CEMENTING

HR®-4 Cement Retarder

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HR -4 cement retarder is a calcium lignosulfonate derived from
HR®-4 Cement Retarder product
wood. It can be used to retard all API classes of cement as well as Specifications
Pozmix® cement.
Part No. 100005056
Application
Form Solid brown powder
HR-4 retarder is effective in wells with bottomhole circulating Packaging 50-lb bag
temperatures (BHCTs) up to 170°F (76.7°C). It can also withstand
Specific Gravity 1.20 to 1.30
static temperatures up to 260°F (126.7°C). This broad
Bulk Density 30 lb/ft 3 to 40 lb/ft 3
performance range allows HR-4 retarder to be used in wells as
deep as 12,000 ft. pH 9.0 to 10.3 (1% solution)

Benefits
Although HR-4 cement retarder has a dispersing effect on the
cement slurry, it does not change slurry weight, volume, or water
ratio. In addition, HR-4 retarder can provide the following
benefits:
• Extended pumping time
• Early cement-strength development
• More predictable thickening time
• Improved slurry displacement rates at steady pressures

For more information on HR®-4 Cement Retarder,

please call you local Halliburton representative or email us at cementing@halliburton.com

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