Quik-Gel

VISCOSIFIER

QUIK-GEL viscosifier is an easy-to-mix, finely ground (200-mesh), premium-grade, high-yielding Wyoming sodium bentonite. QUIK-GEL viscosifier imparts viscosity, fluid loss control and gelling characteristics to freshwater-based drilling fluids.

• NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified
• Single-sack product and cost effective
• Can provide lubricity for drilling fluids
• Can mix easily and quickly reaches maximum viscosity
• Can yield more than twice as much mud of the same viscosity as an equal weight of API oilfield grades of bentonite

 

The use of QUIK-GEL viscosifier promotes or assists the following:

• Mix with fresh water to form a low-solids drilling fluid for general drilling applications
• Viscosify water-based drilling fluids
• Reduce filtration by forming a thin filter cake with low permeability
• Improve hole-cleaning capability of drilling fluids
• Mix with foaming agents to make “gel/foam” drilling fluids for air/foam drilling applications

 

Appearance: Grey to tan powder
Bulk density, lb/ft³: 68 to 72 (compacted)
pH (3% solution): 8.9

Mix slowly through a jet mixer or sift slowly into the vortex of a high-speed stirrer.

Approximate Amounts of QUIK-GEL viscosifier Added to Freshwater
Application/Desired Result	lb/100 gal	lb/bbl	kg/m³
Normal Drilling Conditions	15 – 25	6 – 10	18 – 30
Unconsolidated Formations	35 – 50	15 – 21	42 – 60
Make-Up For Gel/Foam Systems	12 – 15	5 – 7	14 – 18

Note: 1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons

For optimum yield, pre-treat make-up water with 1-2 pounds of soda ash per 100 gallons of water (1.2-2.4 kg/m³).

QUIK-GEL viscosifier is packaged in 50-lb (22.7-kg) multiwall paper bags.