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EzyPHPA™

Modified PHPA Powder 

Product Data Sheet

EzyPHPA™ Drilling Fluid Additive.pdf

Introduction

EzyPHPA is a chemically modified Partially Hydrolysed Polyacrylamide designed to retain the functionality of conventional PHPA while exhibiting enhanced resistance to calcium. The chemical structure of PHPA is modified in EzyPHPA to reduce its susceptibility to cross-linking when exposed to calcium ions. This modification involves increasing the degree of hydrolysis of the acrylamide polymer. As a result, the distribution of carboxyl groups along the polymer chain becomes more widespread. This strategic spacing effectively reduces the number of potential sites available for cross-linking with calcium ions, thus enhancing the polymer’s performance in environments with calcium contamination.

Applications/Functions

  • Water-based drilling fluids ranging from freshwater, seawater, to sodium or potassium chloride brines.

Advantages

  • Enhanced Ca2+ Resistance
  • Encapsulation of Cuttings
  • Shale Stabilization
  • Friction Reduction:
  • Viscosity and Rheology

Typical Properties

  • Appearance: White granular powder
  • Bulk Density (g/cm3): 0.80-0.90
  • pH (1% solution): 8.0-11.0
  • Tolerate up to 1,000 ppm free calcium contamination

Normal Concentration

  • 0.3%-0.5% (w/v)

Package

  • 50lb or 25kg, multi-wall paper sacks