CLAY-STAR
CLAY-STAR liquid is designed for use as a permanent clay/shale stabilizer. The product provides excellent shale and clay control and greatly reduces bit balling and mud rings. CLAY-STAR is compatible with all drilling
Application
CLAY-STAR is used as a permanent solution to reactive or swelling clay and eliminates the need for detergent or thinning agents. The concentration will vary depending on the reactivity of the clay or shale encountered.
Advantages
- Excellent shale and clay inhibition when used as directed
- Soluble in all water-based mud systems
- Mixes easily and immediately controls clay/shale swelling
Typical Usages
| Typical Amounts of CLAY-STAR Added to freshwater | |
|---|---|
| Drilling Application | % by volume |
| Reactive Clay/Shale | 0.1 - 0.15 |
| Clay/Shale | 0.1 |
| Floc Water System | 0.2 |
Typical Properties
| Physical Appearance | Liquid, light yellow |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.07 |
| pH (10% solution) | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Pour point | -20°F (-28.9°C) |
Packaging
CLAY-STAR is packaged in 5 gallon (18.9L) buckets