Product Sheet CN KLA-CURE Hydration Suppressant
Water-soluble, environmentally acceptable, organic compound to reduce dispersion and swelling of reactive clay formations.
Hydration suppressant
KLA-CURE hydration suppressant is a water-soluble, environmentally acceptable, organic compound that reduces the dispersion and swelling of reactive clay formations. It effectively inhibits shale or gumbo clays from hydrating and minimizes the potential for bit balling.
Typical Physical Properties | |
Physical appearance | Amber liquid |
Specific gravity | 1.22 at 60 degF [15.55 degC] |
pH (1% solution) | 6.5–7.5 |
Solubility in water | 100% |
Flash point | >200 degF [93 degC] (Pensky–Marten closed cup) |
Pour point | 0 degF [–17.8 degC] |
Concentration, lbm/bbl [kg/m3] | 4 [11.4]; 6 [17.1]; 8 [22.8] |
Equivalents, galUS/bbl [L/m3] | 0.392 [9.3]; 0.588 [14.0]; 0.780 [18.6] |
Bioassay information is available upon request. Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions as described in the safety data sheet.
KLA-CURE suppressant is packaged in 55-galUS [208.2-L] drums.