DESCRIPTION
CAP 21 is a partially hydrolysed tri-polymer which has similar properties to PAC and Trol-polymers. It is an excellent inhibitor of clay and shale's on its own, but more importantly, it mixes with bentonite to form a tough thin filter cake on the sidewalk of the borehole. This protects highly water sensitive sandy friable formations and aids in full core recovery.

APPLICATIONS/FUNCTIONS

• Stabilise water sensitive formations
• Prevents water seepage into the formation
• Holds up sandy formations
• Prevents friable water sensitive core being washed away

ADVANTAGES


• Easy to mix as it is a liquid
• Very high viscosity
• Can replace PAC and Trol-polymers
• Less expensive and less wastage than other polymers

TYPICAL PROPERTIES


• Appearance ; Milky white
• Flash point ; 93 °C
• Specific gravity ;1.05 g/cm3

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT


• Normal use ; 2 Lt to 4 Lt/1000 litres
• With bentonite ; Bentonite 10 to 20kg per 1000 litres CAP 21 1 to 2ltr per 1000 litres

PACKAGING


• CAP 21 is packed in 25Kg Steel Tins

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