Oilfield PAM Polymer 5 to 25 Million Molecular Weight for EOR, Drilling Fluids and Produced Water Treatment
Product Overview
BLUFLOC Oilfield PAM Polymer is a high molecular weight polyacrylamide product designed for oil and gas industry applications. With anionic molecular weight range from 5 to 25 million, it can be selected for different oilfield processes, including enhanced oil recovery, water based drilling fluids and produced water treatment.
In oilfield operations, polymer performance requirements are different from one process to another. EOR polymer flooding needs viscosity improvement and mobility control. Drilling fluids need viscosity support, shale stabilization, lubrication, cuttings suspension and fluid loss control support. Produced water treatment needs flocculation, clarification and solid liquid separation.
BLUFLOC Oilfield PAM Polymer provides a flexible product range for these oilfield applications. Different molecular weight, anionic degree and product forms can be recommended according to reservoir conditions, drilling mud formulation, produced water quality and treatment targets.
This product is suitable for oilfield operators, drilling contractors, EOR service companies, produced water treatment plants, oilfield chemical suppliers and distributors looking for stable quality PAM polymer from a professional manufacturer.
Key Product Features
Oilfield grade PAM polymer for multiple oil and gas applications
Anionic molecular weight range from 5 to 25 million
Suitable for EOR polymer flooding and mobility control
Can improve injection water viscosity in polymer flooding systems
Supports water based drilling fluid viscosity and rheology
Helps improve shale stabilization and borehole stability
Supports drilling fluid lubrication and fluid loss control
Useful for drilling mud solids control and mud water clarification
Can be used in produced water treatment and oilfield wastewater clarification
Minimum 89 percent solid content for stable product quality
20 to 100 mesh granular powder for industrial handling
Recommended working concentration from 0.1 to 0.5 percent
Factory direct supply with technical support and customized grade options
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Oilfield PAM Polymer |
| Brand | BLUFLOC |
| Chemical Type | Polyacrylamide |
| Recommended Type | Anionic Polyacrylamide |
| Available Types | Anionic, Cationic, Nonionic and Emulsion PAM |
| Appearance | Off White Granular Powder |
| Particle Size | 20 to 100 Mesh |
| Molecular Weight of Anionic Type | 5 to 25 Million |
| Molecular Weight of Cationic Type | 5 to 12 Million |
| Molecular Weight of Nonionic Type | 5 to 12 Million |
| Anionic Degree Range | 5 to 100 Percent |
| Cationic Degree Range | 5 to 80 Percent |
| Solid Content | Minimum 89 Percent |
| Bulk Density | About 0.8 |
| Residual Monomer | Max 0.05 Percent |
| Recommended Working Concentration | 0.1 to 0.5 Percent |
| pH of 1 Percent Anionic Solution | Around 6 to 8 |
| Storage Temperature | 0 to 35 Degree C |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Standard Package | 25 kg Bag |
| Big Package | 750 kg Big Bag |
| Available Documents | TDS, MSDS and COA |
Main Oilfield Applications
Enhanced Oil Recovery EOR
BLUFLOC high molecular weight anionic PAM can be used in selected enhanced oil recovery applications, especially polymer flooding projects. It helps increase the viscosity of injection water and supports mobility control in suitable reservoir conditions.
In mature oilfields, conventional water flooding may result in poor sweep efficiency because water can move too quickly through high permeability channels. PAM polymer helps improve the flow behavior of injection water, allowing the injected fluid to contact more oil bearing zones and support improved oil displacement.
EOR Polymer Flooding
For polymer flooding, high molecular weight anionic PAM is used to prepare a viscous polymer solution. This solution is injected into the reservoir to improve the mobility ratio between injected water and crude oil.
Polymer flooding can help support:
Injection water viscosity improvement
Mobility control
Sweep efficiency improvement
Water channeling reduction
Better displacement of remaining oil
Mature oilfield recovery support
Final product selection should be based on reservoir temperature, salinity, hardness, permeability, crude oil viscosity and target injection viscosity.
Drilling Fluid Additive
BLUFLOC Oilfield PAM Polymer can also be used as a drilling fluid additive in water based drilling mud systems. It helps improve viscosity, suspension capacity, lubrication and mud stability.
In drilling operations, stable mud performance is important for cuttings transport, borehole wall protection and smooth circulation. PAM polymer helps support the drilling mud structure and improves overall fluid performance when used in suitable formulations.
Drilling Mud Viscosity Control
High molecular weight PAM can increase the viscosity of water based drilling mud. Proper viscosity helps carry cuttings from the bottom of the well to the surface and supports more stable mud circulation.
Fluid Loss Control Support
Excessive drilling fluid loss may cause water invasion into sensitive formations, shale swelling and borehole instability. Oilfield PAM Polymer can support fluid loss control by improving mud structure and filtration behavior in suitable water based mud systems.
Shale Stabilization
In shale and clay rich formations, water based mud may cause shale swelling and dispersion. Anionic PAM can support shale stabilization by improving drilling fluid performance, reducing fine solids dispersion and helping maintain better borehole stability.
Lubrication Support
After proper dissolution, PAM forms a polymer solution that can support lubrication in water based drilling mud. Better lubrication helps reduce friction during mud circulation and drilling operation.
Produced Water Treatment
Produced water often contains suspended solids, fine particles, oil traces, corrosion products, scale particles and other impurities. BLUFLOC PAM can be used as a flocculant or separation aid in produced water treatment systems where clarification and solid liquid separation are required.
Depending on produced water characteristics, anionic, cationic or nonionic PAM may be selected after testing.
Oilfield Wastewater Clarification
Oilfield wastewater from drilling, production, equipment cleaning and mud treatment may contain high suspended solids and fine dispersed particles. PAM polymer helps form larger flocs, accelerate settling and improve treated water clarity.
Drilling Mud Solids Control
For drilling mud wastewater and mud pit water, PAM can help flocculate fine mud particles, clay, silt and drilling cuttings fines. This supports better suspended solids settling, water recovery and sludge thickening.
Why 5 to 25 Million Molecular Weight Matters
The molecular weight of PAM strongly affects viscosity building, flocculation strength and suspension performance. For oilfield applications, the 5 to 25 million molecular weight range provides different performance options for different processes.
For EOR, higher molecular weight can help build stronger solution viscosity for mobility control.
For drilling fluids, suitable molecular weight helps improve mud viscosity, cuttings suspension and fluid stability.
For produced water treatment, molecular weight affects floc size, settling speed and solid liquid separation performance.
The best molecular weight should be selected according to application type, water salinity, temperature, hardness, suspended solids level and field performance target.
Product Selection by Application
For EOR Polymer Flooding
Recommended focus:
High molecular weight anionic PAM
Good viscosity response
Suitable anionic degree
Compatibility with injection water
Salinity and hardness tolerance
Thermal and shear stability
Reservoir compatibility testing
For Drilling Fluids
Recommended focus:
Anionic PAM or PHPA type
Viscosity and rheology support
Shale stabilization performance
Lubrication support
Fluid loss control support
Compatibility with other mud additives
Stable dissolution and field dosing
For Produced Water Treatment
Recommended focus:
Anionic PAM for inorganic suspended solids
Cationic PAM for some oily sludge or organic solids systems
Nonionic PAM for selected high salinity or special wastewater conditions
Jar test confirmation
Floc size and settling speed
Sludge dewatering behavior
Clarified water quality
Working Mechanism
BLUFLOC Oilfield PAM Polymer works differently according to the application.
In EOR, it increases water viscosity and improves mobility control.
In drilling fluids, it improves mud viscosity, suspension, lubrication and stability.
In produced water treatment, it bridges fine particles into larger flocs, improving clarification and solid liquid separation.
After proper dissolution, the polymer chains become active in water and provide viscosity, flocculation or stabilization performance depending on the oilfield process.
Typical Problems This Product Can Help Improve
Low injection water viscosity in EOR projects
Poor mobility control in water flooding
Early water breakthrough in mature oilfields
Unstable drilling mud viscosity
Weak cuttings suspension in drilling fluids
Excessive fluid loss in water based mud
Shale swelling and borehole instability
Poor lubrication in drilling mud circulation
High suspended solids in produced water
Slow oilfield wastewater clarification
Difficult mud water separation
Need for a high molecular weight oilfield polymer supplier
Recommended Solution Preparation
Prepare PAM solution at 0.1 to 0.5 percent concentration or according to project design.
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 quickly because lumping may occur.
Avoid excessive high speed agitation because it may damage polymer molecular chains.
Use the fully dissolved polymer solution before dosing or injection.
Incomplete dissolution may reduce viscosity, flocculation or drilling fluid performance.
Application Guidance for EOR
For EOR polymer flooding, laboratory evaluation is strongly recommended before field use.
Important tests may include:
Polymer solution viscosity testing
Salinity compatibility testing
Calcium and magnesium hardness tolerance
Thermal stability testing
Shear stability testing
Filtration performance testing
Core flooding evaluation
Injection water compatibility
Target viscosity confirmation
The final polymer concentration should be determined by reservoir conditions and project design.
Application Guidance for Drilling Fluids
For drilling mud application, PAM should be tested with the existing mud formulation.
Important evaluation points include:
Viscosity response
Rheology performance
Fluid loss behavior
Shale inhibition or stabilization effect
Cuttings suspension
Lubrication performance
Compatibility with salts and mud additives
Field mixing condition
Recommended grades may include HA7525, HA6518, AA6518 or customized anionic PAM grades according to drilling mud requirements.
Application Guidance for Produced Water Treatment
For produced water treatment, jar testing is recommended before product selection.
Important evaluation points include:
Suspended solids level
Oil content
Emulsion condition
Salinity and hardness
pH value
Floc formation speed
Settling speed
Clarified water quality
Sludge volume and dewatering behavior
Depending on water quality, PAM may be used together with coagulants, demulsifiers, PAC, PolyDADMAC or other treatment chemicals.
General Dosing Guidance
The actual dosage depends on application type and field conditions.
For EOR, dosage depends on target viscosity, reservoir salinity, temperature and polymer flooding design.
For drilling fluids, dosage depends on mud formulation, target viscosity, shale activity and fluid loss control requirement.
For produced water treatment, dosage depends on suspended solids, oil content, salinity, pH and treatment process.
Bluwat can provide product selection advice and dosing recommendations according to customer samples, reservoir data or drilling mud requirements.
Product Advantages for Oilfield Buyers
One PAM product range covering EOR, drilling fluids and produced water treatment
Anionic molecular weight range from 5 to 25 million
Suitable for polymer flooding and mobility control
Supports drilling fluid viscosity, lubrication and shale stabilization
Useful for produced water clarification and solid liquid separation
Minimum 89 percent solid content
20 to 100 mesh powder form
Recommended 0.1 to 0.5 percent working concentration
Low dosage and economical use
Factory direct supply from China
TDS, MSDS and COA available
Customized molecular weight and charge density available
Technical support for oilfield application selection
Packaging and Storage
BLUFLOC Oilfield PAM Polymer 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 warehouse.
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 enhanced oil recovery, drilling fluids, produced water treatment, oilfield wastewater clarification, mining, papermaking, municipal sewage treatment and industrial sludge dewatering.
For oilfield customers, Bluwat can provide technical support, sample support, TDS, MSDS, COA, product selection recommendations and customized PAM grades according to EOR project data, drilling mud formulation or produced water samples.
Available Documents
TDS available
MSDS available
COA available
Sample support available
OEM packaging available
Customized product recommendation available
FAQ
What is Oilfield PAM Polymer used for?
Oilfield PAM Polymer is used for EOR polymer flooding, drilling fluid viscosity control, shale stabilization, fluid loss control support, produced water treatment, oilfield wastewater clarification and drilling mud solids control.
What is the molecular weight range of BLUFLOC anionic PAM?
The molecular weight range of BLUFLOC anionic PAM is 5 to 25 million.
Can PAM be used for EOR polymer flooding?
Yes. High molecular weight anionic PAM can be used for selected EOR polymer flooding applications to improve water viscosity and mobility control. Laboratory testing is recommended before field use.
Can PAM be used in drilling fluids?
Yes. PAM can be used in water based drilling fluids to support viscosity, cuttings suspension, lubrication, fluid loss control and shale stabilization.
Can PAM be used for produced water treatment?
Yes. PAM can be used for produced water clarification and solid liquid separation. The suitable ionic type should be selected according to produced water quality and testing results.
What PAM type is commonly used in oilfield applications?
Anionic PAM is commonly used for EOR, drilling fluids and inorganic suspended solids treatment. Cationic or nonionic PAM may be selected for certain produced water or sludge conditions after testing.
What is the recommended working concentration?
The recommended working concentration is generally 0.1 to 0.5 percent.
How long does PAM need to dissolve?
Normally it takes about 1 hour under proper agitation conditions.
Can PAM be used with other oilfield chemicals?
Yes. PAM can be used with other oilfield chemicals, but compatibility testing is recommended, especially for EOR injection systems and complex drilling mud formulations.
Can Bluwat customize PAM grades?
Yes. Bluwat can customize molecular weight, charge density, product form and packaging according to customer application requirements.