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TECHNICAL BULLETIN

DRILLING MUD & COMPLETION CHEMICALS

Weighing Materials

CT BAR 4.1 | BARITE API 4.1

CT BAR 4.1 is a high quality drilling grade Barite (Barium Sulphate) used to increase
the density of drilling fluids. It is the most widely used drilling weight material due to its
high specific gravity. It meets API 13A Specification.

APPLICATION
It is used to increase the density of any mud system while maintaining rheological
properties

ADVANTAGES
• It does not react with other drilling Fluids or hamper their functioning
• It is chemically inert and insoluble

PROPERTIES
Appearance Free Flowing Powder
Specific Gravity 4.1 g /cm3 Min
Water soluble earth alkaline metals as calcium 250 mg/kg Max
Residue Greater than 75 Microns 3% wt max
Particles less than 6 micrometers,
30% wt max
in equivalent spherical diameter

PACKING
Material is packed in 1.5 MT Jumbo Bags.

Safety and Handling: Material must be handled as an Industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions as mentioned in the MSDS

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ensure that the product is suitable and the information is applicable to the user’s specific application. IPPS is not liable for any damages caused by this product or its use. The
user expressly assumes all risk and liability in connection with the use of the information contained herein or the product itself.
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