CLAY GRABBER

Shale Stabilizer
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Product Data Sheet

CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer is a liquid emulsion synthetic polymeric flocculent and clay
encapsulator. It's unique polymer structure reduces shale dispersion and helps stabilize water sensitive shales.
CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer is well suited for use in polymer based fluids at pH below 10 and works
well in fresh water, sea water, and monovalent brines. CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer is stable up to 300
F (149C).

Primary component in the HYDRO-GUARD system

Stable to 300 F (149 C)
Potent total flocculant when small amounts of calcium (>80 and <600 ppm) are present
Helps inhibit shale hydration and stabilize troublesome shales
Encapsulates shale and blocks water-absorption when used with CLAY SYNC II shale stabilizer in salt
water systems

Can be used in fresh water or monovalent brines

Easily mixed
Yields rapidly
Aids floccculating thereby lowering MBT and collodial content
Helps lubricate filter cake
Helps improve cuttings integrity

Appearance
pH, (1% aqueous solution)
Specific gravity
Concentration, (% active polymer)

Opaque liquid
6.5 to 7.5
1.02 to 1.06
35 to 40

For best results CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer should be mixed through a high shear hopper. 0.51.0
lb/bbl (1.4-2.9 kg/m) in the HYDRO-GUARD system. 0.25-0.5 lb/bbl (0.7-1.4 kg/m) as a selective flocculant
for clear water drilling. 0.5-1.0 lb/bbl (1.4-2.9 kg/m) for troublesome shales in a water-based system. Floors
and decks in mixing area can become slippery. Use 10% sodium hypochlorite for clean up.
CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer is packaged in 5-gal (18.9-l) pails containing 42-lb (19.1-kg) net weight
and in 275-gal (1041-l) tote tanks containing 2300-lb (1043-kg) net weight.

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