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Stimulation Fluids Clay Control Agents

ClayGuard NPH
Permanent Clay Stabilizer

ClayGuard NPH is a concentrated blend of amine salts that

replace liquid potassium chloride (KCl) as a temporary clay- Advantages
control additive or provide an alternative to other permanent • Extends protection beyond that offered by
polymer-based clay-control additives. This product is a high- temporary clay stabilizers

minerals encountered in many formations.

• Is environmentally acceptable based on
Microtox®
gal/1,000 gal (46.6 L/m3)
Applications • Maintains favorable water-wet formation
• Provides clay protection in stimulation treatments and • Remains stable at freezing and high
workover applications downhole application temperatures
• Provides permanent clay protection
• Is effective at formation temperatures of at least
350°F (177°C) Typical Physical Properties
• Is effective in all types of wells and formations
Appearance Clear liquid
(e.g., shales, sandstones, carbonates)
1.07 to 1.09
Usage <−31
Pour point (°F, °C)
<−35
• Typical load rates are 1 to 4 gal/1,000 gal (1 to 4 L/m3) of
>212
fresh water, depending on the formation mineralogy. Flash point (°F, °C)
>100
• ClayGuard NPH can be batch-mixed in any order in 55-gal (208-L) drum
Packaging size 275-gal (1,040-L) tote
Bulk
• No shut-in period is required to activate the system.

Safety Notices
• Consult the MSDS, safety posters, and/or product label
before use, and use personal protective equipment
as advised.
• Observe standard precautions when handling this and all
other organic chemicals.
Microtox is a registered trademark of SDIX.
Issued April 2015

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