Product Overview
This range covers non-ionic hydroxyethyl cellulose grades developed specifically for the oilfield services sector, where fluid performance has a direct impact on drilling efficiency and well integrity. The polymers are manufactured to a controlled molecular weight distribution so that viscosity build in water, brine, or completion fluids is predictable batch after batch, which matters when field engineers are adjusting mud weight on short notice.
Because the polymer backbone is non-ionic, it tolerates a broad pH window and remains stable in the presence of common oilfield salts, including sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and potassium chloride brines. It is typically used alongside bentonite, barite, and other conventional mud additives without antagonistic interactions, and it disperses cleanly when added under moderate shear, reducing the risk of lumping during mixing.
| Parameter | Typical Value |
| Appearance | White to off-white free-flowing powder |
| Viscosity (2% aqueous solution, Brookfield, mPa·s) | 1,500 - 45,000, grade dependent |
| pH (1% solution) | 6.0 - 8.5 |
| Moisture content | ≤ 10% |
| Ash content | ≤ 5% |
| Particle size (through 80 mesh) | ≥ 98% |
| Molar substitution (MS) | 1.8 - 2.5 |
| Ionic character | Non-ionic |
| Recommended storage | Sealed, dry, cool warehouse; 25 kg kraft bags or as agreed |
Application
These grades are formulated for water-based drilling fluid systems, workover and completion fluids, packer fluids, and cement slurry applications where viscosity control and reduced fluid loss are both required. They are also used in solids-free brine completion fluids where a clear, low-residue system is preferred.
- Primary viscosifier in fresh water, seawater, and brine-based drilling muds
- Filtrate reduction in completion and workover fluids
- Compatible carrier fluid for solids-free perforating and packer fluids
- Auxiliary rheology modifier in cement slurry systems
- Suitable for temperatures typically up to 120-140°C depending on grade and system design
As with any oilfield chemical, field trials are recommended before full-scale use, since actual performance depends on brine composition, shear history, temperature profile, and the other additives present in the system.

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