Technical Information Alcomer 810 types, TI/ EVG 0106 us

September 2015
Performance Chemicals
Global Oilfield Solutions

Alcomer® 810 types

Alcomer 811, Alcomer 812, Alcomer 814, Alcomer 819

Solid grade cationic flocculants

Chemical Nature
Alcomer 810 types are quaternized polyacrylamide based copolymers, which exhibit
varying degrees of cationic charge and molecular weight. They are supplied as free
flowing powders.

Application
Alcomer 810 types have been specifically designed to flocculate water based drilling
muds or sludges where such wastes are thickened or dewatered using mechanical
equipment such as centrifuges. Operation over a wide pH range (4 – 9).

Properties
Appearance Off-white, granular solid
Bulk density Approx. 0.7 g/cm3
pH of 1% solution at 25 °C Approx. 4

Product name Cationic charge Molecular weight

Alcomer 811 low medium
Alcomer 812 low medium
Alcomer 814 medium medium-low
Alcomer 819 high medium-low

Advantages
Besides better dewatering and improved floc structure, UMA technology creates
more active fractions of the molecular mass distribution – the latter leading directly
to improved dose efficiency. A general consequence of this technology is that a r
obust flocculant is produced. This gives greater tolerance to changing substrate
characteristics, providing better process control.

Storage & Shelf Life

The shelf life of the product is min. 48 months from date of manufacturing if it is stored
in its sealed original packaging between 5 – 25 °C in a dry place.

It is recommended that stock solutions at 0.25 – 0.5 % are prepared regularly and for
maximum effect such solutions should be used within 5 days. Beyond this period some
loss in efficiency may occur.

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Health & Safety

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed information concerning product’s hazards and appropriate protective measures
in the workplace.

Labeling
Please refer to the latest safety data sheet (SDS) for more detailed information on product safety.

Technical Service
Advice and assistance in the running of laboratory tests is given by representatives of BASF, who are experienced in oilfield
applications.

Note
 he data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may
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affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations
and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose.
Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information and
do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure
that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.

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