Shale Inhibitors & Flocculants

PRODUCT NAME

PAL GLY GPM*

Description Broad-Cloud-Point, general-purpose polyglycol for low-salinity fluids and low temperatures
Function Improves shale stability, lubricity and high-temperature filtration control in freshwater to seawater polyglycol systems.

PAL GLY HCM*

Description Polyglycol for high-salinity fluids and high temperatures
Function Improves wellbore stability, lubricity, high‐temperature filtration control in fresh‐to‐high salinity and can be used in wells with high formation temperatures.

PAL GLY LCM*

Description Low-Cloud-Point polyglycol for low-salinity fluids and low temperatures
Function Improves wellbore stability, lubricity, high‐temperature filtration control in fresh‐to‐medium salinity and can be used in wells with low formation temperatures.

PAL GLY MCM*

Description Medium-Cloud-Point polyglycol for moderate-salinity fluids and high temperatures
Function Improves wellbore stability, lubricity, high‐temperature filtration control in fresh‐to‐medium salinity and can be used in wells with moderate formation temperatures.

PAL SIL N 2.7M*

Description Liquid Sodium-Silicate
Function Provides superior chemical inhibition to reactive shales, clay and claystone formations, chalk, and formations interbedded with dispersive clays. Secondary inhibition is achieved with the use of KCl or NaCl.

PAL SIL KM*

Description Potassium Silicate
Function Provides superior chemical inhibition to reactive shales, clay and claystone formations, chalk, and formations interbedded with dispersive clays. It does not require additional salt to enhance inhibition, used in environmentally sensitive areas, where chlorides are prohibited from being discharged.

PAL PHPAS*

Description Dry PHPA polymer
Function Encapsulating polymer for freshwater and saltwater mud.

PAL PHPA LS*

Description Liquid PHPA
Function Provide cuttings encapsulation and clay‐dispersion inhibition in fresh and saltwater drilling fluids.

PAL PHPA RDS*

Description Readily dispersible PHPA Powder
Function Provide cuttings encapsulation and shale stabilization in freshwater to saltwater drilling fluids ranging from low solids to weighted mud.

PAL TROLM*

Description Sulfonated Asphalt
Function Water dispersible shale inhibitor, aids in stabilizing shale sections, controlling solids dispersion and improving wall cake characteristics.

PAL TROL-SM*

Description Sulfonated Asphalt Supreme
Function Water dispersible shale inhibitor, aids in stabilizing shale sections, controlling solids dispersion and improving wall cake characteristics. Provide high‐temperature fluid‐loss control for water‐base drilling fluid.

PAL SHALE HSM*

Description Poly amino acid hydration suppressant
Function Water soluble hydration suppressant, environmentally acceptable, organic compound designed to reduce the dispersion & swelling of reactive clay formation & minimizes the potential for bit balling.