Manual Lube 100

• Physical appearance- Amber liquid
• Specific gravity- 0.98-1.04
• pH (3% solution)- 8.75
• Solubility in water- Slight
• Flash point- 430^OF (221^OC) (PMCC)

Applications

LUBE-100 should be specified for those situations where torque, drag and/or the potential for differential sticking are likely, such as when drilling highly deviated or high-differential-pressure wells. This additive is especially useful for preventing the "stick-slip" condition in directional drilling when using the "slide" method without rotation. Normal concentrations of LUBE-100 range from 2 to 4% or 7 to 17.5 lb/bbl (20 to 50 kg/m3), depending on the mud density, desired reduction in coefficient of friction and the mud system. After the initial treatment, periodic treatments should be made to maintain the desired concentration. Higher concentrations may be needed for pills and special applications. Treatment levels and product usage will depend on the rate of penetration, solidscontrol equipment and dilution rates. Due to the potential for an increase in viscosity when added to lightlytreated, high-bentonite systems or to systems with high solids, heavy treatments of LUBE-100 should be added slowly. If high viscosity occurs, circulation time and temperature cycling will restore the fluid to near-original conditions. While LUBE-100 does not affect the rheology of most mud systems, pilot testing is recommended as a precautionary measure for all initial applications and large treatments. LUBE-100 should be added slowly, directly to the mud system wherever there is good agitation or through the mixing hopper. One suggested application method consists of maintaining a small, constant stream, added directly into the suction pit. LUBE-100 does not "grease," is resistant to contamination and is compatible with common water-base mud additives. Because the product has very low foaming potential, it will not cause foaming problems in the mud system. For offshore applications with LUBE-100 concentrations approaching 4%, the LC50 should be monitored closely.

Advantages

• Highly effective downhole lubricant for reducing torque and drag
• Reduces the potential for, and the severity of, differential sticking
• Resists contamination and is compatible with other water-base additives
• Resists contamination and is compatible with other water-base additives
• Chemically stable downhole under pressure and at temperatures of more than 450^OF (232^OC)
• Reduces the tendency for bit and stabilizer balling when drilling gumbo clays.
• Can improve wellbore stability and inhibition, and help obtain more gauge holes.
• Helps improve high-temperature filtration control
• Helps maximize rate of penetration
• Environmentally acceptable for offshore use
• Does not sheen
  

Limitations

May cause high viscosity when added to non-dispersed, lightly-treated bentonite or high-solids fluids

Toxicity and Handling

Bioassay information is available upon request. LUBE-100 is a low toxicity product. For offshore applications with LUBE-100 concentrations approaching 4%, the LC50 should be closely monitored. Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions as described on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Packaging and Storage

LUBE-100 is packaged in 55-gal (208.2-l) drums and is available in bulk