Product Bulletin

DI-BALANCE™ DI-BALANCE is a fine-particle-size, highly reactive magnesium

compound that interacts in a synergistic manner with DI-TROL to
enhance the low-shear-rate viscosity (LSRV) of DIPRO systems
mixed in calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium bromide
and zinc bromide brines.

Physical appearance.......................... White powder

TYPICAL PHYSICAL
Odor ................................................... Odorless
PROPERTIES
Specific gravity .................................. 3.56
Solubility in water ............................. Slight <1%

DI-BALANCE functions as a Treatment levels are

APPLICATIONS viscosity enhancer and pH normally 0.25 – 2.0 lb/bbl for
control agent in the DIPRO reservoir drill-in fluid
system. applications.
 • Low-shear-rate viscosity
ADVANTAGES enhancer and stabilizer.
• Functions as a pH buffer.
• Requires no specialized
mixing equipment.
• Small concentrations
increase gel structure of
circulating fluids without
the addition of biopolymer.

• Over-treatment of >2.0
LIMITATIONS lb/gal may cause excessive
viscosities in the DIPRO
system.

Bioassay information is Handle as an industrial

TOXICITY
available upon request. chemical, wearing protective
AND HANDLING
equipment and observing the
precautions as described on the
Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS). Also observe the
health hazard information and
emergency and first aid
procedures described on the
MSDS.

DI-BALANCE is available in 55.1- Keep container closed until

PACKAGING
lb (25-kg) multi-wall sacks. used.
AND STORAGE

This material is supplied solely for informational purposes and

M-I L. L. C. makes no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the accuracy or use of this data. All
product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the
Standard Terms of Sale.

M-I L. L. C
A Smith/Schlumberger Company
P.O. Box 721110 Tel: 281-561-1300
©2000 M-I L. L. C. All rights reserved.
™ DI-BALANCE, D I-TROL and DI PRO are trademarks of M-I L. L. C. Houston, Texas 77272-1110 Fax: 281-561-7240
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