Product Bulletin

SAFE-FLOCE I SAFE-FLOC I flocculant and filtration aid is a blend of ionic and non-
ionic surfactants, flocculants and high-flash-point solvents designed
to flocculate and suspend insoluble iron solids. These iron solids nor-
mally come from fluid reaction with the mill scale left on the drill pipe,
casing or other tubular products in the wellbore. The solids are made
oil-wet, emulsified and carried away from the surfaces of steel pipe.
This mechanism ensures that the solids remain in suspension and are
carried out of the wellbore or float to the surface of a tank. The water
or brine below the surface is decontaminated allowing faster filtration
rates and longer filtration cycles.

Physical appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . Clear liquid

TYPICAL PHYSICAL Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.99 @ 68°F (20°C)
PROPERTIES pH (10% in water) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0
Solubility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water dispersible
Flash point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >200°F (93°C) (PMCC)

SAFE-FLOC I is designed specifically SAFE-FLOC I is also intended for use

APPLICATIONS for use in oil and gas wells for clean- in the reclamation process of heavy
up prior to the start of production brine systems. For this purpose,
and as a filtration aid. SAFE-FLOC I is added to the brine
For downhole applications, it is at a concentration that depends
intended to be used as a solution in on the amount of insoluble iron
freshwater or seawater, and applied solids present.
as a “spacer.” Solutions may be made Pilot testing is recommended.
between 1 and 3% by volume
through the rig hopper. Use higher
concentrations where higher levels
of iron exist in the wellbore.

Figure 1
Iron hydroxide solids in calcium chloride
brine before (right) and after (left) flocculation
with SAFE-FLOC I.
 • SAFE-FLOC I is a blend of surfactants
ADVANTAGES that will effectively emulsify and
suspend the iron residues of tubu-
lar products which could otherwise
damage the formation by precipi-
tation or by crosslinking polymers
in the drilling or completion fluids.
• The solids are made oil-wet and
are emulsified to ensure they are
removed from the wellbore.
• SAFE-FLOC I and entrained solids can
be separated from the carrier fluid
by gravity separation in an unstirred
tank or by filtration. This separation
minimizes the environmental
impact of using this chemical.
• SAFE-FLOC I significantly reduces
filtration and displacement time.
This time savings becomes more
critical as rig costs increase.

• As with any organic material,

LIMITATIONS combustion will produce carbon
dioxide (CO2) and probably
carbon monoxide (CO).

Bioassay information is available Keep away from strong oxidizers

TOXICITY upon request.
AND HANDLING Handle as an industrial chemical,
wearing protective equipment and
observing the precautions as
described on the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS).
such as hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen
bromide and chromic acid.
Avoid contact with eyes and
with skin.

SAFE-FLOC I is packaged in 55-gal

PACKAGING (208.2-L) drums.
AND STORAGE

This information is supplied solely for informational purposes and M-I L.L.C. makes no guar-
antees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy and use of
this data. All product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the Standard Terms
of Sale.

No claim of personal safety is intended nor implied by the use of the name SAFE in this
product. Personnel handling this material should read and follow all safety and handling
procedures set forth on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
P.O. Box 721110
Houston, Texas 77272-1110
Tel: 281·561·1300
Fax: 281·561·7240
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