EZ Mud Plus
EZ-MUD PLUS liquid polymer emulsion contains partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide/polyacrylate (PHPA) copolymer and is used primarily as a viscosifier and borehole stabilizer to prevent reactive shales and clays from swelling and sloughing. EZ-MUD PLUS is also added to low-solids drilling fluids to increase lubricity and to improve the carrying capacity of air/foam injection fluids.EZ-MUD PLUS polymer emulsion is a high molecular weight version of EZ-MUD polymer emulsion with improved properties.
NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Certified
Liquid form – mixes easily with minimum shear in fresh water
Efficient shale/clay stabilizer and viscosifier
Non-fermenting
Cost-effective – small amounts produce desired results
Breaks down chemically with bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
Application
The use of EZ-MUD PLUS polymer assists or promotes the following:
- Stabilize reactive shale and clay formations
- Improve borehole and excavation stability
- Enhance slurry rheological properties
- Alleviate mud rings, bit balling and booting-off in clay formations
- Reduce drill pipe torque and pumping pressure
- Minimize rod chatter in diamond core drilling
- Create “stiff-foam” and maintain foam integrity
- Flocculate non-reactive solids in reserve pit at low concentrations
Typical Properties
Appearance: Thick opaque white liquid
Density: 8.3 lbs/gal (1.00 g/cm³)
Flash Point, PMCC °F, °C: >200 (>93.3)
Thermal Stability, °F, °C: 250 (121)
Mixing & Handling
Approximate Amounts of EZ-MUD® PLUS High Molecular Weight Polymer Emulsion Added to Water Based Fluids
| Pints/bbl* | Quarts/100 gal | Liters/m³ |
| 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.6 – 2.0 | 1.5 – 5.0 |
*1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons
- It is recommended that Soda Ash (sodium carbonate) be added to the make-up water prior to the addition of EZ-MUD PLUS high molecular weight liquid polymer emulsion for reduction of excess calcium and pH adjustment.
- The above are generalized concentrations of EZ-MUD PLUS high molecular weight liquid polymer emulsion to be added to water-based drilling fluids. The ultimate usage concentration will be based on local geology, application and mixing efficiency. In the event that further information is needed, please refer to the Product Data Sheet or contact your local Baroid IDP representative
Packaging & Controls
EZ-MUD PLUS polymer emulsion is packaged in 5-gal (19-liter) plastic pail weighing 42-lbs (19-kg) and a 25-kg (55-lb) plastic pail.
