Cementing

Calcium Chloride (CaCl2)

Additive
Calcium chloride (CaCl2) additive is the most widely used
and accepted accelerator for all classes of cement. It is widely
used in shallow, low-temperature formations to speed the
setting of cement slurries.
Compatibilities
When cold mixing-water is used, CaCl2 additive should
be added directly to the mixing water rather than to the
dry cement.

Features
CaCl2 additive decreases thickening time, increases early
strength, and shortens time spent waiting on cement. It
also decreases slurry viscosity at low concentrations and
increases slurry viscosity at high concentrations. CaCl2
additive is effective at temperatures between 40° and 120°F
(4° and 49°C) in concentrations of 2 to 4% by weight of
cement (BWOC), or equivalent liquid concentrations of
40 gal/100 sk (2%).
Benefits
CaCl2 additive can provide the following benefits:
• In low concentrations, it decreases viscosity and
thickening times.
• In high concentrations, it increases viscosity and early
strength.
• CaCl2 additive is available in liquid, flake, and powder
form.

Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) Additive (Flake Form)—Product Specifications

Part No. (50-lb bag) 101000092 Specific Gravity 1.850
Part No. (100-lb bag) 100078105 pH 10
Form Solid white flakes Bulk Density 56 lb/ft³

Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) Additive (Liquid Form)—Product Specifications

Part No. (5-gal can) 100005054 Specific Gravity 1.320
Part No. (bulk) 100064159 Bulk Density 11 lb/gal
Form Clear, colorless liquid

Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) Additive (Powder Form)—Product Specifications

Part No. (100-lb bag) 100078104 Specific Gravity 0.835
Form Solid, white powder Bulk Density 51 lb/ft³

HALLIBURTON
 For more information on the benefits Calcium Chloride Additive can bring
to your cementing operations, contact your local Halliburton representative.

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