UNI-GEL HDD Bentonite
UNI-GEL – sodium bentonite is used for drilling as a preparation base of drilling fluids with necessary technical parameters; Uni-GEL* viscosifier is a premium bentonite blended with special extenders, capable of yielding more than twice as much viscosity as regular bentonite.
UNI-GEL viscosifier is an easily mixed, superior sodium bentonite for freshwater drilling and boring applications.
Typical Physical Properties
Physical appearance ……………………….. Light tan/gray-green powder
Specific gravity …………………………………………………………. 2.3-2.5
Approximate yield ……………………………………………….. 220 bbl/ton
Applications
Uni-Gel viscosifier is used in the following applications to rapidly build mud viscosity and provide superior hole cleaning, as well as to help control lost circulation, formation sloughing and promote hole stability in unconsolidated formations:
- Potable-water wells/li>
- Mineral exploration (coring and rotary drilling)/li>
- Horizontal directional drilling/li>
- Blast holes/li>
- Shaft drilling/li>
- Monitor/observation wells/li>
- Gel-foam, air-drilling applications
Advantages
- Yields more quickly than API-standard bentonite/li>
- Non-toxic and proven suitable for use in drilling potable water wells/li>
- Higher penetration rates than regular bentonite systems due to a lower solids content
- Reduced transportation and storage costs as a result of less product required for treatment/li>
- Finer grind to enable rapid mixing
Toxicity and Handling
Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions described in the Material Safety Data Sheets
Storage
Store in a dry location and well-ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition