BARO-TROL® PLUS

Shale Stabilizer Product Data Sheet

Product
BARO-TROL® PLUS shale stabilizer is used in water based fluids where it functions as a shale stabilizer,
Description
cuttings dispersion inhibitor and contributes to high temperature fluid loss control. BARO-TROL PLUS
shale stabilizer compares well with sulfonated asphalt products. It is stable to many normal drilling fluid
contaminants, operates at a broad pH range and is suitable for use up to 400°F (204°C). BARO-TROL PLUS
shale stabilizer helps to form a thin yet tough wall cake, the small particles can effectively plug
micro-fractures and shale pores.

Applications / • Stabilize shale

Functions • Reduce high temperature fluid loss

Advantages • Helps inhibit cuttings dispersion

• Exhibits temperature stability up to 400°F (204°C)
• Helps form a thin, tough wall cake
• Helps provide lubricity
• Can be used in most mud formulations
• Readily disperses in water and oil fluids

Typical • Appearance Black powder

Properties • Specific gravity 1.4

Recommended
Add 2-6 lb/bbl (5.7-17 kg/m³) of BARO-TROL PLUS shale stabilizer
Treatment

Packaging BARO-TROL PLUS shale stabilizer is packaged in 50-lb (22.7-kg) sacks.

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purchaser's application. Purchaser assumes all risk of use and handling of this product. This product will be replaced if defective in manufacture or packaging or if damaged. Except for such replacement, seller is not liable
for any damages caused by this product or its use. The statements and recommendations made herein are believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made, however.

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3/25/2010