Xanthan Gum

High-molecular-weight xanthan gum biopolymer used for increasing viscosity in water-based drilling fluid systems.Viscosifier. Xanthan gum, a high-molecular weight biopolymer, provides versatile rheology control in a wide range of brines, drilling and fracturing fluids. Xanthan gum is considered non-hazardous and suitable for use in environmentally sensitive locations and applications.

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we offers xanthan gum products that readily disperse and can be mixed into water under low shear conditions without the formation of lumps and “fisheyes” often seen with non-dispersible polymers, improving utility and efficiency.

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In oilfield applications xanthan gum provides excellent rheological control for water-based drilling, completion and work-over fluids in a wide range of brines. High viscosity at low concentrations and efficient solids transport in high viscosity/low shear conditions bring several benefits to drilling and oilfield applications, including

• Minimized pumping friction in lime, freshwater and saltwater muds

• Maximized drill bit penetration

• Accelerated drilling rates in low viscosity/high shear conditions

• Decreased solids buildup in drilling fluids

• Handling high gravel concentrations

• Stabilization of hole-cleaning fluids

• Decreased damage to oil formation

• Decreased maintenance expense

• Lower total cost of operation

• Stabilizes uniform suspension of pigments

• Reduced suspension time

• Provides thixotropic properties

• Controls syneresis during storage and application

• Provides microbiological stability in water based formulations

• Complies with requirements of environmentally friendly paint formulations