Completion Fluid Services Liquid Viscosifier
Description BROMI-VIS is a liquid dispersion of activated HEC in a water soluble carrier.
BROMI-VIS is used to viscosify high density brines that contain calcium bromide and
zinc bromide.
Apparent Viscosity (AP) vs Concentration Funnel Viscosity (FV) vs Concentration
140 250
120
200
100
80 150
60 100
40
50
20
0 0
0.23 0.46 0.69 0.92 0.23 0.46 0.69 0.92
Gallons of BROMI-VIS/bbl Gallons of BROMI-VIS/bbl
of brine of brine
14 lb/gal CaCl2/CaBr2 14 lb/gal CaCl2/CaBr2
16 lb/gal CaBr2/ZnBr2 16 lb/gal CaBr2/ZnBr2
Applications/Functions Clean the hole while milling or underreaming
Viscosify brines used for gravel packing
Minimize fluid loss of brine into the formation
Prepare spacer for displacement
Advantages Mixes easily in all brines
Develops a smooth uniform viscosity with no lumping
Minimizes formation damage
Acid soluble
Controls fluid loss
Reduces loss of brine into formation with a degradable viscosity
Does not contain oil that may cause sheening
Viscosifies bromide brines
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BROMI-VIS is a registered trademark of Baroid Technology, Inc. © Copyright 1995, 1998, Baroid, a Division of Dresser Industries, Inc. 1/98 CFS 006
Because the conditions of use of this product are beyond the seller's control, the product is sold without warranty either express or implied
and upon condition that purchaser make its own test to determine the suitability for purchaser's application. Purchaser assumes all risk of
use and handling of this product. This product will be replaced if defective in manufacture or packaging or if damaged. Except for such
replacement, seller is not liable for any damages caused by this product or its use. The statements and recommendations made herein are
believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made, however.
Baroid The Fluids Company P.O. Box 1675 Houston TX 77251 (281) 871-5516
Typical Properties Appearance Off-white suspension
Flash point, °F (°C) 155 (68)
Specific gravity 1.04
Pour point, PMCC °F (°C) 35 (1.7)
Recommended Treatment Mix 0.2 to 1.0 gal/bbl (4.76-23.8 L/m3) of BROMI-VIS to brine using a mixing
hopper if available.
Packaging BROMI-VIS is available in 5-gallon (18.9-L) pails containing 43-lb (20-kg) net
weight. Store in a cool dry area.
