Product Bulletin

SAFE-SURFEO SAFE-SURF O well cleaner is a concentrated blend of surfactants, sol-

vents and powerful water-wetting agents designed to clean up and
displace oil- and synthetic-base mud and solids. It disperses filter
cakes efficiently with low environmental impact, while leaving down-
hole tubulars and casing in a water-wet condition. SAFE-SURF O is
designed to emulsify oil- and synthetic-mud components into the
water phase and prevent redeposition of oil-wet solids onto pipe sur-
faces. SAFE-SURF O does not contain either aromatic hydrocarbons or
alkyl-phenol surfactants.

Physical appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . Clear, amber liquid

TYPICAL PHYSICAL Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.95
PROPERTIES pH (1% in water) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Solubility in water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soluble
Solubility in oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soluble
Flash point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153°F (67.2°C) (PMCC)

SAFE-SURF O is designed specifically may be made between 3 and 10%

APPLICATIONS for downhole use in oil and gas by volume through the rig hopper.
wells for clean up prior to the start Use higher concentrations where
of production. higher levels of hydrocarbons exist
It is intended to be used as a solu- in the mud to be displaced, or
tion in freshwater or seawater, and when displacing unconditioned
applied as a “spacer.” Solutions or high-density muds.

Figure 1
Percent oil-base mud cake removal by various commercial products
under 60 ft/min velocity test conditions.
100
SAFE-SURF O
90
Solvent A
80
Pipe Dope Removed (%)

70 Solvent B

60 Solvent C
50
40
30
20
10
0

0 2 5 10 25 35
Time (min)
 • SAFE-SURF O is a blend of surfactants
ADVANTAGES and water-wetting agents that will
effectively emulsify and suspend
the residues of drilling mud and
other deposits which could other-
wise damage the formation.
• SAFE-SURF O spacers can be dispersed
in certain heavy brines to provide
the means for a weighted spacer.
• The solution is not affected by
normal levels of calcium, magne-
sium or barium ions found in
most solution makeup waters.
• It does not contain alkyl phenol
ethoxylates.

• Do not heat SAFE-SURF O solutions

LIMITATIONS in tanks.

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 CAUTION! Combustible material.

SAFE-SURF O is packaged in 55-gal

PACKAGING (208.2-L) drums.
AND STORAGE

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
©1999 M-I L.L.C. All rights reserved.
™ SAFE-SURF is a trademark of M-I L.L.C. http://www.midf.com
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