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BENTONE® 38

BENTONE® 38 rheological additive is the oil service industry’s standard for a high temperature/high pressure performance organoclay. This additive is manufactured with a high efficiency hectorite clay noted for imparting superior heat stability. BENTONE® 38 exhibits an excellent balance of dispersibility and efficiency. BENTONE® 38 performs well in diesels, mineral oils, poly, linear and isomerized alphaolefins and vegetable oil derivative base fluids.

BENTONE® 38 Product category
OBM Drilling
BENTONE® 38 Category
Viscosifiers
BENTONE® 38 Physical State
Solid
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Typical Physical & Chemical Properties
Max Temperature
400
Reservoir Compatible
Both
Sub Category
Wet Process
Product Tier
Premium
SG value
1.7
Appearance
White fine powder
Composition
Organically modified hectorite clay
Specific Gravity
1.7
Moisture %
3 max
Feature And Benefits
Gives superior downhole stability to muds and completion fluids versus conventional organoclays. Delivers high rheology efficiency over a wide range of intermediate and low polarity base fluids including diesels, mineral oils, poly, linear and isomerized alpha olefins. Effectively suspends weighting agents and cuttings.
Product Function
Viscosifying drilling fluids including: Oil-based drilling muds, Invert emulsion muds, Packer fluids, Completion fluids, Workover fluids Based on: Synthetic Oils, Mineral Oils, Low toxicity oils and fluids, Diesel oil, Crude oil.
Recommended treatment
The level of use depends on the rheological properties needed, and the base oil being used. Pilot trials are recommended to optimize performance before field use.
Shipping References
Transportation of BENTONE® 38 is not restricted by any regulatory agency.
Handling Recommendations
Utilize normal precautions for employee protection when handling chemical products.Utilize appropriate respirator, gloves, goggles and apron. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product prior to use.
Standard Packing
BENTONE® 38 is packaged in 50 lb multiwall paper sack.