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Calsia™ 96 which are normal/isoalkane drilling mud based fluids that begin with a severe hydrocracking and hydroisomerization process. Calsia Drilling Fluids are available in a wide range of specifications for various drilling applications. Calsia Drilling Fluids are an ideal solution for delivering an environmentally responsible drilling mud base fluid that does not compromise performance.

Functions: Solvent, Viscosity Modifier

Features: Low Temperature Performance

End Uses: Drilling Fluids

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Product Features
  • Virtually Non-Toxic to Humans and Marine Life
  • Readily Biodegradable
  • Provides superior low temperature fluidity in ultra-deep water drilling applications
  • No long-term environmental impact
  • Effectively used as a
  1. Viscosity Modifier
  2. Heat String Fluid
  3. Diluent for Liquid Mud Additives (LMA)
  4. Base Gel Fluid
  5. Differential Fluid
  6. Rate of Penetration (ROP) Enhancer
Product Highlight
All Calumet products are produced to the highest technical standards, and Calsia Drilling Fluids meet OGP Group III non-aqueous fluids. These products are also compliant with the EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) compounds in drinking water.

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Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color30ASTM D156
Density (at 60°F, 15°C)0.809kg/LASTM D4052
Flash Point98°CASTM D93
Kauri-Butanol Value25.3ASTM D1133
Paraffin Contentmin. 99.9wt%ASTM D2425
Pour Point-28°FASTM D97
Viscosity (at 40 ˚C)2.18cStASTM D445
Aniline Point170°FASTM D611
Aromatic Contentmax. 0.2wt%ASTM D5186

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliant to U.S. Food & Drug Administration 21 CFR 172.884
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Sustained Burning Exemption
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