OILFIELD SOLUTIONS

Microfume 102 DM is densified silica fume that improves the mechanical properties (compressive strength) and durability (via permeability decrease), with ease of handling. Microfume 102 DM can be used as an extender for lightweight cements and a compressive-strength enhancer for low-temperature, lightweight cements.

Microfume 104 OG is a semi-densified, constant pH, amorphous light grey powder that improves compressive strengths and durability (via permeability decrease). It “flows” better than its fully densified counterparts and has a high Pozzolanic Activity Index (PAI). MicroFume 104 OG should be used as an extender for lightweight cements and can be used in conjunction with or instead of conventional pozz.

Microfume 106 UM is an Undensified Silica fume that improves the mechanical properties (compressive strength) and durability (via permeability decrease). Microfume 106 UM can be used as an extender for lightweight cements and a compressivestrength enhancer for low-temperature, lightweight cements. Microfume 106 offers a lower water content and improved flowability with a higher PAI (Pozzolonic Activity Index) for improved compressive strength development for light weight slurries.

Riteks CSE-4 offers a higher Pozzolonic Activity Index (PAI) for improved compressive strength development for light weight slurries. Riteks CSE-4 reacts with free lime produced during hydration of cement and produces additional cementitious material for improved compressive development. Riteks CSE-4 also provides benefits such as extender properties & free water control, all at much reduced loadings than other pozzolans.

Riteks CSE-5 offers a higher Pozzolonic Activity Index (PAI) for improved compressive strength development for light weight slurries. Riteks CSE-5 reacts with free lime produced during hydration of cement and produces additional cementitious material for improved compressive development. Riteks CSE-5 also provides benefits such as extender properties & free water control, all at much reduced loadings than other pozzolans.

Riteks CSE-6 is high-reactivity metakaolin pozzolan produced by thermal
activation of high purity kaolin clay within a specific temperature range that meets or exceeds all of the specifications of ASTM C-618 Class N pozzolans.  Riteks CSE-6 reacts with free lime produced during hydration of cement and produces additional cementitious material.
Unlike other pozzolanic materials, CSE-6 was developed to maintain high
reactivity, ultrafine particle size distribution and product consistency.

Riteks RCD-2 is a highly effective dispersant in cement slurries to improve the flow properties of the slurry, reduce hydraulic horsepower requirements, and allow removal of the mixing water resulting in a more dense cement slurry. With the use of Riteks RCD-2, cement slurries can be tailored for specific well requirements providing optimum slurry characteristics for any down hole condition.

Riteks RCD-3 is a highly effective water-soluble polymer dispersant used in normal to high density, low fluid loss slurries that can be easily pumped in turbulent flow. This dispersant was developed to improve performance characteristics in cement slurries for workability, and is highly effective in salt and salt-saturated slurries.

Riteks RCD-4 provides superior dispersing power compared to conventional dispersants up to minimum 250°F (120°C). RCD-4 is a high-range water-reducing admixture powder utilizing superior polycarboxylate chemistry to achieve low and stable rheology at significantly lower dosage rates than with standard dispersants. This chemistry also offer a very high salt tolerance up to 18% NaCl & widens the field of potential applications significantly. RCD-4 can show retarding properties, although is often used in CaCl2 accelerated cement slurries and aids in reducing shrinkage during accelerated cement set.

PREMag H is a post set expansion additive developed for use at temperatures above 170°F (76.7°C). PREMag H additive helps control microchannels, which provide a pathway for interzonal communication. The expansion provided by PREMag H additive develops as a function of temperature, which accelerates expansion.

PREMag M Cement Additive is a chemical expansive additive developed for use at temperatures from 100° to 210°F (37°C to 99°C). PREMag M offers both In-Situ Expansion as well as Post Set Expansion with lower loading levels than traditional alternatives, and provides early strength development and shortens Static Gel Strength Time. Its expansion properties help to provide a better bond and shrinkage control prevents the possibility of channeling. PREMag-M also has some very desirable secondary effects, including improvements in Fluid Loss and Free Fluid properties.

Riteks RFL-1 is a non-retarding low temperature fluid loss / gas migration additive designed to decrease the permeability of a cement slurry while increasing the overall durability and flexibility of the system. This additive is highly effective at exceptionally low loadings and works particularly well in lower temperature applications and small grind cements.

Riteks RFL-4 is a specially designed Fluid Loss Additive that provides consistent results, viscosity, water retention, and suspension. Riteks RFL-4 is typically used in Lead Cements under 13 ppg and helps to maintain rheological hierarchy in thin lightweight cement slurries.

Riteks RFL-9 is a dispersing and retarding fluid loss additive for all API classes of cement. Riteks RFL-9 is an effective fluid loss additive in primary, remedial, and squeeze cementing, and can be used in bottom hole circulating temperatures (BHCT’s) between 60° and 300°F (15.5°and 149°C).

RFL-70X is a cementing additive that controls flow and fluid loss properties at bottom-hole circulating temperatures up to 210°F (99°C). Typical loading levels of up to 1 percent is normally sufficient at temperatures between 75°F and 200°F (24°C to 93°C) to help reduce fluid loss to 50cc. At temperatures up to 350°F (177°C), this additive can also provide free water control, chemical resistance, shear bonding properties, and thermal shock reduction.

Riteks Glass Beads are hollow microspheres for oil & gas cement applications with moderate pressure and shear. These beads allow formulators to reduce slurry densities and maintain good workability & higher compressive strengths, while favorably impacting total costs.

Riteks Latex Stabilizer-RS is an anionic complex, which was designed to help compatibilize and stabilize polymeric solutions in latex slurries. When added to the Riteks GCL-4, Riteks Latex Stabilizer-RS minimizes viscosity rise due to poor salt stability, smoothing out the compound and enhancing compound flow characteristics.

Riteks GCL-4 cement additive is a liquid additive designed to lower equivalent circulating density (ECD) and impart excellent gas migration & fluid-loss control, high-temperature suspension properties, and acid resistance to cement slurries. Riteks GCL-4 additive is successful across a wide range of well conditions from 60°F (16°C) to 350°F (176.7°C) circulating temperatures and is used in both primary casing cementing operations and remedial squeeze work.

Next generation fiber technology proven to effectively seal formation fractures improving fluid loss, loss of circulation, and return to surface properties in spacers, primary cementing, and helps prevent the need for costly remedial cementing operations. It offers dramatic improvements for areas of lost circulation in porous formations, by bridging gaps as well as aiding in support/suspension of the slurry design, with the additional benefits of improved bond logs, filter cake stability, and consistent slurry fluidity.

FOV-4 is a multi-modal LCM that is made up of multiple particulates that are distributed to fill and close off a fracture’s matrix, flexible to conform to a fracture’s profile, and rigid and flaked to bridge off a fracture’s interface. The inorganic materials dynamically suspend in spacer and cement slurries alike to optimally flow through pump truck plumbing and casing floats. This material doesn’t appear to have any effect on Total Thickening Times and is a great “all in one bag” solution to help gain efficiency at the bulk plant. This product has shown to pair perfectly with cement slurries as well as MS Spacer or RiSeal Spacer.

This material LCM product sports an assortment of different particle sized particulates that aid in plugging down hole fractures. The organic material draws deeply on particle packing to help clog up unwanted downhole chasms. FOI-4 is a robust and versatile LCM has the ability to free flow through bulk plants without clogging them even with concentrations up to 10 lb/bbl. It dynamically suspends in spacer and cement slurries alike to optimally flow through pump plumbing while headed downhole. This material has shown to retard CMT, but through Riteks slot testing efforts, it has shown to be the most efficient way to clog up a 3mm slot to date. This product has shown to pair perfectly with MS Spacer or RiSeal Spacer. 

Solubond Fibers are an Innovative fiber technology that functions as an acid soluble Lost Circulation Material (LCM) where losses are an issue, but acid solubility is key. These fibers offer increased circulation by bridging and plugging off voids, fractures, and all types of permeable formations, and are compatible with cement and other fluids. These fibers offer low loading levels that range from 0.25 – 1pps and up to 5ppb in spacers. while being noncorrosive to equipment, and maintaining high-solubility in diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl) & formic acid (HF).

Next generation fiber technology proven to significantly increase the mechanical properties providing more durable, longer lasting cement for the Life of the Well. This fiber is enhanced by its combination of fiber count, Specific Gravity, strength, and bonding with cement to help improve mechanical properties including tensile strengths, flexural modulus, & stress/strain on the cement.

Riteks FWC-1 is a crucial component in cement slurry design, as it plays a significant role in zonal isolation and overall cementing performance. FWC-1 restricts the occurrence of channeling, streaking, and ensures free fluid separation is not plausible. Additionally, FWC-1 adds viscosity to the cement slurry and improves displacement efficiency. This results in a more homogeneous and well-bonded cement sheath and reduces the risk of fluid communication between different zones. Moreover, while reducing free fluid to <1% or even 0%, FWC-1 also aids in reducing a slurry’s fluid loss number

Riteks SAV-1 is a specially formulated cement additive that promotes early compressive strengths and viscosity. Primary use is within slurries pumped on Surface & Intermediate intervals that desire quicker set times and further stability. Through this multi-purpose functionality, the slurry design can be simplified and made more predictable by having fewer cementing additives.

Riteks RiSeal Spacer 1000 is a next-generation, low ECD-combatting spacer with superior hole-cleaning capabilities, lower rheologies, and formation sealing characteristics. RiSeal Spacer 1000 exhibits superior performance in preventing lost circulation while cementing & allows for a reduction to non-productive time (NPT), while also being easy-to-handle, quick hydrating, and tailored to reduce the permeability of pores and fractures. This sealing spacer system also boasts temperature stability up to 300°F (149°C).

Riteks MS Spacer is a customizable spacer that is applicable in Remedial, Primary, and Loss Circulation situations. Riteks MS Spacer system is used to help mitigate lost circulation issues while cementing by minimizing induced losses & filtrate invasion and damage. Riteks MS Spacer also offers dual functionality as a yield point (YP) modifying tunable spacer to effectively clean the hole. MS Spacer creates a low permeability membrane across the well’s formations that penetrate micro-fractures to mitigate cement leak off and increases the ability to place cement jobs.

Riteks RSP-4D is a powdered surfactant for use in cement spacers, chemical washes, and drilling fluids. This product provides water wetting tendencies to enhance the cleanout of oil substrates through an ultra-low interfacial tension, helps leave the pipe and formation in a water-wet condition, and is applicable over a wide temperature range. It was developed to improve the efficiencies in dosing and to allow a true ‘on-the-fly’ spacer or chemical wash system, in combination with Riteks MS Spacer. Riteks RSP-4D surfactant acts as a degreaser, provides water wetting properties, promotes cement bonding, and helps to assure rheological compatibility in between oil-based (OBM) or synthetic-based (SBM) muds and the spacer.

Riteks RCR-201 is very linear lignosulfonate blend cement retarder that can be used to retard all API classes of cement as well as Pozz-Cement. RCR-201 retarder is effective in wells with bottom-hole circulating temperatures (BHCTs) up to 220°F (104.4°C). It can also withstand static temperatures up to 260°F (126.7°C). RCR-201 is particularly useful in cements containing high gel percentages, and increased concentrations of RCR-201 enhance the predictability of cement thickening times.

Riteks RCR-800 is a non-lignin cement retarder capable of retarding cement at temperatures between 80 – 220°F (20 – 105°C). This material is non-dispersing and is compatible in a wide range of additive combinations in API cements.

Riteks Rebound SSA is a hydrophilic crystalline admixture used to create self-healing cement for down-hole applications. Rebound SSA helps in preventing micro annuli issues in cement that are a constant problem. Rebound SSA allows for an improvement in long term zonal isolation to prevent costly production loss and expensive remedial costs. Rebound SSA provides a reduction in the permeability of cement by stopping the transmission of water & gas through cement failures.

Riteks THIX-C2 is a thixotropic additive designed to help control free water, promote early strength development, prevent cement fallback, and control fluid migration during primary cementing applications. Riteks THIX-C2 provides very low loading levels as well as improvements with fluid properties and strengths in water extended slurries, as well as fit-for-purpose cement designs when ‘quick set’ cement is needed, i.e. Squeeze Jobs, Plugs, & Water Shutoff.

Low Temperature Activators work in combination with the non-Hazardous Peroxide breakers to provide a predictable & controlled break, by reducing the working temperature range down to 165°F (73.9°C). This system has no effect on fluid viscosity during the pumping phase and can be tailored to affect the length of the break profile.

Non-hazardous, non-DOT regulated liquid peroxide breakers that provide predictable, controllable breaks at temperatures from 190-250°F (87.8-121.1°C) with crosslinked and FR fluids. These breakers offer service companies a safer experience with increased ease of pumping, all while increasing functionality, predictability, and control over a key temperature range. Because of the breaking mechanism of the free radical, rebound/reheal effect is much less of an issue with crosslinked fluids.

Riteks CC-100 is an improved modified choline chloride product for use as a liquid potassium chloride (KCl) substitute in drilling, stimulation and completion fluids. It has the ionic balance required to provide clay control protection in the reservoir, performing as well as choline chloride by itself and at a cost savings. Clays contain cations, typically sodium, within their crystalline layers that occupy base exchange positions or sites in the clay structure (lattice). Upon contact with water, these cations are solubilized resulting in clay instability and swelling. When clays swell, the permeability of the formation is diminished, which impedes production. Clay stabilizers reduce clay swelling through ion exchange, where the clay stabilizer provides a cation to replace the native, solubilized clay cation, sodium.

Riteks Clay Stop is an improved modified choline chloride product for use as a liquid potassium chloride (KCl) substitute in drilling, stimulation and completion fluids. It has the ionic balance required to provide clay control protection in the reservoir, performing as well as choline chloride by itself and at a cost savings.

Riteks Clay Stabilizer-RS 70 is a liquid substitute for potassium chloride in oilfield applications. This permanent clay stabilizer functions by inhibiting clay swelling and mitigation, and shows superior performance at much lower levels than KCI. Clay Stabilizer-RS 70 is compatible with other drilling auxiliaries and is non-toxic and biodegradable.

Titanate crosslinkers used in combination with guar to create viscous gels with neutral to high pH fluid systems in transporting proppant. Technology can also be used in crosslinking polymers in drilling & completion applications that need highly viscous gels.

Zirconium crosslinkers used in combination with derivatized guars to create a highly viscous gel for low pH and very high temperature (>300°F / 148.9 °C) fracturing applications. These crosslinked fluids improve fracture initiation & extension, improve solids carrying capacity & proppant transport, and open the formation to improve acid penetration distance.

Zirconium crosslinkers used in combination with both guar and derivatized guars in flowback/produced water to create a viscous gel for transporting proppant for neutral pH applications. These products will work in produced water as high as 300,000 TDS.

Riteks CC-100 is an improved modified choline chloride product for use as a liquid potassium chloride (KCl) substitute in drilling, stimulation and completion fluids. It has the ionic balance required to provide clay control protection in the reservoir, performing as well as choline chloride by itself and at a cost savings. Clays contain cations, typically sodium, within their crystalline layers that occupy base exchange positions or sites in the clay structure (lattice). Upon contact with water, these cations are solubilized resulting in clay instability and swelling. When clays swell, the permeability of the formation is diminished, which impedes production. Clay stabilizers reduce clay swelling through ion exchange, where the clay stabilizer provides a cation to replace the native, solubilized clay cation, sodium.

Riteks GA-100 is a polysaccharide polymer that provides viscosifying and suspension benefits for drilling muds and viscosified systems. Its unique high viscosity in the low shear can help low concentration of the drilling fluid suspend solids. It can increase the mud penetrative rate and suspension ability to the drilling-cuttings. Meanwhile, it can also reduce the pressure loss during drilling, stabilize the well-bore, prevent the damage to oil formation, and improve the efficiency of drilling, work-over and completion.

Riteks SC-100 is phos-based scale inhibitor used to stop scale nucleation, precipitation and adherence to production conduit, completion systems and processing facilities, the three key elements susceptible to scale problems. SC-100 is readily soluble in water, non-toxic and effective at low treatment concentrations (typically 0.5 to 20 ppm), particularly in controlling calcium carbonate and barium sulfate scale.

Riteks SC-102A is a specialized high Calcium and Iron tolerant scale inhibitor for use in the most challenging oilfield applications.

Phosphonate based scale inhibitors are used to stop scale nucleation, precipitation and adherence to production conduit, completion systems and processing facilities, the three key elements susceptible to scale problems. They are readily soluble in water, non-toxic and effective at low treatment concentrations (typically 0.5 to 20 ppm), particularly in controlling calcium carbonate and barium sulfate scale. Riteks offers a variety of phosphorus based scale inhibitors that are highly effective in a variety of conditions.

Phosphonate based scale inhibitors are used to stop scale nucleation, precipitation and adherence to production conduit, completion systems and processing facilities, the three key elements susceptible to scale problems. They are readily soluble in water, non-toxic and effective at low treatment concentrations (typically 0.5 to 20 ppm), particularly in controlling calcium carbonate and barium sulfate scale. Riteks offers a variety of phosphorus based scale inhibitors that are highly effective in a variety of conditions.

Riteks SC-400 is a partially neutralized low molecular weight polymer based inhibitors designed for use as a scale inhibitor and dispersing agent. The product can provide the following benefits: Threshold inhibitor effective at improving the solubility of calcium and magnesium salts. Dispersion of various salts and prevention of redeposition. Prevents scale formation; effective for mild to moderate calcium and magnesium scaling conditions. Prevents deposition of common mineral scales on equipment and piping surfaces, prolonging equipment life and improving process operations. Dispersing aid with excellent chlorine and thermal stability. Dispersing agent for minerals; effective at reducing mineral slurry rheology.

Riteks SC-401 has been developed as a Calcium Carbonate and Barium Sulfate scale inhibitor for use in oilfield applications. Specially formulated advanced polymer chemistry is utilized to achieve effective performance in the most challenging conditions.

Riteks SC-401 is proven to outperform competing scale inhibitor technologies such as Phosphonates, Phosphate Esters, and simple Polyacrylates – especially so at high temperatures (up to 400 F) in the presence of high “contaminant” levels such as > 50 ppm Iron and TDS levels of > 150,000 ppm – making it suitable for treating waters from fresh to 100% produced.

SC-402W has been designed for oilfield systems with potential for Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulphate, Barium Sulphate, and Iron based scales. Advanced polymer chemistry affords scale inhibition in the most challenging environments of high TDS, elevated temperatures (> 180 C), alkaline pH levels (> 9.0), and high levels of Iron (> 100 ppm).

Riteks SC-500 deposit control agent has been developed as a Calcium Carbonate and Barium Sulphate scale inhibitor for use in high temperature oilfield applications. Specially formulated polymer chemistry is utilized to achieve “best in class” performance in the presence of high contaminant loading and TDS conditions. Stability in temperatures up to 400ºF and pH in excess of 9.0 (such as H2S Scavenger applications) is also provided.

Production damage can be caused by a variety of sources, including scale, paraffin, asphaltenes, and hydrates. All of these lead to costly issues like production loss, downtime, equipment repairs, and more. Phosphonate based scale inhibitors are used to stop scale nucleation, precipitation and adherence to production conduit, completion systems and processing facilities, the three key elements susceptible to scale problems. These chemistries are both inexpensive and easily prepared. They are readily soluble in water, non-toxic and effective at low treatment concentrations particularly in controlling calcium carbonate and barium sulfate scale. Riteks offers a variety of phosphorus based scale / corrosion inhibitors that are highly effective in a variety of conditions.

Riteks SC-601 is a unique, concentrated blend of highly specialized additives designed for oilfield systems requiring the capability and convenience of a single product treatment. The chemistry contained within is proven effective to afford corrosion inhibition from Carbon Dioxide & Oxygen, Carbonate & Sulfate scale inhibition, prevent fouling from Iron compounds, and remove pre-existing Iron deposits.

Riteks SC-601 is proven effective in numerous lab and field applications such as producing wells, transfer lines, and pipelines – where the ability to keep surfaces free of Iron based solids is paramount.

Riteks SC-602 is a proven effective blend of specialized additives designed for oilfield systems requiring the capability and convenience of a single product treatment. The chemistry contained within is proven effective to afford corrosion inhibition from Carbon Dioxide and Carbonate & Sulfate scale inhibition.

Riteks SC-604 is a proven effective blend of specialized additives designed for oilfield systems requiring the capability and convenience of a single product treatment. The chemistry contained within is proven effective to afford corrosion inhibition from Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), and Carbonate & Sulfate scale inhibition.

Riteks SC-605 uses a proprietary blend of proven high performance additives to achieve a unique combination of Iron fouling control, scale inhibition and reduced corrosion in oilfield fluid systems. Both lab and field use have shown excellent results in the prevention of Iron Sulfide and Iron Oxide deposits, with higher dose levels achieving dissolution of such species and reduced emulsifying effects. The use of SC-605 has shown to improve oil recovery via preventing its incorporation into Iron Sulfide solids, and reduce or eliminate the need for surfactants & de-emulsifiers.

In addition, Riteks SC-605 is a proven inhibitor of Calcium Carbonate and Barium Sulfate, and is not affected by the presence of Iron and other metals. It has exhibited excellent compatibility in high TDS brines and thermal stability to at least 300°F / 150°C.

SC-607 scale inhibitor was developed to function as a Calcium Carbonate and Barium Sulphate scale inhibitor for use in oilfield applications where produced water is being recycled. A unique blend of additives has been formulated to achieve “best in class” performance in the presence of high Iron levels and TDS conditions. Stability in temperatures up to 400ºF is also afforded.

SC-608 deposit control agent has been developed as a Barium Sulphate scale inhibitor for use in high temperature oilfield applications (up to 400F). Advanced polymer chemistry has been specially formulated and has shown to achieve “best in class” performance in independent lab testing.

SC-608 is recommended for applications with high Barite & Calcite saturation indices and the presence of Iron and other metals.

Production damage can be caused by a variety of sources, including scale, paraffin, asphaltenes, and hydrates. All of these lead to costly issues like production loss, downtime, equipment repairs, and more. Phosphonate based scale inhibitors are used to stop scale nucleation, precipitation and adherence to production conduit, completion systems and processing facilities, the three key elements susceptible to scale problems. These chemistries are both inexpensive and easily prepared. They are readily soluble in water, non toxic and effective at low treatment concentrations particularly in controlling calcium carbonate and barium sulfate scale. Riteks offers a variety of phosphorus based scale / corrosion inhibitors that are highly effective in a variety of conditions.

WC 360 is a specialized organic coagulant blend designed to provide effective contaminant removal across a wide variety of waste streams. This product has proven results in clarifying oily industrial wastewater and oilfield wastewaters such as fouled produced, drilling, and flow-back fluids.

Riteks RCR-200 is an environmentally friendly deflocculant / dispersant that is used to control thermal gelation while stabilizing rheological properties in water based fluids. It is effective over broad pH ranges and mud types and particularly efficient in lowering PV’s in high temperature, high density fluids with bottom-hole circulating temperatures (BHCTs) up to 220°F (104.4°C) and can withstand static temperatures up to 260°F (126.7°C).

Magnesite 33 is a magnesium carbonate powder ground from naturally-occurring magnesite ore that offers positive results as an acid-soluble weighting agent and pH buffer in drilling fluids.

Oil Drilling Coarse Grade glass beads are designed for oil drilling mud applications to reduce friction and torque within deviated holes. These solid glass spheres act as tiny ball bearings to reduce friction and reduce differential pressure. The glass beads are a transparent, solid soda Lime glass, free of pits and excess air bubbles. The glass beads are chemically inert and do not affect the chemical characteristics of the mud system.

Oil Drilling Fine Grade glass beads are designed for oil drilling mud applications to reduce friction and torque within deviated holes. These solid glass spheres act as tiny ball bearings to reduce friction and reduce differential pressure. The glass beads are a transparent, solid soda Lime glass, free of pits and excess air bubbles. The glass beads are chemically inert and do not affect the chemical characteristics of the mud system.

Next Generation Sweeping Agent used as a hole-cleaning agent, designed to cost effectively increase the carrying capacity of drilling fluids, in both vertical and horizontal wells, without significantly altering rheological properties. RadiLift is composed of synthetic fibers, which are stable at higher temperature applications, non-corrosive and chemically inert.

Next generation fiber technology proven to effectively seal formation fractures improving fluid loss, loss of circulation, and return to surface properties in fluids. It offers dramatic improvements for areas of lost circulation in porous formations, by bridging gaps as well as aiding in support/suspension of the fluids designs, and utilizes a high aspect ratio and fibers count to seal the formation. The interlocking nature of these strong fibers provides a framework for forming a low permeable mud cake with a resultant reduction in drilling fluid loss and hole caving.

Solubond Fibers are an Innovative fiber technology that functions as an acid soluble Lost Circulation Material (LCM) and sweep material for drilling. These fibers have been manufactured to offer increased circulation by bridging and plugging off voids, fractures, and all types of permeable formations. Solubond Fibers are compatible with all oil and water based muds and emulsions, completion fluids, as well as fracturing fluid applications. These fibers are inert to drilling fluids and cement, noncorrosive to equipment, while maintaining high-solubility in diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl) & formic acid (HF).

Riteks RFL-4 is a High Viscosity Fluid Loss Polymer that is easily dispersed and dissolved to produce solutions of varying viscosities. Riteks RFL-4 is used as a viscosifying fluid loss additive that provides consistent results, viscosity, water retention, and suspension additive. Riteks RFL-4 is a free-flowing, granular powder that dissolves readily in water to give clear, smooth solutions, which exhibit a pseudoplastic flow behavior.

RFL-70X is a cementing additive that controls flow and fluid loss properties at bottom-hole circulating temperatures up to 210°F (99°C). Typical loading levels of up to 1 percent is normally sufficient at temperatures between 75°F and 200°F (24°C to 93°C) to help reduce fluid loss to 50cc. At temperatures up to 350°F (177°C), this additive can also provide free water control, chemical resistance, shear bonding properties, and thermal shock reduction.

Riteks VAE-RS powders are water redispersible vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer powders that are readily dispersible in water and form stable emulsions to impart excellent fluid loss for fluids. These powders give enhanced gas migration control to cement slurries, with a minute effect on extending slurry set times. They help in reducing permeability with improved particle-to-particle bonding, improved cement durability during perforation and increased cement longevity. VAE-RS powders also provide improved adhesion, flexural and tensile strength, abrasion resistance, water retention, plasticity and workability.

Non-polluting copolymer thinner specially designed for all types of anionic or non-ionic water based muds. WB THIN-RS will easily deflocculate the clays and minerals commonly found in most systems. Its reactivity and stability at high temperatures makes it ideal to reduce thermal flocculation.

PREMag B pH buffer is used to provide alkalinity for all water based systems and is compatible with freshwater, brines, and brine polymer systems. PREMag B pH buffer will dissolve in water as pH drifts in fluids, and raise the pH of an aqueous system to 10.3. PREMag B pH buffer can be safer and less costly to use than caustic soda, especially in drill-in fluids.