Product Bulletin

SAFE-SURFEW SAFE-SURF W displacement chemical is a surfactant-base detergent, for-

mulated to remove water-base drilling mud and residue from casing,
pipe and surface equipment. This high pH, strong water-wetting cleaner
helps displace mud and solids from tubulars to ensure a clean wellbore
is obtained for the completion fluid displacement. SAFE-SURF W is
a concentrated blend of surfactants and builders that provides
detergency throughout a wide range of circulating temperatures.
SAFE-SURF W disperses mud solids into the water spacer and helps
prevent subsequent “hard settling” of the solids as the spacer
remains stagnant in a holding vessel.

Physical appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorless liquid

TYPICAL PHYSICAL Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.05
PROPERTIES pH (10% solution) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 – 11.5
Freezing point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32°F (0°C)

SAFE-SURF W is used as a cleaning displacement is 2 to 5% by volume.

APPLICATIONS spacer between water-base mud and Surface cleaning is typically accom-
completion fluid. It is also used to plished with a concentration of 2 to
clean surface equipment and as a rig 3% by volume.
wash. SAFE-SURF W is typically applied SAFE-SURF W is added directly to
at 1 to 10% by volume, depending freshwater or seawater. As with any
on the amount of turbulence and surfactant-base cleaner, efficient
degree of contamination. Typical cleaning is best achieved at high
application during a wellbore flow rates.
 • Effective at low concentrations.
ADVANTAGES • Can be used in combination
with caustic spacers.
• Contains no alkyl phenol
ethoxylates.
• Environmentally friendly.
• Effective in seawater and
freshwater.
• Prevents mud solids from
settling “hard” on the bottom
of containers or the wellbore.
• Odorless.

• Freezes at temperatures below

LIMITATIONS 32°F (0°C).
• Extended periods of storage at tem-
peratures significantly greater than
normal may cause the detergent
builders to precipitate. These solids
are easily dispersed and are resolu-
bilized at cooler temperatures.

Bioassay information is available observing the precautions as

TOXICITY upon request. described on the Material Safety
AND HANDLING Handle as an industrial chemical, Data Sheet (MSDS).
wearing protective equipment and

SAFE-SURF W is packaged in 55-gal

PACKAGING (208.2-L) drums.
AND STORAGE SAFE-SURF W will freeze at temper-
atures below 32°F (0°C). Store at
moderate temperature.

This information is supplied solely for informational purposes and M-I L.L.C. makes no guar-
antees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy and use of
this data. All product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the Standard Terms
of Sale.

No claim of personal safety is intended nor implied by the use of the name SAFE in this
product. Personnel handling this material should read and follow all safety and handling
procedures set forth on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
P.O. Box 721110
Houston, Texas 77272-1110
Tel: 281·561·1300
Fax: 281·561·7240
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