Clay Adjustment

Swell Stop Dry

Dry clay inhibitor — potassium-based swelling prevention for polymer systems.

Swell Stop Dry is a granular potassium-based clay inhibitor designed for polymer drilling fluid systems. It dissolves readily in water and provides sustained clay inhibition throughout the drilling process.

Preferred in piling applications and polymer-only systems where a dry additive is more practical than liquid alternatives. Also used in waterwell drilling where potassium-based inhibition is required for formation compatibility.

Key Benefits

  • Granular format — easy to store and transport
  • Sustained clay inhibition
  • Ideal for polymer-only fluid systems
  • Dissolves readily in water

Technical Specifications

Appearance
White granular powder
Recommended Treatment
5 to 10 kg/1000L.
Packaging
15 kg pails

Downloads

Technical data sheets and safety information for Swell Stop Dry.

Swell Stop Dry features in 1 of our standard fluid programs

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

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  • Bentonite System
  • Polymer (PHPA) System
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