KLA-HIB Amine-Based Shale Inhibitor | SLB

KLA-HIB

Amine-based shale inhibitor

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KLA-HIB amine-based shale inhibitor is a liquid polyamine shale inhibitor for water-based drilling fluids that inhibits reactive shale by preventing water uptake. Effective inhibition of clay hydration minimizes the potential for bit balling.

It is used in applications where levels of inhibition obtained with other amine additives such as KLA-STOP liquid polyamine shale additive are not required.

KLA-HIB can be used as the primary hydration inhibitor in KLA-SHIELD enhanced-polymer water-based drilling fluid system. Alternatively, it can be used as an additional inhibitor in gypsum or lime systems.

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KLA-HIB shale inhibitor is used in water-based drilling fluids like KLA-SHIELD drilling fluid to prevent water uptake.

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Typical Physical Properties
Typical Physical Properties Physical appearance
Typical Physical Properties Dark liquid
Typical Physical Properties Odor
Typical Physical Properties Characteristic amine
Typical Physical Properties Specific gravity
Typical Physical Properties 1.03 to 1.05
Typical Physical Properties pH (1% solution)
Typical Physical Properties >10.5
Typical Physical Properties Flash point
Typical Physical Properties >230 degF [110 degC]
Typical Physical Properties Solubility in water
Typical Physical Properties Soluble