For use in drilling operations where premium grade Wyoming Bentonite is desired. Hydrogel® is a preferred product for use in oil and gas exploration drilling where API 13A Section 9 material is required. It is also used in slurry trenching, caisson boring, and cast-in-place concrete foundations. Hydrogel® is NSF Certified to NSF/ANSI 60.
Hydrogel®
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Features & Benefits
- Manufactured to exceed API 13A, Section 9 specifications
- 200 mesh viscosity builder
- Yields excellent fluid loss characteristics
- Assists in stabilizing the borehole or trench walls
Application
Mix 20 to 50 pounds per 100 gallons of make-up water. This product is designed to be flushed out of the wellbore prior to using the well for drinking water. Before placing a well in service for drinking water it is to be properly flushed and drained until the turbidity of the water is <1 NTU above ambient turbidity.
Specifications
Product Specifications | API Specifications 13-A, Sec 9-2004 | Typical Hydrogel® |
Barrel Yield | — | 96 ± 5 |
Viscometer Reading at 600 rpm | 30 min | 36 ± 6 |
Water Loss | 15.0 cc max | 13.5 ± 1 |
% through 200 Mesh Screen | — | 80 ± 4 |
Wet Screen Analysis Residue on U.S. Sieve No. 200 | 4.0% max | 3.0 ± .5 |
% Moisture | — | 8 ± 2 |
pH | — | 9.0 ± 1.0 |
Gel Strength – 10 sec | — | 4 ± 1 |
Gel Strength – 10 min | — | 12 ± 3 |
Plastic Viscosity | — | 12 ± 2 |
Yield Point, lb/100 sq. ft. | 3 x P.V. max | 16 ± 2 |
Packaging & Controls
WHMIS: Controlled (see SDS)
TDG: Not regulated
Packaging: 50lb bag, 3450lb tote, or Pneumatic Bulk Delivery
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