5 - 10 seconds, then place into annular space

Theyieldanddensityofthefoammixwilldependontemperature,geometryofthespacetobefilledanddistributionofthefoammix

Attention to safe handling and use of the product is strongly recommended

Donotplacethefoammixinaclosedcavityorcontainer,asthefoamrapidlyexpandsandwillbuildpressureandtemperature

PLUG FOAM A & B are designed for Industrial use only

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114Soda Ash SodaAshisawhite,granularpowderprimarilyusedtoconditionandsoftenmake-upwaterandraisepH.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONTreatouthardnessduetocalciuminmake-upwater.RaisepH.

ADVANTAGESEliminatecalciumionsbyremovingthemasinsolublecalciumcarbonate.Maximizetheperformanceofbentoniteandpolymerproduct.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

lbs/bbl* lbs/100 gals kg/m3

0.2 - 0.85 0.5 - 2.0 0.6 - 2.4 *1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

HardnessandpHlevelsofmake-upwatershouldbecheckedpriortoadditionofSodaAsh AdditionofSodaAshshouldalwaysbedonepriortoadditionofbentoniteorpolymertothefluidsystem Soda Ash should not be added at the same time as other drilling fluid components Whentreatingmake-upwaterpHrangesshouldbemaintainedbetween8.5-9.5

The above are generalized concentrations of Soda Ash sodium carbonate to be added to fresh or salt water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, water chemistry, application and mixing efficiency.

In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative.

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115SYSTEM FLOC-360™ SYSTEMFLOC-360™polymericflocculantisusedtoflocculateclaysandshalesencounteredindrillingoperationsandfacilitaterecyclingand/ordisposalofwater-baseddrillingfluids.

APPLICATION / FUNCTIONPromotesflocculationandsettlingofdispersedformationsolidsinclearfluidsandconventionaldrillingfluids.

ADVANTAGESCancreateaggressivewater/solidsseparation.Canimproveclarityofresidualfluidsaftertreatment.Effectiveinlowtomoderateconcentrations.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTContactyourlocalBaroidIDPrepresentativeforoptimizationofproductuse.

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116TESTING EQUIPMENTSOFCHEK® HARDNESS TEST STRIPSTotalHardnessismeasuredintherangeof0-425parts/million(0to25grains/gal).SofChek®WaterHardnessTestStripsarepackaged50toabottleforprofessionals

requiringaquick,reliablemethodofon-sitetesting.SofChekTestStripsalsocomeindividuallypackagedincasesof250and1000.SofChekTotalHardnessTestStrips

canreducetimespenttestinginthefield.

FILTER PRESS API (LPLT)Filtrationandwall-buildingpropertiesofdrillingfluidsandcementslurriesaredeterminedbyafilterpress.Thefiltrationrateisameasureoffluidlossmeasuredin

milliliters(ml)[1ml=1cm³]under100psi(690kPa)ofpressurethroughaspecialfilterpaperfor30minutes.Wall-buildingcharacteristicsaredemonstratedbythe

thicknessandconsistencyofthefiltercake(theresidue)depositedonthefilterpaperattheendofthisperiod.Thefiltercakeismeasuredtotheclosest1/32"(0.8mm).

MODEL 140 MUD BALANCETheModel140MudBalanceprovidesasimple,practicalmethodforaccuratedeterminationoffluiddensity.Itisoneofthemostsensitiveandaccuratefieldinstruments

availablefordeterminingthedensityorweight-per-unit-volume(specificgravity)ofdrillingfluids.AnoutstandingadvantageofthisMudBalanceisthatthetemperature

of the sample does not materially affect the accuracy of readings. A high impact plastic case protects the balance during transport and provides a secure base in its

workingposition.

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117TESTING EQUIPMENT, continuedMARSH FUNNEL VISCOMETERTheMarshFunnelViscometerModel201andMeasuringCupModel202aremadeofrugged,break-resistantplasticthatresiststemperaturechangedeformation.The

MeasuringCup,graduatedincubiccentimetersandfluidounces,isdesignedspecificallyforusewiththeMarshFunnel.Thiseasytooperateequipmentisusedfor

makingrapid,onthespotmeasurementsoffluidsviscosity.TheMarshFunnelreadingsareonlygeneralmeasurements,butthefrequentreportingoftheMarshFunnel

Viscositywillindicatechangesinthefluidviscositythatcouldrequirecorrectiveaction.

pH STRIPSDrillingfluidpHmeasureswhetherthefluidisbasicoracidic.UsingpHstripsallowsforaquick,reliablemethodforonsitetestingintherangeof0-14pH.pHstrips

comeindividuallypackagedincasesof100,andallowfordeterminingpHtothenearest0.5pHbymatchingthefourcolorsonthestriptothechartonthepackage.

SAND CONTENT TEST KITSieveanalysisisthepreferredmethodforsandcontentdeterminationbecauseofthereliabilityofthetestandsimplicityofequipment.Thevolumeofsand,includingthat

ofvoidspacesbetweengrains,isusuallymeasuredandexpressedasapercentagebyvolumeofthedrillingfluid.Thekitconsistsofaspecial200meshsieve2½

inchesindiameter,fastenedinsideacollaruponwhichasmallfunnelisfittedoneitherend.Thisisusedwitha10mlglassmeasuringtube,graduatedtoreadfrom0

to20%thepercentagesandbyvolume.Thecollarandfunnelaremadeofpolyethyleneandthescreenismadeofbrass.A500mlwashbottleandcarryingcaseare

included.

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118MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS, U.S.ROUND TANK, Gals/Inch of Height0.003402 x (Diameter (in))2

RECTANGULAR TANK, Gallons/Inch of HeightLength(ft)xWidth(ft)x0.6234

ROD CONTENT, Gallons/100 feet4.081x(InsideDiameter(in))2

ROD DISPLACEMENT, Gallons/100 feet[4.081 x (Outside Diameter (in))2]-RodContent

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119MISCELLANEOUS FORMULAS, MetricROUND TANK, Liters0.7854 x (Diameter (m))2 x Height (m) x 1000

RECTANGULAR TANK, LitersLength(m)xWidth(m)xHeight(m)x1000

ROD CONTENT, Liters0.0007854x(InsideDiameter(mm))2 x Length of rods in the hole (m)

ROD DISPLACEMENT, Liters[0.0007854 x (Outside Diameter (mm))2xLengthofrodsinthehole(m)]–RodContent

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120STANDARD CALCULATIONS

ANNULAR VOLUME, Gallons

( Dh2 - dp2 ) 24.52 x Depth (ft)

HOLE VOLUME/PIPE CAPACITY, Gallons

( Dh2 ) 24.52 x Depth (ft)

ANNULAR VELOCITY (AIR), Feet/Minute

Cfm x ( 183.4 ) Dh2 - dp2

Note: Dh = Diameter of hole, inches dp = diameter of pipe, inches

ANNULAR VELOCITY (FLUID), Feet/Minute

Pump Output (gal/min) x ( 24.52 ) Dh2 - dp2

HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE, Pounds/Inch2

0.052xMudWeight(lbs/gal)xDepth(ft)

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121METRIC CALCULATIONS

ANNULAR VOLUME, Liter/Meter

( Dh2 - dp2 ) 1273 x Depth (m)

HOLE VOLUME/PIPE CAPACITY, Liter/Meter

( Dh2 ) 1273 x Depth (m)

ANNULAR VELOCITY (AIR), Meters/Minute

m3/min x ( 1273000 ) Dh2 - dp2

Note: Dh = Diameter of hole, millimeters dp = diameter of pipe, millimeters

ANNULAR VELOCITY (FLUID), Meters/Minute

Pump Output (L/min) x ( 1273 ) Dh2 - dp2

HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE, kPa0.00981xMudWeight(kg/m3) x Depth (m)

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122WEIGHT-UP CALCULATION WITH BARITE, U.S.

Lbs. of Barite Required (B) = [ 35.05 x (Wf - Wl) ]

x Vl 35.05 - Wf

WHERE: B = Amount of Barite to add, lbs

Vl = Starting volume of mud, gals

Wf =DesiredMudWeight,lb/gal

Wl =StartingMudWeight,lb/gal

RULE OF THUMB: ForWeightedDrillingFluidsupto12lbs/galusingBarite

Forevery140lbsofBariteaddedto100gals(U.S.)theweightwillrise1lb/gal

PriortoweightingupfluidtheFunnelViscositymustberaisedwithAQUAGEL®orQUIK-GEL®viscosifiertofourtimesthefinalmudweight

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123WEIGHT-UP CALCULATION WITH BARITE, Metric

Barite Required (B) = [ 4.2 x (Wf - Wl) ]

x Vl 4.2 - Wf

WHERE: B =AmountofBaritetoadd,kg

Vl = Starting Volume of mud, L

Wf =DesiredMudWeight,sg

Wl =StartingMudWeight,sg

RULE OF THUMB: ForWeightedDrillingFluidsupto1.44sgusingBarite

Forevery168kg/m³theweightwillrise0.12sg

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124CONVERSION TABLE

Standard Multiply by Metric

Depth Feet 0.3048 Meter

Volume Gallons 0.003785 CubicMeters

Pressure Pounds/squareinch 6.895 Kilopascals

FlowRate Gallons/minute 3.785 Liters/minute

Additive Concentration Pounds/100 gallons 1.1983 Kilograms/cubicmeter

MudWeight Pounds/gallon 0.12 SpecificGravity

CakeThickness 32nd of an inch 0.794 Millimeters

RateofPenetration Feet/hour 0.3048 Meters/hour

WeightonBit Thousands of pounds 0.4536 Tonnes

Pressure Gradient Pounds/squareinch/footofdepth 22.62 Kilopascals/meter

CasingWeight/Length Pounds/foot 1.488 Kilograms/meter

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125CORE ROD SIZING

Size OD (mm)

ID(mm)

Weight(kg/m3)

Threads/in

Content(L/100 m)

AQ 44.5 34.9 14.0 4.00 95.8

BQ 55.6 46.0 18.0 3.00 166.3

NQ 69.9 60.3 23.4 3.00 285.8

HQ 88.9 77.8 34.4 3.00 474.4

PQ 117.5* 103.2 47.2** 3.00 836.6 *Coupling OD **With Coupling PQ Rod Body OD = 114.3

WIRELINE DRILL RODS Q WIRELINE DRILL RODS

Size OD (in)

ID(in)

Weight(1lb/10ft)

Threads/in

Content(gal/100ft)

AQ 1.75 1.375 31 4.00 7.7

BQ 2.1875 1.8125 40 3.00 13.4

NQ 2.75 2.375 52 3.00 23.0

HQ 3.5 3.0625 77 3.00 38.2

PQ 4.625* 4.0625 106** 3.00 67.4 *Coupling OD **With Coupling PQ Rod Body OD = 4 ½ inches

WIRELINE DRILL RODS Q WIRELINE DRILL RODS

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126ANNULAR VELOCITY - TABLE FOR WATER WELL APPLICATIONS

Hole Size17.5 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole Size12.25 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole Size8.5 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole Size7.5 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole SIze6 in

Pipe Size3.5 in

Hole Size5 in

Pipe Size3.5 in

Flow Rate Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity

US GPM L/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min

50.0 189.0 4.0 1.3 9.0 2.9 24.0 7.2 34.0 10.4 52.0 15.7 96.0 29.3

75.0 284.0 6.0 2.0 14.0 4.3 35.0 10.8 51.0 15.5 77.0 23.6 144.0 43.9

100.0 379.0 9.0 2.6 19.0 5.7 47.0 14.3 68.0 20.7 103.0 31.4 192.0 58.5

125.0 473.0 11.0 3.3 24.0 7.2 59.0 17.9 85.0 25.9 129.0 39.3 240.0 73.1

150.0 568.0 13.0 3.9 28.0 8.6 71.0 21.5 102.0 31.1 155.0 47.1 288.0 87.8

200.0 757.0 17.0 5.2 38.0 11.5 94.0 28.7 136.0 41.5 206.0 62.8

225.0 852.0 19.0 5.9 42.0 12.9 106.0 32.3 153.0 46.6 232.0 70.7

250.0 945.0 21.0 6.5 47.0 14.4 118.0 35.9 170.0 51.8 258.0 78.5

275.0 1041.0 24.0 7.2 52.0 15.8 129.0 39.5 187.0 57.0 283.0 86.4

300.0 1130.0 26.0 7.8 57.0 17.2 141.0 43.0 204.0 62.2

400.0 1514.0 34.0 10.4 75.0 23.0 188.0 57.4 272.0 82.9

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127TABLE FOR WATER WELL APPLICATIONS, continued

Hole Size17.5 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole Size12.25 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Hole Size8.5 in

Pipe Size4.5 in

Flow Rate Annular Velocity Annular Velocity Annular Velocity

US GPM L/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min M/Min Ft/Min Mtr/Min

500.0 1893.0 43.0 13.0 94.0 28.7 235.0 71.7

600.0 2271.0 51.0 15.7 113.0 34.5 282.0 86.1

700.0 2650.0 60.0 18.3 132.0 40.2

800.0 3028.0 68.0 20.9 151.0 46.0

900.0 3407.0 77.0 23.5 170.0 51.7

1,000.0 3785.0 86.0 26.1 189.0 57.5

1,100.0 4164.0 94.0 28.7 207.0 63.2

1,200.0 4542.0 103.0 31.3 226.0 69.0

1,300.0 4921.0 111.0 33.9 245.0 74.7

1,400.0 5299.0 120.0 36.5 264.0 80.5

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128NOTES

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129NOTES

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