Clay Adjustment

Detergent

Bore cleaning agent — removes clay build-up from tooling and bore walls.

Detergent is a surfactant-based cleaning agent designed to remove clay build-up from drill string, tooling, and bore walls. It reduces surface tension, allowing drilling fluid to penetrate and lift clay deposits more effectively.

Commonly used in sticky clay HDD applications where clean tooling is critical for maintaining penetration rates and preventing stuck pipe situations.

Key Benefits

  • Removes clay build-up from tooling
  • Reduces surface tension for better fluid penetration
  • Keeps bore walls clean
  • Improves penetration rates in sticky ground

Technical Specifications

Appearance
Pink liquid
Specific Gravity
1.00 – 1.05
Recommended Treatment
2 to 5 L/1000L.
Packaging
20 L pails

Downloads

Technical data sheets and safety information for Detergent.

Detergent features in 1 of our standard fluid programs

These are the ground conditions where Detergent appears in a Blick standard program. It may suit other situations too — talk to us if your conditions aren't listed.

HDD1/5
  • Sticky Clay
  • Sand, Gravel & Firm
  • Heavy Rock & Gravel
  • Large Diameter Sand/Rock
  • Non-Reactive (Large)
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