KAR-ZAN DS

Product Data

Description Limitations
KAR-ZAN DS is a premium grade, clarified biopolymer Soluble iron ion content greater than 40 mg/l causes
(xanthan gum) used as viscosifier in non-damaging rapid and severe cross-linking of KAR-ZAN DS lead-
PAY-DRILL system. ing to excess gelation. Citric acid or magnesium oxide
is used to remove soluble iron from the system and to
prevent fish eyes.
Typical Properties
Since KAR-ZAN DS becomes less effective in fluids
Appearance : Cream colored powder
containing high calcium and high pH, the fluid must be
pH (1% solution) : 6 - 8
pretreated with citric acid and/or sodium bicarbonate
Bulk Density : 650 - 800 kg/m3
before drilling cement.

KAR-ZAN DS is thermally stable up to 150 °C (300 °F).

Features and Benefits
The temperature stability can be increased by 20 °C
KAR-ZAN DS is crucial component of PAY-DRILL drill- using KAR-POLY TS temperature stabilizer.
in fluids. KAR-ZAN DS produces high low shear rate
KAR-ZAN DS is subject to bacterial degradation so a
viscosity and high but fragile gel strengths providing
preservative such as KAR-CIDE T or KAR-CIDE G is
excellent hole cleaning and suspension capacity.
recommended.
KAR-ZAN DS is effective in all types of fresh and sea
water-base drilling fluids as well in all concentrations
Treatment
of monovalent salt systems.
Normal treatment levels range from 0.25 to 2.0 lb/bbl
KAR-ZAN DS is effective over a wide pH range and
(0.7 to 5.7 kg/m3). The concentration will vary depend-
also provides some degree of fluid loss control.
ing on the desired viscosity and suspension charac-
KAR-ZAN DS causes minimum formation damage and teristics.
is completely removed by acids and oxidizing agents.
KAR-ZAN DS readily disperses when added slowly
KAR-ZAN DS disperses easily in fresh water or brine (15-20 minutes every sack) and uniformly through the
with minimum risk of “Fish eyes” and lumping. rig hopper. Rapid addition may result in “fish eyes” and
incomplete solution of the polymer.

Application
Packaging
KAR-ZAN DS is used to enhance hole cleaning and
suspension capacity of fresh water-base and brine- KAR-ZAN DS is supplied in 25 kg (55 lb) multi-wall
base drilling and completion fluids. paper sacks.

KarKim Drilling Fluids, Energy & Engineering Services, Inc.

Turan Gunes Blv. Ilkbahar Mah. 606 Sok. No:24 06550 Cankaya Ankara TURKIYE
T: +90 312 491 64 00 F: +90 312 491 53 18 info@karkim.com www.karkim.com
Date Revised: March 2011