THL FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT GROUP

i-PoL
(SYNTHETIC POLYMER EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTED BY THL FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT GROUP)

Product Description
i-PoL is a high quality, high purity copolymer Acrylic-Acrylamide polymer specifically
formulated for THL Foundation Equipment Group and used as a drilling fluid for civil
engineering, tunneling and mining applications.

i-PoL can be used as a synthetic drilling viscosifier which has properties of a clay stabilizer-
shale control agent during drilling and tunneling. i-PoL helps as a mud conditioner to evacuate
or transport the excavated material.

Composition
Copolymer Acrylic-Acrylamide and Potassium Acrylate.

Physical Characteristics
• Appearance : White Powder
• Particle Size (mm) : < 2.15
• Ionic Character : Anionic
• Active Ingredient : 100%
• Moisture Content : 10
• Bulk Density (g/cm3) : 0.6 to 0.8
• Usable pH Range : 6 to 12 @ 5g/l
• Solubility in Water : Completely Soluble
• Shelf Life* (years) : 2
* when stored in building at a stable temperature between 0oC and 35oC

Storage
Store in a dry place protected from the sun at a stable temperature between 0oC and 35oC.

All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without guarantee, warranty or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied.
Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement, and are not
recommendations to infringe on any patent. The user should not assume that all safety measure are indicated or that other measures may not be required.
Document i-PoLBro-01, updated 12 December 2017

THL FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT GROUP

FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT PTE LTD
8, SUNGEI KADUT AVENUE, SINGAPORE 729645
Tel: +65 6861 0089 | Fax:+65 6861 0087
www.thl.com.sg
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Packaging
25kg plastic bags. Other sizes upon request.

Typical Dosage
• Water pH to be adjusted for range : 8.5 to 11.5
• Mixing Dosage (average) : 1kg / M3
• Mixing Time (minimum) : 60 min

Rate of Application
• Mixed to drilling, bentonite, polymer or mixed mud : 0.4 to 1.3kg/M3 *
*varies according to the nature of the soil
• Ideal Viscosity (normal soil) : 60 +/- 3 sec

Description and Function

i-PoL is a water-soluble vinyl polymer in an innovative easy-mixing dry granular form. i-PoL
is designed for preparation of viscous earth stabalizing fluids or slurries for a variety of
excavation techniques including drilling, trenching and walling applications in the construction
industry.

Application
i-PoL is recommended for the following construction applications:

• Drilled Shaft/Bored Piles

• Diaphragm Walls
• Tieback Anchors
• Tunnelling/Horizontal Drilling
• Slurry Trenching.

Performance
High-performance products yield multiple benefits which improve contruction economics in
many ways. i-PoL’s high performance saves time and money while improving construction
quality and reducing defects.

Importance of Dosage on Excavation Stability

i-PoL polymer is mixed with water at dosages between 0.4 to 1.3kg/M3 for most applications.

Formation Type KG/M3 Marsh Funnel Viscosity

(sec/litre)
Clay & Shale 0.4 – 0.5 35 – 50
Silt & Fine to Medium Sand 0.5 – 0.6 45 – 55
Coarse Sand to Pea Gravel 0.7 – 0.9 60 – 75
Gravels to Cobbles 1.0 – 1.3 80 – 125

All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without guarantee, warranty or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied.
Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement, and are not
recommendations to infringe on any patent. The user should not assume that all safety measure are indicated or that other measures may not be required.
Document i-PoLBro-01, updated 12 December 2017

THL FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT GROUP

FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT PTE LTD
8, SUNGEI KADUT AVENUE, SINGAPORE 729645
Tel: +65 6861 0089 | Fax:+65 6861 0087
www.thl.com.sg
 THL FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT GROUP

The above table is for i-PoL mixed in tap water and are general guidelines only. A qualified
site engineer should be engaged to ascertain the exact dosage and marsh funnel viscosity
required.

i-PoL slurries are non-gelling, even at high viscosities. This property facilitates settling of fines
and maintanence of a clean fluid. Sand settles readily to the bottom of the excavation and can
be easily removed.

Higher granular rates are used to stabilize loose or coarse granular soils or to excavate in sea
water environments. Viscosity stabilized between 60 to 75 show great results for soil
stabilization and extraction.

Unique Properties
• Controls fluid loss in sands and gravels
• Stabalizes Excavations
• Reduces Chipping and Cleaning of Poured Concrete
• Improves Productivity of Machines and Crew
• Requires Less Mixing/Processin Equipement, Reducing Capital Investment, Job Site
Congestion and fuel costs.
• Highly Concentrated. Very Small Quantities Required. Long Storage Life.
• Reduces or Eliminates Disposal Costs
• Environmentally Safe
• Reduces Transport Cost and Storage Space Requirements.

When bentonite cannot be used, i-PoL can replace bentonite at ratios ranging from 1kg to
substitute bentonite for 20 to 50kg in typical applications.

i-PoL readily mixes with water and requires no special mixing equipment. Small quantities of
i-PoL can rapidly create viscous soil stabilizing slurry.

i-PoL stabilizes loose sands, clays, and water-sensitive formations. i-PoL fluids conhesively
bond excavated soil solids together, facilitating their removed from the dispersing into the
slurry.

i-PoL maximizes soil loading on augers and in grabs, increasing excavation rate. i-PoL makes
it possible to slurry drill with augars, even in sand and gravel, often eliminated the need to use
a bucket. This feature can reduce drilling time, increase productivity and reduce slurry wastage.

All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without guarantee, warranty or responsibility of any kind, expressed or implied.
Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of our products are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement, and are not
recommendations to infringe on any patent. The user should not assume that all safety measure are indicated or that other measures may not be required.
Document i-PoLBro-01, updated 12 December 2017

THL FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT GROUP

FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT PTE LTD
8, SUNGEI KADUT AVENUE, SINGAPORE 729645
Tel: +65 6861 0089 | Fax:+65 6861 0087
www.thl.com.sg