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    OCMA bentonite is a light tan/gray-green powder used as a viscosifier and filtration control agent in water-based drilling fluids. It hydrates well to generate viscosity, suspend solids, and control filtration. Typical concentrations range from 5 to 35 lb/bbl. It promotes thin, compressible filter cakes. However, its performance decreases in high-salinity waters above 5,000 mg/L chlorides or hard waters above 240 mg/L calcium due to reduced hydration.

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    OCMA bentonite is a light tan/gray-green powder used as a viscosifier and filtration control agent in water-based drilling fluids. It hydrates well to generate viscosity, suspend solids, and control filtration. Typical concentrations range from 5 to 35 lb/bbl. It promotes thin, compressible filter cakes. However, its performance decreases in high-salinity waters above 5,000 mg/L chlorides or hard waters above 240 mg/L calcium due to reduced hydration.

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    OCMA bentonite is a light tan/gray-green powder used as a viscosifier and filtration control agent in water-based drilling fluids. It hydrates well to generate viscosity, suspend solids, and control filtration. Typical concentrations range from 5 to 35 lb/bbl. It promotes thin, compressible filter cakes. However, its performance decreases in high-salinity waters above 5,000 mg/L chlorides or hard waters above 240 mg/L calcium due to reduced hydration.

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    OCMA BENTONITE

    Clays

    Product Description OCMA bentonite is used as a primary filter cake building, filtration control and
    suspension agent in freshwater systems. It can be added to all water based mud
    systems. OCMA bentonite viscosifier is a high quality product, which meets the
    API Spec 13A, Section 11 specifications.

    Typical Physical Properties Physical appearance Light tan/gray-green powder


    Specific gravity 2.3 – 2.6
    Bulk density 48 – 52 lb/ft3 (769 – 833 kg/m3)
    Residue >75 micron (wet screen) 4% wt, max

    Application OCMA bentonite is used to increase viscosity and reduce fluid loss in water based
    drilling fluids. It is a cost-effective means of achieving viscosity, fluid-loss control
    and filter cake quality in freshwater and seawater muds.
    Typical concentrations for OCMA bentonite range from 5 to 35 lb/bbl (14.3 to 100
    kg/m3).
    As with all OCMA bentonite products, the yield decreases as water salinity
    increases. In muds containing more than 10,000 mg/L chlorides, the performance
    of OCMA bentonite is significantly reduced unless it is pre-hydrated in freshwater
    before getting adding to the mud system.

    Advantages Hydrates more than other types of clays and is best for generating viscosity,
    developing gels for suspension, and controlling filtration
    Small particle size, unique flat shape and high surface area of hydrated OCMA
    bentonite viscosifier provides superior filtration characteristics
    Promotes the deposition of thin, compressible filter cakes in the wellbore

    Limitations Performance reduced in high salinity (>5,000 mg/L Clˉ) or hard (>240 mg/L Ca++)
    waters due to decreased hydration

    Packaging and Storage OCMA bentonite powder is packaged in 100-lb (45.4-kg) multi-wall paper sacks,
    40-kg sacks, 1 MT big bags and is available in bulk. Store in a dry, well-ventilated
    area. Keep container closed.
    Store away from incompatibles. Follow safe warehousing practices regarding
    palletizing, banding, shrink-wrapping and/or stacking.

    28/2B Saravana Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 017 | Tel #. +91-44-2436 0205 | Fax: +91-44-2434 7358 | [email protected] | www.oren.in
    Important Note: These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions
    and method of use of our product are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our material and suggestions before
    adopting them on a commercial scale.

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