CLAY-SLAYER
CLAY-SLAYER is a dry clay stabilizer blend designed for use as a permanent clay/shale stabilizer in all clay-based geological formations. The product provides excellent shale and clay control and greatly reduces bit balling and mud rings by inhibiting and encapsulating produced cuttings. CLAY-SLAYER is compatible with all drilling fluid systems.
Application
CLAY-SLAYER is used as a permanent solution to reactive or swelling clay/shale and eliminate the need for detergent or thinning agents. The concentration will vary depending on the reactivity of the clay or shale encountered.
Advantages
- Excellent shale and clay inhibition when used as directed
- Excellent cuttings encapsulation and bore stability
- Soluble in all water-based mud systems
- Mixes easily and immediately controls clay/shale swelling
- Will not blind shaker screens
- Toxicity tested and passes Microtox as recommended
Typical Usages
| Typical Amounts of CLAY-SLAYER Added to freshwater | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drilling Application | lb/100gal | lb/bbl | kg/m³ |
| Clay/Shale | 1 | 0.35 - 0.45 | 1 - 1.25 |
| Normal Soil | 0.85 - 1.25 | 0.35 | 1 |
Typical Properties
| Physical Appearance | White, granular powder |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 0.92 |
| pH (1% solution) | 7‐8 |
Packaging
CLAY-SLAYER is packaged in 5 gallon (18.9L) buckets weighing 33lb (15kg)