Product Bulletin

XAN-PLEX D
Product Description
XAN-PLEX D is a high-molecular-weight Typical Physical Properties
xanthan gum polysaccharide that includes an Appearance white, free-flowing powder
enhanced dispersibility feature. Hygroscopic slightly
pH in H2O neutral
Features and Benefits
XAN-PLEX D is a very effective viscosifier in Environmental Information
most waters regardless of salinity or hardness. It XAN-PLEX D has been evaluated in Baker
results in a highly shear-thinning, non-Newtonian Hughes INTEQ's Bioassay Program. The United
fluid. States Environmental Protection Agency's (US
XAN-PLEX D is particularly cost-effective EPA) Drilling Fluids Toxicity Test resulted in little
where transportation costs are high because only a or no toxicity for 1.4 kg/m3 (0.5 lb/bbl) of
small amount of polymer is required to produce the XAN-PLEX D in a generic #7 mud system.
viscosity and gels necessary for solids suspension Discharges of drilling fluids containing
and adequate hole cleaning. Because it is not XAN-PLEX D have been approved on a
highly adsorptive to mineral substrates and causes case-by-case basis by the US EPA for National
minimal damage to producing formations, it is also Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
often used in workover and completion fluids. permits in environmentally-sensitive areas. For
XAN-PLEX D, in this dispersible form, provides information concerning environmental regulations
easier and faster mix times. "Fish eyes" and applicable to Baker Hughes INTEQ products,
lumping are minimized with this product. contact the Health, Safety, and Environmental
Department.
Application
XAN-PLEX D solutions may be susceptible to Shipping
biological degradation, so a preservative such as Transportation of XAN-PLEX D is not restricted
X-CIDE 207 is recommended. by either international or USA regulatory agencies.
At mud pH values above 10.0, XAN-PLEX D Safe Handling Recommendations
becomes more sensitive to soluble calcium and Utilize normal precautions for employee
may be precipitated out of solution, however, it can protection when handling chemical products. Use
be added to most waters regardless of salinity. of appropriate respirator, gloves, goggles, and
XAN-PLEX D can also be used in lieu of bentonite apron is recommended for employee comfort and
to produce a no-solids viscous fluid. protection. See Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) prior to use.
Recommended Treatment
Normal concentration levels used in various Packaging
fluids will range from about 0.6 to 5.7 kg/m3 (0.2 XAN-PLEX D is packaged in 25 lb (11.4 kg) and
to 2.0 lb/bbl). In the presence of certain heavy 25 kg (55 lb) multi-wall bags.
metal compounds, cross-linking of the
XAN-PLEX D can occur.
 XAN-PLEX is a trademark of Baker Hughes Incorporated.
XAN-PLEX D can be mixed through the mud 
X-CIDE 207 is a registered trademark of Petrolite Corporation.
hopper at a rate of about 20 to 25 minutes per sack.
Maximum shear assures quick hydration and
avoids lumping and formation of "fish eyes."

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