Product Data Soltex

SOLTEX
Stabilizes Shale Formations Product Data Sheet

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Soltex is an asphalt sulfonate made water soluble by a unique sulfonation process. It is versatile, total mud conditioner that stabilizes shale formations, significantly increases lubricity, and lowers HTHP water loss. Soltex enhances filter cake properties in both oil-and water –based muds.

APPLICATION
Stabilize shale formations …………………………………………….. 3 to 6 ppb ( 9 to 17 kg/m3 )
Impart significant lubricity ……………………………………............. 1 to 3 ppb ( 3 to 9 kg/m3 )
Reduce torque and drag ……………………………………………….. 1 to 3 ppb ( 3 to 9 kg/m3 )
Control HTHP fluid loss in water-and oil-based muds ……………….. 2 to 6 ppb ( 6 to 17 kg/m3 )
Produce thin, strong, compressible wall cakes ………………………... 2 to 4 ppb ( 6 to 11 kg/m3 )
Emulsify oil into water-based mud system ……………………............. 0.5 to 3 ppb ( 2 to 9 kg/m3 )
Control shear strengths and increase thermal stability ………………... 2 to 6 ppb ( 6 to 17 kg/m3 )
General hole conditioning (differential sticking, etc.) ……………….... 2 to 6 ppb ( 6 to 17 kg/m3 )

ADVANTAGES
· Controlled water and oil solubility to effect best chemicals and physical performance
· Minimizes damage to productive formations
· Reacts with shale to prevent or stop sloughing and swelling
· Significantly increases lubricity, either alone or synergistically with small amounts of oils and synthetics
· Environmentally acceptable – is used on land and offshore
· Extremely temperature stable – does not have the softening point typically associated with unreacted asphaltic additives
· Inhibits dispersion of drilled solids
· Minimal and easily distinguishable fluorescence – does not hamper well logging or core analysis
· Will not leave oil slick, sheen or rainbow on water at offshore locations
· No emulsifiers needed to ensure proper mixing

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Physical appearance . . . . . ………………………………………………………. dark brown to black
Specific gravity . . . . . . . . ………………………………………………………………………… 1.15
Solubility @ 86°F (30°C) . . …………………………………………………………. soluble in water

PACKAGING.
SOLTEX (sulfonated asphalt) is packaged in 50 pound (22.7-kg), multiwall paper sacks.