Product Data Sheet (PDS)

FOR DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM

Egyptian Mud
Engineering & Chemicals Co.

MARBLE FINE
DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING INFORMATION

Marble Fine is an acid-soluble product (calcium carbon- Marble Fine is a blend of sized Calcium Carbonate
ate) that is used as a bridging material to cure losses and particles that can improve filter cake quality in the
as a weighting agent in reservoir formations. absence of clays. It can also be combined with coarser
grades and used as a bridging and plugging material for
curing seepage and lost circulation. It is particularly
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
suitable as a non-damaging product for use in production
zones because it is acid soluble.
Marble Fine complies with OCMA & API specifications,
Appearance Granular Powder
and can be used with coarser grades to bridge and
provide “stress caging” for strengthening low pressure or
Colour White to Off-White
depleted formations. Marble Fine resists mechanical
abrasion and erosion in the wellbore better than EMEC
Odor No characteristic odor
Carb Fine, which gives improved PSD stability.
Specific Gravity 2.6 to 2.8 The particle size for Marble Fine generally ranges from 5
to 400 microns, with D10 ~5 microns, D50 ~120 microns
Flash Point Not flammable and D90 ~400 microns. The typical particle size distribu-
tion (PSD) for Marble Fine is shown below:
Solubility Dispersible in water

APPLICATION

Formation losses are usually cured by treating the entire

circulating system with LCM, or by preparing and pump-
ing high-concentration LCM pills that are formulated
using a selection of graded LCM materials that may
include Marble Fine. PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Marble treatments can be made to the circulating system

through the hopper, or in the form of concentrated LCM Marble Fine is supplied in 25 kg multi-ply paper sacks
pills. Marble Fine treatments to the circulating system are and should be stored in a dry location.
typically 5 to 10 ppb, but higher concentrations may be
required when preparing LCM pills.
LCM concentrations should be formulated according to HSE
the severity of losses and the pore throat size of the
formation being drilled. Regular maintenance treatments Marble Fine is not classified as hazardous, but dust
are often required to maintain effective PSD in the fluid. particles may be an irritant. The following safety wear, as
recommended in the MSDS, should be used when
A Losses Decision Tree usually appears in the drilling or
mixing Marble Fine:
fluids program, detailing LCM formulations and proce-
- Standard PPE
dures for dealing with losses based on previous experi-
- Dust Mask
ence in the area.

Tel: +20 (2) 2690 7080

Head Office: 39 Farid Street, Heliopolis – 11341, Cairo, Egypt www.emec.com.eg