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HydraCap

Encapsulating additive

A component in HydraGlyde drilling fluid systems, HydraCap additive minimizes clay dispersion and enhances wellbore integrity.

The HydraCap encapsulating additive is a low-molecular-weight, dry acrylic acid copolymer that provides excellent cuttings encapsulation by adsorbing onto the clay surfaces and forming a protective film that prevents cuttings from sticking to each other or the shaker screens. The additive limits dilution rates and low-gravity-solids loading by preventing clay solid from dispersing into the mud system.

How it improves drilling performance

Enhances removal of drill solids by reducing dispersion tendencies
Minimizes contribution to the viscosity of the system
Enhances flexibility by enabling use in KCl, NaCl, or freshwater
Adds easily to the active system through a premix
Improves shale stabilization
Significantly lowers screen-blinding potential compared with higher-molecular-weight encapsulators

Typical Physical Properties
Physical appearance	White micropowder
Bulk density	0.6 to 0.9
pH (at 5 g/L, dilution)	5 to 8
Solubility in water	Soluble

HydraGlyde

High-performance water-based drilling fluid system

Reduce torque, drag, shale swelling, and dispersion in environmentally sensitive shale.

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Product Sheet HydraCap Encapsulating Additive

Low-molecular-weight, dry acrylic acid copolymer for cuttings encapsulation.

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