CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY ANALYSIS

SOLTEX® ADDITIVE SHALE INHIBITOR

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This certifies that each lot of SOLTEX® ADDITIVE SHALE
INHIBITOR has been produced to rigid standards and meets the quality specifications listed below.

P.O. Number:

Lot Number:

DATE:

TEST SPECIFICATION
Physical Appearance Dark Brown to Black colored powder
Moisture Content 10% Max. (when packaged)
1% Solution pH 7.2 to 9.9
Solubility in Water Min. 70%
Sulfonate Group Present
Shelf Life* 5 years
*DSCO products have exhibited a long shelf life when stored under conditions that do not expose the products to excessive
temperature or moisture. Product stored in a hot and or humid warehouse could have significantly shorter shelf life. Products stored in
a typical lab environment where the temperature is less than 85°F with relatively low humidity has not been shown to chemically
break down any significant amount over the time period indicated. All cellulose based polymers are hydroscopic and will absorb some
moisture. All liquid suspension products can potentially lose carrier fluid by evaporation or transpiration through the container wall.
Before using any product described herein, the user is advised and cautioned to make its own determination and assessment of the
safety and suitability of the product for the specific use in question and is further advised against relying on any information contained
herein as it may relate to any specific use or application. It is the ultimate responsibility of the user to ensure that any product used is
suitable and the information is applicable to the user’s specific application. DSCO does not make, and expressly disclaims, all
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, regardless of whether oral or written, express or
implied, or allegedly arising from any usage of any trade or from any course of dealing in connection with the use of the information
contained herein or any product itself. The user expressly assumes all risk and liability, whether based in contract, tort or otherwise, in
connection with the use of the information contained herein or any product itself.

GEORGE MULLER
QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

REVISED 01/2015 TGM

Drilling Specialties Company, 1768 HWY 123 Bartlesville, OK 74003

Tel: 1-800-221-1956 Fax: 1-918-977-7433