AO-Activator

DESCRIPTION

AO-Activator is a gellant for organophilic clay in oil-based systems. Packaging is in 5 gal pails or 55 gal drums.

FEATURES

  • Enhances the low shear rate viscosity of organophilic clay in oil-based drilling systems
  • Very efficient in low aromatic content hydrocarbons
  • Easily dispersed with standard mixing equipment
  • Economical and very effective in small concentrations
  • AO-Activator can be emulsified with AO-Coupler to provide an enhanced oil phase
  • Typical concentrations range from 0.10 - 0.30 gal/bbl

PROPERTIES

Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 1.206
Flash Point, PMCC, °F 275
Water, wt %: 0.1 Max
Appearance: Transparent colorless liquid
Odor: Slight detectable odor

 

LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITIES OF ORGANOPHILIC CLAY
IN A LOW AROMATIC HYDROCARBON


1

2

3

4

5

6

Low Aromatic Hydrocarbon , bbl

0.72

0.72

0.72

0.72

0.72

0.64

Organophilic Clay, lb/bbl

5

7.5

10

15

7.5

7.5

AO-Activator, mL

1

1

-

-

-

-

Fresh Water, %

-

-

-

-

2

10

Initial

LSRV: 0.0636 sec -1 , cP

31,700

37,700

0

0

20

60

Hot Roll: 300°F, 2 Hours

LSRV: 0.0636 sec -1 , cP

19,200

46,800

40

380

340

2,100