CMC Ehv Product Data Sheet

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CMC EHV Product Data Sheet

Product CMC EHV is a technical grade carboxymethylcellulose used to


Description provide viscosity in water based drilling fluids.

COMMON NAME CMC EHV SOLUBILITY IN Soluble


Typical WATER @ 20 C
0

Properties APPEARANCE Granules, off white SG 1.5 - 1.7


powder

Applications/ CMC EHV is primarily used as viscosifier in freshwater and


Functions brackish water systems during surface and intermediate drilling.
CMC EHV will also reduce the fluid loss.

¾ Cost effective viscosifier.


Advantages ¾ Non-Toxic.
¾ Effective in low concentrations.
¾ Not subjected to bacterial fermentation.

Recommended ¾ Treatments for freshwater and seawater fluids are generally


Treatment
0.5 - 4.0 lb/bbl (2.85 – 11.4 kg/m3). Actual concentrations
required will depend on the type of mud system, salinity,
temperature and properties desired.

Limitations
¾ Rapidly losses effectiveness with increase in salinity.
¾ Temperature limit of @ 225 - 250 0F (107 - 121 0C).

Recommended Consult MSDS before use and use personal protective equipment
Handling as advised.

Packaging CMC EHV is available in 25 kg (55 lb) polyethylene bags. All


materials are stored in a dry well ventilated area.

April 2007

5th Floor, Wisma Chase Perdana, Off Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights,
50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone: 603-2080-5080 / 7490-5080

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