Overview

BJ Services Clay Master 5C Permanent

Clay Stabilizer
Protect the formation to optimize productivity

The BJ Services Clay Master 5C permanent clay stabilizer prevents swelling, sloughing
and migration of clay materials in the rock matrix, extending protection beyond that of
temporary solutions such as calcium, sodium or potassium salt solutions and liquid KCl
Applications
substitutes. It is designed to permanently protect the formation from clay damage that
Aqueous-based completion and
can occur when nonconnate water is introduced through hydraulic fracturing or other stimulation operations
stimulation and completion treatments.
Water-based fracturing treatments in
formations with known clay sensitivity
Applicable in any water, brine, foam or acid-based stimulation treatment, Clay Master
5C product stabilizes potentially mobile silaceous fines such as kaolinite, feldspars and Features and Benefits
fine quartz, and protects against swelling and sloughing of smectite, some mixed-layer Effective for permanent clay
clays and certain types of illite. stabilization
Aids against permeability loss from
Technical Data swelling, sloughing and migrating
clays
Typical Properties
Provided as a liquid concentrate
Appearance Slightly amber liquid Eliminates costly batch mixing and
Specific gravity range 1.0 to 1.1 disposal problems
Typical temperature range up to 300F (150C)
Leaves sand and silicates water-wet
Typical concentration range 1 to 6 gpt (1 to 6 L/m3) Facilitates hydrocarbon production
Typical pH range 6 to 9 from sandstone formations
Solubility Soluble in water; insoluble in oil

Safety Precautions
Refer to the material safety data sheet for handling, transport, and environmental
information and first aid.

References
MSDS

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