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Thinners and Dispersants

Manage the impact of drilled solids in drilling fluids

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Modify the relationship between the viscosity and percentage of solids in drilling fluids. We have thinners for most water-, oil-, and synthetic-based drilling fluids.

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SPERSENE
Chrome lignosulfonate
Multipurpose deflocculant and gel-strength reducer for any water-based system.
RheThin
Flat rheology system thinner
Easy-to-mix, fast-acting thinner for synthetic- and oil-based systems.
RHEDUCE
Thinner and conditioner dispersant
Reduce viscosity and gel strength without diluting.
THINSMART
Water-based drilling fluid thinner
Control the rheological and fluid-loss properties of WBMs.
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Product Sheet Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP)

Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) is efficient for bentonite muds and is often used with a tannin or quebracho compound.

Product Sheet THINSMART Water-Based Drilling Fluid Thinner

Organic material that is used to control rheological and fluid-loss properties of water-based drilling fluids.

Product Sheet VERSATHIN HF Oil-Based Mud Thinner

Has a higher flash point, reduces viscosity and gel strength, and disperses solids without requiring dilution or changing the oil/water ratio.

Product Sheet XP-20K Potassium Chrome Lignite Additive

Thinner, thermal stabilizer, and fluid-loss-reducing agent in all water-based drilling fluid.

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