Product Bulletin

XAN-PLEX
Product Description
XAN-PLEX is a high-molecular-weight xanthan Typical Physical Properties
gum polysaccharide. Appearance white, free-flowing powder
Hygroscopic slightly
Features and Benefits pH in H2O neutral
XAN-PLEX is a very effective viscosifier in
most waters regardless of salinity or hardness. It Environmental Information
results in a highly shear-thinning, non-Newtonian XAN-PLEX has been evaluated in Baker Hughes
fluid. INTEQ's Bioassay Program. The United States
XAN-PLEX is particularly cost-effective where Environmental Protection Agency's (US EPA)
transportation costs are high because only a small Drilling Fluids Toxicity Test resulted in little or no
amount of polymer is required to produce the toxicity for 1.4 kg/m3 (0.5 lb/bbl) of XAN-PLEX
viscosity and gels necessary for solids suspension in a generic #7 mud system. Discharges of drilling
and adequate hole cleaning. Because it is not fluids containing XAN-PLEX have been approved
highly adsorptive to mineral substrates and causes on a case-by-case basis by the US EPA for
minimal damage to producing formations, it is also National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
often used in workover and completion fluids. (NPDES) permits in environmentally-sensitive
areas. For information concerning environmental
Application regulations applicable to Baker Hughes INTEQ
XAN-PLEX solutions may be susceptible to products, contact the Health, Safety, and
biological degradation, so a preservative such as Environmental Department.
X-CIDE 207 is recommended.
At mud pH values above 10.0, XAN-PLEX Shipping
becomes more sensitive to soluble calcium and Transportation of XAN-PLEX is not restricted
may be precipitated out of solution, however, it can by either international or USA regulatory agencies.
be added to most waters regardless of salinity.
XAN-PLEX can also be used in lieu of bentonite to Safe Handling Recommendations
produce a no-solids viscous fluid. Utilize normal precautions for employee
protection when handling chemical products. Use
Recommended Treatment of appropriate respirator, gloves, goggles, and
Normal concentration levels used in various apron is recommended for employee comfort and
fluids will range from about 0.6 to 5.7 kg/m3 (0.2 protection. See Material Safety Data Sheet
to 2.0 lb/bbl). In the presence of certain heavy (MSDS) prior to use.
metal compounds, cross-linking of the
XAN-PLEXcan occur. Packaging
XAN-PLEX is packaged in 25 lb (11.4 kg) and
XAN-PLEX can be mixed through the mud 25 kg (55 lb) multi-wall bags.
hopper at a rate of about 25 to 30 minutes per sack.
Maximum shear assures quick hydration and
 XAN-PLEX is a trademark of Baker Hughes Incorporated.
avoids lumping and formation of "fish eyes."
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X-CIDE 207 is a registered trademark of Petrolite Corporation.

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