HEC Liquid Polymer

Drilling Specialties’ HEC Liquid Polymer is a pure high-viscosity hydroxyethyl cellulosic Cost
polymer suspended in an ultra-clean mineral oil. HEC Liquid Polymer contains 40% by weight
high-quality HEC product. HEC Liquid Polymer is an extremely
efficient liquid suspension which eliminates
loss of active polymer over shale shakers,
Drilling Specialties’ 40% active HEC Liquid polymer will thus reducing overall fluid costs. As a liquid
not experience the separation which is evident in other suspension this polymer disperses in water
liquid products. It does not settle or experience oil and develops viscosity very quickly.
separation. Starting with a fine-grade mineral oil and
utilizing our unique suspension technology, we eliminated Mud Types
settling of the pure HEC polymer solids while the product
remains fully pourable. This allows for efficient quick Most water-based formulations, drill-in,
completion and workover fluids
mixes and sweeps without the need for elaborate and
expensive mixing equipment. Also, more accurate Technical Information
metering of active products results in improved fluid
performance down hole. Flash Point 185F(85°C) TCC, ASTM D56
Pour Point -35 °F
Product Stability Freeze Point -45 °F
Density 8.07 lb/gal
Drilling specialties HEC Liquid Polymer is made from the Drilling Specialties suspension SG 0.970
Color cream
Technology. This technology is well known for the quality and stability of suspension products
it produces. By preventing polymer settling and oil separation, the technology assures trouble- Mixing Requirements
free storage, transport and mixing – all essential to cost-efficient and successful operations.
Drilling Specialties’ HEC Liquid Polymer was one of the first, and remains one of the most Low-shear mixing equipment is sufficient to
effective, of the Drilling Specialties products made with this dependable technology. provide thorough dispersion and
homogeneous mixtures
Advantages
Handling
 Easy to handle and mixes well in low shear rate environments For specific instruction on handling, refer to
 Works well at any salinity the MSDS
 Increases carrying capacity of fluid
 May be poured down drill pipe Packaging
 No “fisheyes”
HEC Liquid Polymer is generally packaged
 Extremely stable suspension in 5-gallon disposable pails, containing a net
 Highly effective viscosifier weight of 40 lb of product (16 lb of HEC) 32
 No preservative needed pails per pallet. Other packaging options
such as 275-gallon totes are available.
Performance

Fann 35 viscosity data are shown in Tables 1 and 2 below for HEC Liquid polymer in 3%
ammonium chloride brine and in a saturated sodium chloride fluid.

In a typical field application, HEC Liquid Polymer is rapidly mixed through conventional rig
mixing equipment. Complete hydration and viscosity development occur quickly and without
the formation of fish eyes. In most cases, no shear mixing is needed to produce thorough
dispersion and homogeneous mixtures – critical characteristics of both drilling and completion
fluids exposed to the producing reservoir

Before using this product, the user is advised and cautioned to make its own determination and assessment of the safety and suitability of the product for the
specific use in question and is further advised against relying on the information contained herein as it may relate to any specific use or application. It is the
ultimate responsibility of the user to ensure that the product is suited and the information is applicable to the user’s specific application. Drilling Specialties
Company does not make, and expressly disclaims, all warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, regardless of whether
oral or written, express or implied, or allegedly arising from any usage of any trade or from any course of dealing in connection with the use of the information
contained herein or the product itself. The user expressly assumes all risk and liability, whether based in contract, tort or otherwise, in connection with the use of
the information contained herein or the product itself. Further, information contained herein is given without reference to any intellectual property issues, as well as
federal, state or local laws which may be encountered in the use thereof. Such questions should be investigated by the user.

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HEC Liquid Polymer

Applications Material Needed

To viscosify carrying fluid in gravel packing 0.0 to 1.0 gal/bbl
As a general viscosifier for workover and completion fluids 0.25 to 0.75 gal/bbl
For viscous hole sweeps in horizontal drilling 0.50 to 0.75 gal/bbl
Fluid-loss control 0.50 to 1.00 gal/bbl
Rheology control 0.50 to 1.00 gal/bbl
For carrying capacity in clean fracture fluids 0.50 to 1.00 gal/bbl

Table 1 Solution Viscosities of HEC Liquid Polymer in 3% Ammonium Chloride Brine

Temp °F 600 300 200 100 60 30 6 3 Vis 170 sec -1

HEC Liquid Polymer: 20 lb active polymer per 1000 gal, 6.38 gal per 1000 gal
75 22 15 12 8 6 4 2 1 24
100 17 11 8 6 4 3 1 1 18
125 12 8 6 4 3 2 1 1 12
150 9 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 9
HEC Liquid Polymer: 80 lb active polymer per 1000 gal, 25.52 gal per 1000 gal
75 185 163 146 122 104 84 46 33 366
100 175 143 126 103 86 69 35 24 309
125 145 117 103 80 60 50 23 15 240
150 118 94 80 61 49 36 15 9 183

Table 2 Solution Viscosities of HEC Liquid Polymer in Saturated Salt Water

Temp °F 600 300 200 100 6 3

HEC Liquid Polymer: 0.4 lb active polymer per bbl
80 16 9 7 3 1 1
150 7 4 3 2 1 1
HEC Liquid Polymer: 0.8 lb active polymer per bbl
80 38 25 19 12 2 1
150 14 8 6 4 2 1
HEC Liquid Polymer: 1.2 lb active polymer per bbl
80 53 38 31 22 5 4
150 25 16 12 8 2 2

Special Uses
1. As a viscosifier in saturated NaCl, KCl and CaCl2 brine to 250 °F
2. As a thickener for CaBr2 to 150 °F
3. As a filtrate reducer and bore-hole stabilizer in saturated NaCl, KCl, and CaCl2 brine to 300 °F

Before using this product, the user is advised and cautioned to make its own determination and assessment of the safety and suitability of the product for the
specific use in question and is further advised against relying on the information contained herein as it may relate to any specific use or application. It is the
ultimate responsibility of the user to ensure that the product is suited and the information is applicable to the user’s specific application. Drilling Specialties
Company does not make, and expressly disclaims, all warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, regardless of whether
oral or written, express or implied, or allegedly arising from any usage of any trade or from any course of dealing in connection with the use of the information
contained herein or the product itself. The user expressly assumes all risk and liability, whether based in contract, tort or otherwise, in connection with the use of
the information contained herein or the product itself. Further, information contained herein is given without reference to any intellectual property issues, as well as
federal, state or local laws which may be encountered in the use thereof. Such questions should be investigated by the user.

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