Industrial Starch-Based Drilling Mud Additives and Fluid Loss Control Polymers
Jiahe's Drilling Mud Materials are primarily modified starch additives developed for oil and gas drilling fluids. Produced from natural starch through controlled modification, these materials are designed to reduce drilling fluid filtration loss, improve viscosity and suspension, and help maintain mud-system stability. Different grades are available for normal-temperature, high-temperature and salt-containing drilling conditions, including fluid-loss-control starch and thickening agents. For more demanding drilling environments, formulations can be adjusted for temperature and salt resistance to better match the drilling fluid system and formation conditions.
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Product Type
Modified Starch Polymers
Water-soluble polymer additives treated with chemical modification for water-based drilling mud systems.
Salt-Resistant Fluid Loss Reducers
Specialized formulas designed to control fluid loss in saltwater and seawater drilling.
Room-Temperature Rheology Modifiers
Starch powders built for low-to-medium temperature wells to help control mud flow and filter cake quality.
Key Performance and Technical Specifications
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Property |
Specification |
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Appearance |
Free-flowing off-white to pale yellow powder |
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Moisture Content |
Maximum 10.0% |
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pH Value (4% Water Solution) |
8.0–10.5 |
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API Filtration Loss |
Maximum 12 mL, tested at 0.7 MPa pressure at room temperature |
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High-Temperature Filtration |
Stable performance up to 120°C for standard grades and up to 150°C for cross-linked grades |
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Salt Tolerance |
Stable in saturated sodium chloride and calcium chloride brine systems |
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Viscosity Control |
Designed to provide fluid loss control without causing excessive increases in mud viscosity |
Working Principle and Functional Features
Rapid Hydration
The modified starch particles swell quickly in water and form a tight network that blocks pore spaces in the rock formation.
Thin Filter Cake
Adsorbs onto drill solids to build a thin, strong filter cake, which stops fluid from leaking into oil and gas zones.
Salt Resistance
Chemical treatment protects the polymer chains from breaking down in high salt and calcium ion environments.
Shear-Thinning Flow
Thins out under high pump pressure to reduce friction, but thick enough when static to hold drill cuttings in place.
Oil and Gas Drilling: Used as a primary fluid loss additive in fresh water, seawater, and salt mud systems.
Geothermal Drilling: Applied in water-based muds that face moderate downhole heat.
Borehole Stabilization: Helps prevent water-sensitive shale formations from swelling and collapsing.
Workover and Completion Fluids: Protects the well formation from damage during final well operations.
Product Selection Guide
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Grade Name |
Main Function |
Salt Limit |
Max Temperature |
Recommended Dose |
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JH-SRF (Salt-Resistant) |
High-salt fluid loss control |
Saturated NaCl and CaCl2 |
Up to 130 degrees C |
3.0 to 7.0 kg per cubic meter |
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JH-RTF (Room-Temp) |
General fluid loss reduction |
Up to 50,000 mg/L Cl- |
Up to 90 degrees C |
2.0 to 5.0 kg per cubic meter |
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JH-MOD (Etherified) |
Low-viscosity fluid control |
Standard brine systems |
Up to 120 degrees C |
2.0 to 6.0 kg per cubic meter |
Manufacturing and Quality Control
Raw Material Selection
Sourced from reliable industrial starches with controlled starch content.
Closed-Reactor Modification
Processed in sealed stainless steel reactors to ensure uniform chemical treatment across every batch.
Precision Milling
Ground to pass through 200-mesh screens so the powder mixes easily in field hoppers without forming lumps.
Laboratory Testing
Every production batch is tested using six-speed viscometers and filter presses following API Spec 13A guidelines.
Custom Formulations and OEM Supply
Viscosity Adjustment
We can adjust the cross-linking level to meet your specific low or high viscosity needs.
Special Additives
Options to add anti-fermentation agents to stop bacteria growth during long drilling projects.
Private Label Packaging
Custom printing available on multi-wall paper bags or heavy-duty bulk bags with your brand name.
Packaging, Documentation, and Bulk Supply
Standard Packaging
25 kg multi-layer paper bags with moisture-proof plastic liners; 1,000 kg master bulk bags.
Palletizing
Wrapped and secured on export-safe wooden pallets for safe ocean shipping and warehouse storage.
Documentation
Every shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and test reports.
Our Certificate
FAQ
As one of the most professional drilling mud materials manufacturers and suppliers in China, our products have good reputation in the market. Please feel free to wholesale high quality drilling mud materials made in China here from our factory. We also accept customized orders.
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