Riteks THIX-C2 is a thixotropic additive engineered to optimize primary cementing operations by controlling free water, enhancing early strength development, preventing cement fallback, and managing fluid migration. With its low dosage requirements, Riteks THIX-C2 significantly improves fluid properties and strength in water extended slurries. It is also ideal for tailored cement formulations where rapid setting is essential, such as in squeeze jobs, plug placements, water shutoffs, and surface casing leads.
Other Names & Identifiers
Lightweight Cementing Additive
Early Compressive Strength Enhancer
Accelerator
Viscosifier
Gas Migration
Water Shutoff
APPLICATIONS & BENEFITS
FEATURES & ADVANTAGES
APPLICATIONS & BENEFITS
Allow slurry properties such as transition times and gelation profiles to be customized for specific jobs
Helps slurries develop gel strength quickly
Reduces job costs by reducing waiting-on-cement time and the need for fluid-loss additives
Offers an economical alternative to gypsum in this application
Technical Specifications
PACKAGING
50lb Bags
GENERAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Amorphous white
powder
Specific Gravity
2.44
Absolute Volume
0.049
PH
>12
NaAIO2 %
>80
Limitations
Riteks THIX-C2 – Alternative to SMS, Thixotropic, Suspender is a moderately strong accelerator for cement and mayrequire the use of retarders at circulating temperatures over 100°F.The use of dispersants may reduce the thixotropy of the cement andshould be avoided.