Potassium Chloride KCL
Description
This product is a highly water-soluble white to red free-flow powder, using as a shale inhibitor. Potassium chloride is chemically represented by the formula KCl and is also known by the name muriate of potash.
Quality Specification
Item | Index |
Appearance | White to reddish crystals |
KCL content (Dry base, by weight) | ≥95 % |
Ca2+and Mg2+ content (Dry base, by weight) | ≤0.5 % |
Insolubility in water (Dry base, by weight) | ≤1.0 % |
Application
This product applies for various kinds of water-base fluids. Especially it suits for brine mud. Add potassium chloride to obtain the potassium ion level needed to maximize the integrity of drill cuttings and to maintain borehole stability.
Package
The product is usually kept in a compound or multi-wall bags with each net weight 25 KG. Special packages are available based on customers' requirements.
Storage
The product should be kept in shady, dry and ventilated warehouse with environment temperature controlled within 122F and relative humidity 50%. It should be prevented from sun and rain, and positioned in some place away from heat and fire; the recommendation for bag piles is no more than 8 layers.
The expiration period is 24 months. It should not be utilized unless examined and qualified if out of expiration.
Safety
Avoid contacting with eyes, skin and clothing. Otherwise, wash with a flush of water. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for complete handling and hazard data