Wetting Agents
Wetting Agents
Wetting agents are surfactants that reduce surface tension so a liquid spreads and wets solids more easily.
CHEMICAL COMPOSTION OF VISCOSIFIER
| SECTION | TYPICAL CONTENTS TO INCLUDE VISCOSIFIER |
| PRODUCT NAME | VISCOSIFIER |
| GRADE | INDUSTRIAL GRADE / CHEMICAL GRADE |
| STORAGE CONDITIONS | STORE IN COOL PLACE,PROTECT FROM MOISTURE , KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER |
| APPERANCE | CREAM TO TAN COLORED POWDER |
- Oil-based muds: Keep barite, hematite and drill cuttings oil-wet, improving rheology, lubrication and emulsion stability in both land and offshore wells.
- Wellbore/reservoir contact: Adjust rock wettability so OBM contacts the wellbore evenly, improving hole cleaning and reducing water invasion.
- Other Features
- Detergents/cleaners: Improve wetting of surfaces so cleaning solutions spread and penetrate dirt and grease.
- Paints/coatings: Help paints wet pigments and substrates for uniform films and better adhesion.
- Agriculture: Added to pesticide/foliar sprays to spread on leaves rather than bead up, improving coverage.