Sulfonated asphalt

Sulfonated asphalt is a specialized Drilling Fluid additive and the most popular and cost-effective High performance well-bore shale stabilizer and shale Inhibitor, manufactured by specialized Process of Sulfonization process to Impart properties like water solubility, lubricity, filtration control, bentonite Inhibition. It is one of the most versatile Drilling Fluid additives used for Oil Drilling Applications.

Application:

For shale control, fluid loss improving, Torque and Drag Reduction, Inhibition of Swelling clays of all water mud

Common Name: Sulphonated Asphalt / Shale Stabilizer / HTHP Fluid Loss Controller / Shale Inhibitor

Advantages:

  • Compatible with all water based mud systems (Fresh Water , Salt water and Sea Water )
  • Improves lubricity thereby reducing torque and drag of the drilling string.
  • Seals small fractures in stressed shale formulation.
  • Prevents bit and down hole assembly bailing by preferentially oil wetting the drill string.
  • Reduces the down hole with temperature fluid loss and contributes to corrosion inhibition.
  • Controls high temperature water loss.
  • Inhibits swelling clay and water wetting of shales.
  • Reduces HTHP (High Temperature High Pressure) Fluid Loss.
  • Improves Filter cake Quality and helps seal micro fractures.

Physical Properties:

PropertiesValue
AppearanceBlackish brown power
Bulk Density850-950 Kg / m3
PH (1% Solution )>8.5
Moisture Content (% by weight)<10
Solubility in water (%)Min 75
Solubility in Oil (%)Min 25
Solubility75% Soluble in water balance soluble in oil
Sulphonate GroupPositive
Thermal Stability250°C
Particle Size>90% through BSS 40.
HPHT Fluid Loss ml/30 Min25-30
Lubricity Coefficient0.3 Max

Packaging:

Sulfonated Asphalt is packed in 25kg or 50 Lbs (22.68 Kg) sacks and 1000 kg Jumbo Bag. Private Labelling and customized packaging are also available on request.

Safety and Handling:

Sulfonated Asphalt must be handled as an Industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions as mentioned in the MSDS.