Product Data Sheet (PDS)

FOR DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM

Egyptian Mud
Engineering & Chemicals Co.

SODIUM BICARBONATE
DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING INFORMATION

Sodium Bicarbonate is used in water-based drilling fluids
for treating cement contamination, and for treating
calcium contamination while drilling anhydrites.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Sodium Bicarbonate precipitates out the calcium ions in
cement (Calcium Hydroxide) and anhydrite (Calcium
Sulphate) in muds above 8.5 pH, as follows:
Ca(OH)2 + NaHCO3 = CaCO3 + NaOH + H2O
CaSO4 + 2NaHCO3 = CaCO3 + Na2SO4 + H2O + CO2

Appearance Powder
PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Colour White
Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied in 25 kg sacks and
Odor None should be stored in a dry location.

Specific Gravity 2.2

HSE
Flash Point Not flammable

Solubility Soluble in water Sodium Bicarbonate is not classified as hazardous, but

the powder is slightly alkaline (pH 8.5) and may be an
irritant. The following safety wear, as recommended in
the MSDS, should be used when mixing Sodium Bicar-
APPLICATION
bonate:
- Standard PPE
- Dust Mask
Sodium Bicarbonate is mainly used for treating cement
contamination (i.e. Calcium Hydroxide) in water-based
muds. It is also used for treating calcium contamination
that can occur while drilling anhydrite formations (i.e.
Calcium Sulphate).
The recommended treatment or pre-treatment is 0.5 ppb
to 1 ppb Sodium Bicarbonate. If severe contamination
has occurred, then start treating the mud system as
above while performing pilot tests to determine the actual
concentration required.
As a rough guide, 1 lb Sodium Bicarbonate will react with
1.1 lb cement. It is important to avoid over treating the
mud system with Sodium Bicarbonate because the
excess carbonates and bicarbonates may produce high
gel strengths

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