High Viscosity PAM Polyacrylamide Powder 89% Solid Content for Oil Drilling Fluid Thickening and Borehole Stability

Product Overview

BLUFLOC High Viscosity Polyacrylamide Powder is designed for oilfield drilling fluid applications where stable viscosity, good suspension capacity and borehole wall protection are required. With high molecular weight and minimum 89% solid content, this polyacrylamide powder can form a viscous polymer solution after proper dissolution and support the performance of water based drilling mud systems.

In oil drilling operations, drilling fluid must carry cuttings, cool and lubricate drilling tools, control fluid loss and help protect the borehole wall. If the drilling fluid viscosity is too low or unstable, cuttings may settle, mud circulation may become less efficient and the borehole may become unstable. BLUFLOC high viscosity PAM helps improve drilling mud rheology and supports a more stable drilling process.

This product is suitable for drilling fluid thickening, shale stabilization, borehole stability, lubrication improvement, fluid loss control support and oilfield mud treatment.

Key Product Features

• High viscosity performance for drilling fluid thickening
• Minimum 89% solid content for stable product quality
• High molecular weight anionic polyacrylamide option available
• Helps improve water based drilling mud rheology
• Supports borehole stability and shale stabilization
• Improves cuttings suspension and carrying capacity
• Helps reduce drilling mud performance fluctuation
• Supports lubrication in drilling fluid circulation
• Economical to use at low dosage levels
• Easy to dissolve in water under proper agitation
• Suitable for oilfield drilling fluid additive and mud treatment applications

Technical Specifications

Main Applications in Oil Drilling

Oil Drilling Fluid Thickening

BLUFLOC high viscosity polyacrylamide powder is used to increase the viscosity of water based drilling fluids. Proper viscosity helps the drilling mud carry cuttings, maintain stable circulation and improve the overall performance of the mud system.

Borehole Stability

Borehole instability is a common problem in drilling operations, especially in shale and clay rich formations. High viscosity PAM helps improve the structure and stability of drilling fluid, supporting better borehole wall protection and reducing the risk of formation collapse caused by unstable mud performance.

Shale Stabilization

When water based drilling fluid enters active shale formations, shale swelling and dispersion may occur. BLUFLOC high viscosity PAM can help improve the mud system and support shale stabilization performance, helping reduce the negative impact of water invasion.

Cuttings Suspension

High viscosity drilling mud helps suspend and transport drill cuttings more effectively. BLUFLOC PAM improves the carrying capacity of the fluid system and helps reduce cuttings settling during circulation.

Lubrication Support

The polymer solution formed by polyacrylamide can improve lubrication in water based drilling mud. Better lubrication supports smoother drilling operation and may help reduce friction between drilling tools, mud and formation.

Fluid Loss Control Support

Although this product page mainly focuses on thickening and borehole stability, high viscosity PAM can also support fluid loss control by improving mud structure and helping form a more stable fluid system.

Oilfield Mud Treatment

BLUFLOC polyacrylamide can also be used in selected oilfield mud treatment and wastewater clarification applications where solid liquid separation and suspended solids settling are required.

Why 89% Solid Content Is Important

The minimum 89% solid content indicates a high active polymer content in the powder product. For oilfield buyers, this means more consistent dosing, stable solution preparation and reliable performance in drilling fluid formulation.

A high solid content PAM powder is easier to calculate during field dosing and can help reduce transportation and storage cost compared with lower active content materials.

How High Viscosity PAM Helps Drilling Fluid Performance

After proper dissolution, high molecular weight polyacrylamide forms a viscous polymer solution. When added into the drilling fluid system, it helps improve viscosity, suspension, rheology and mud stability.

This is especially useful in drilling conditions where the mud system needs stronger carrying capacity, better borehole support and more stable circulation performance.

Problems This Product Can Help Improve

• Low drilling mud viscosity
• Poor cuttings suspension
• Borehole instability
• Shale swelling and dispersion
• Weak mud carrying capacity
• Unstable water based drilling fluid performance
• Poor lubrication in drilling mud circulation
• Excessive settling of suspended solids
• Need for high solid content oilfield polymer additive

Recommended Solution Preparation

• Prepare the polymer solution at 0.1 to 0.5 percent concentration.
• Add the powder slowly and evenly into clean water.
• Keep continuous agitation during powder addition.
• Recommended agitation speed is 200 to 400 rpm.
• Normal dissolving time is about 1 hour.
• Avoid adding powder too fast because lumping may occur.
• Avoid high speed agitation because excessive shear may damage the polymer molecular chain.
• Use the fully dissolved polymer solution before adding it into the drilling fluid system.

General Dosing Guidance

The actual dosage depends on mud formulation, water quality, mud density, temperature, salinity, shale activity, target viscosity and drilling conditions.

Laboratory test or field trial is recommended before large scale use.

For oilfield drilling fluid thickening, the product should be selected according to the required viscosity, compatibility with other mud additives and field operating conditions.

Bluwat can provide technical support and product selection recommendations according to customer requirements.

Product Advantages for Oilfield Buyers

• Minimum 89% solid content
• High viscosity performance
• High molecular weight anionic PAM option
• Suitable for drilling fluid thickening and borehole stability
• Can support shale stabilization and lubrication
• Controlled particle size from 20 to 100 mesh
• Low dosage and economical use
• Factory direct supply from China
• Stable quality for repeated industrial use
• Technical documents and sample support available
• Customized molecular weight and anionic degree available

Packaging and Storage

BLUFLOC High Viscosity Polyacrylamide Powder is packed in 25 kg kraft paper bags with inner PE liner or 750 kg jumbo bags.

Store the product in a cool, dry and ventilated place.

Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.

Keep the package sealed after opening.

Recommended storage temperature is 0 to 35 Degree C.

Shelf life is 2 years under proper storage conditions.

The product is water soluble, non flammable and non explosive under normal storage conditions.

Bluwat Factory Supply Capability

Bluwat Chemicals is a professional manufacturer and exporter of polyacrylamide and water treatment chemicals with more than 25 years of manufacturing experience.

Bluwat supplies anionic polyacrylamide, cationic polyacrylamide, nonionic polyacrylamide and emulsion polyacrylamide for oilfield drilling, EOR, industrial wastewater treatment, mining, papermaking, sludge dewatering and other applications.

For oilfield customers, Bluwat can provide product selection support, technical data, sample support and customized PAM grades according to different drilling fluid requirements.

Available Documents

• TDS available
• MSDS available
• COA available
• Sample support available
• OEM packaging available
• Customized product recommendation available

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