Clay Control

Chloride-free clay and shale stabiliser. Reduces the ability for clays to stick together by suppressing hydration and preventing swelling.

APPLICATIONS

Clay Control works well in oil and gas, geothermal, waterwell, HDD and diamond coring applications.

Clay Control reduces the absorption of water in shale formations during drilling. This helps minimise bit balling to the drill string and drill bit. It works by absorbing onto active clay solids, reducing their water sensitivity.

This product works like potassium chloride (KCl) to stop reactive clays from swelling, sluffing or breaking down. KCl is highly effective at keeping clays stable but contains chloride, which can harm the environment.

Clay Control does the same job without using chloride. When combined with Swell Stop, Clay Control stops the clay from swelling, and the Swell Stop wraps around the clay particles. This combination helps smooth the drilling process and reduces problems caused by reactive clays.

Downloadable Information

SDS

Product Data Sheet

SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Appearance: Dark Liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.01 - 1.025

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT
Typical concentrations range from 2L to 8L/m3 for HDD, waterwell and diamond coring applications and will be from 11L to 23L/m3 for oil and gas and geothermal applications. Add directly to the tank.

TOXICITY AND HANDLING
Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions described in the Saftey Data Sheet (SDS).

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Carry Control is in 20L pails.
Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. Follow safe warehousing practices regarding palletising, banding, shrink-wrapping and stacking.