Overview

BA-10A/BA-10AL Bonding Agents

The Baker Hughes BA-10A and BA-10AL bonding agents are polymeric gas control
additives that provide excellent bonding potential due to their adhesive properties.
The additive’s film-forming tendency limits interparticle flow within the matrix of the
cement to control fluid loss from the slurry to permeable formations. Applications
„„ Foamed cementing operations
Technical Data „„ Lightweight, standard, and densified
BA-10A BA-10AL slurries
agent typical properties agent typical properties
Appearance White powder White liquid Benefits
Typical temperature range 80 to 240°F (27 to 166°C) BHCT 80 to 240°F (27 to 166°C) BHCT „„ Minimizes annular gas migration
Typical slurry density range 12 to 18 ppg (1438 to 2157 kg/m ) 3
12 to 18 ppg (1438 to 2157 kg/m ) 3
„„ Minimizes formation damage
10 to 100 ghs
Typical concentration range 0.5 to 2% BWOC
(0.888 to 8.878 L/100 kg)
Features
Specific gravity 1.30 1.23
„„ E nhances the hydraulic seal between
Bulk density 40.0 lbm/ft3 (640.7 kg/m3) 76.7 lbm/ft3 (1228.6 kg/m3) the cement and casing/wellbore
Absolute volume 0.0922 gal/lb (0.7694 L/kg) 0.0975 gal/lb (0.8137 L/kg)
„„ Nonretarding in nature
Note: One gallon of BA-10AL agent is an aqueous suspension containing 2.55 lb of
„„ Film-forming property limits
BA-10A agent.
interparticle flow within the matrix of
the cement
BA-10A agents are incompatible with products containing borates such as Baker Hughes
R-9 and R-18 retarders, LW-5 and LW-7 extenders, and CD-31 and CD-31L dispersants. „„ Reduces the permeability of the set
cement
The performance of these additives may also be sensitive to systems containing
bentonite or more than 3% salt. „„ Excellent foam stabilizer for foamed
cementing applications
Baker Hughes Gas Flow Model
Type III + 3% Salt + 0.8% BA-10A Bonding Agent @ 14.0 ppg
350 1200
„„ Develops good early compressive
strength
300
1000
„„ Improves bonding to the formation
and pipe
Gas Volume cc, Cement Pore Pressure psi
Slurry Temp F, Filtrate Volume cc

250
800

200 „„ Works with virtually all API, ASTM,

600 pozzolan, and lightweight cements
150

400
100

200
50

0 0
3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24
0
Time in hours

Filtrate Volume Slurry Temp Cement Pore Pressure

Safety Precautions
Refer to material safety data sheets (MSDS) for handling, transport, environmental
information, and first aid.

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