Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Fluids & Lubricants Features
- Advantages
- Used when drilling in environmentallysensitive areas where KCl cannot be used.
- Compatible with all common WBM additives and reservoir compliant.
- Resistant to contaminants.
- Temperature stability up to 149°C (300°F).
- Product Highlights
- Effective in a range of WBM.
- Compatible with all common WBM additives.
- Thermally stable and resistant to common contaminants.
- Can be mixed directly into the fluid system through the mud hopper, straight into the pit or gravity feed dispenser.
- Product Highlights
- Effective in a range of WBM.
- Compatible with all common WBM additives.
- Thermally stable and resistant to common contaminants.
- Can be mixed directly into the fluid system through the mud hopper, straight into the pit or gravity feed dispenser.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Applications
- Designed for use in environmentallysensitive areas.
- Equally effective in fresh water, sea water or brine-based drilling fluid systems.
- Treatment Recommendations
- Effective at concentrations as low as 3 - 5 wt% for most shales and depletion rates are similar to KCl-glycol fluids.
- Can be mixed directly into the fluid system through the hopper, straight into the pit or gravity feed dispenser.
Properties
- Color
- Appearance
- Tan, Free-Flowing Powder
- Soluble in
- Water
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| pH (77°F) | 11 | — | — |
| Density | 11.7 - 12.5 | lb/gal | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Environmentally compliant for use in all areas.
- CEFAS and REACH registered.
- PLONOR listed for North Sea use, HMCS Category P, OCNS Group E.
- Passes the Canadian Microtox.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
STAR HIB® Plus is available in 55 gal/210 liter drums.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
- Use appropriate PPE and review the SDS before use.
- Store drums upright.