Product Data Sheet (PDS)

FOR DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM

Egyptian Mud
Engineering & Chemicals Co.

MAGNESIUM OXIDE
DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING INFORMATION

Magnesium Oxide is a buffering agent and Magnesium Oxide is a buffering agent used
polymer stabilizer that is used in water-based drilling in water-based drilling fluid and brine systems for
fluids and brine systems. controlling alkalinity up to 10.0 pH. MgO also helps
to slow down the rate of polymer degradation at
elevated temperatures.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES MgO powder has a 10.0 pH alkalinity, so it does
not increase the pH of mud systems to levels which can
burn-up viscosifying polymers.
Appearance Powder
Some polymers are sensitive to the presence of Mg2+,
Colour White so rheology and fluid loss control may be affected if
Magnesium Oxide concentrations are too high.
Odor None

Specific Gravity 3.5

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Flash Point Not flammable

M.gO is supplied in 25 kg sacks and should be
stored in a dry, safe location away from other products.
Solubility Insoluble in water

HSE
APPLICATION

MgO is not classified as hazardous, but it may be

MgO is an effective alternative to Caustic Soda for an irritant. The following safety wear, as recommended
controlling pH in polymer drilling fluid, completion and in the MSDS, should be used when mixing MgO:
work-over brine systems. MgO is much safer to - Standard PPE
handle than Caustic Soda, and can be added directly to - Dust Mask
the mud system through the mix hopper.
The recommended MgO treatment range is 0.3 ppb
to 0.5 ppb for improving polymer stability at elevated
temperatures, and around 8 ppb to 12 ppb for buffering.

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