CALCIUM BROMIDE
Description
Calcium Bromide, CaBr2 because of its high density is used to formulate
high density, solids free completion, work over and packer fluids in a density
range of 11.6-14.5 ppg (1.39-1.74 S.G.)
Quality Specification
ItemIndex
Physical StateWhite Crystal Powder
Purity as CaBr2, % by wt.95.0
Chloride as CaCl2, % by wt.1.5
Water insoluble matter, % by wt.0.02
PH Value:7-9
Moisture:2%
Specific Gravity3.53
Water Insoluble Matter:0.03%
Chloride:3%
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.