PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Viscofluid

Zenith Chemicals develops Viscofluid that can be applied during the molding process of plastics,
sheet molding compound (SMC) and composite components for automotive, heavy truck and
marine applications. They also can improve the environmental impact associated with
multiple priming, painting and finishing steps.

Today, Zenith Chemicals has expanded this

technology to molded residential doors, and textured non-skid surfaces for beverage trays and
other application. Our strategy to shape what comes next for the world is a combination of our
dedication to safe and reliable operations, employee development, cost management and
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continuing to bring excellence, innovation and creating value for our shareholders over time

Product Application

Polymeric viscosifier for oil and synthetic based drilling muds offers an engineered rheological
profile to provide low equivalent circulating densities (ECDs) at low concentrations with greater
suspension properties and excellent hole cleaning.
Suitable for use in drilling fluids at bottom-hole temperatures up to 260 °C (500 °F)
Proven technology in land and offshore HTHP drilling
- Additive for optimum hole cleaning in highly deviated wells greater than 45°

Advantages
A drill-in fluid should resemble a completion fluid. It may be brine containing only
selected solids of appropriate particle size ranges (salt crystals or calcium carbonate) and
Polymers. Only additives essential for filtration control and cuttings carrying are present
in a drill-in fluid.
Engineered rheological profile with low concentrations to provide low ECDs with greater
suspension properties and excellent hole cleaning
Real-time response with no wait time for rheology modifiers to yield (i.e., no need for
multiple mud circulations)
Solids free viscosifier allowing higher rates of penetration without the need of weighting
Agents Increases low-shear-rate viscosities (LSRV) and gel strengths for improved hole cleaning
in deviated wells
 TYPICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Activity (%) 35–40
Specific gravity 1.00
Bulk density (lb/gal)
(kg/L)
8.345
1.00
pH 6.5–8.0

CHEMICAL/MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Mechanical stability Excellent

Freezing point (°F/°C) 32/0
Solubility in water Insoluble
Activation in organic
Fluids
Readily with brine
Emulsifier Anionic
Specific Gravity 1.00 @ room temperature (RT)

Packaging
Viscofluid is packed in 55 Gal Drums . Private Labeling and customized
Packaging is also available on request

PROCESSING INFO
Viscofluid viscosifiersactivate when mixing with brine in the mud. Adequate mixing should be
maintained in pits or frac tanks to sustain rheological profile of mud.
Recommended loading flow through the hopper is a 55 gal drum per 10–15 minutes or a 5 gal
bucket per minute, while maintaining a small, constant stream. When making fresh mud,

Viscofluid viscosifiers should be added before the brine. CaCl2 brine between 10% and
saturation are adequate; other brine types may be used after lab or pilot testing.
Avoid overtreatment due to viscosity rise from increased low gravity solids.

HANDLING, STORAGE AND PACKAGING

Handling: Protect latex from freezing. This product is freeze-thaw stable, however best practice
with any latex is to limit the number of cold cycles. Keep container(s) sealed until content is
ready to be used to avoid freezing and/or introduction of bacteria. Thawed material should be
tested for mud performance before use. Mildly stir (low pitch blades, 50 rpm) and mix well
before using.

Storage:
The recommended storage temperature is 40–120 °F (4–49 °C). For bulk storage, use
Stainless steel or plastic tanks. Minimum shelf life is 12 months when stored as recommended.

Testing: As per relevant ASTM standards.

Packing: 200 L Drum / 55 Gal

For further information on Viscofluid and information on performance and case order please contact us:
enquiry@zenithchems.com
NOTE: Although the data supplied above is believed to be accurate, each user is advised to make an independent determination as to whether the described
product(s) is/are appropriate for a particular use or application, whether such use will comply with all applicable laws or regulations, or whether such use
will infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.