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Engineered Chemistry ® 

FLA-100 NABM Fluid Loss Additive

© 2012 Weatherford. All rights reserved.  9700.00

Drilling Specialty

Chemical Application

Issued June 2012 

Weatherford’s FLA 100 additive is a unique polymeric

uid-loss additive developed for nonaqueous-based mud

(NABM) drilling uids that is used as a tight uid-loss

controller at low-dosage concentrations, particularly at

elevated temperatures.

 Applications

•  Applicable in all types of base oils, including diesel and

low-toxicity mineral oils, as well as all synthetic oils

• Can be used on its own or in conjunction with other

ltration-control additives, such as amine lignites

and asphalts

• Supplementary effects can include boosting low shear-rate

viscosity and improving particle suspension

Usage

The product is recommended to be used at a concentration

of 0.5 to 2.1 lb/bbl (1.4 to 6 kg/m3) depending on the uid loss

control required.

Pilot-testing is recommended, as overtreatment can result in

increased viscosity. Optimal treatment concentration varies

depending upon the specic application.

 Safety Notices

• Consult the MSDS, safety posters, and/or product labelbefore use, and use personal protective equipment

as advised.

• Observe standard precautions when handling this and all

other organic chemicals.

Advantages

• Provides efcient oil-based ltration control

• Micro-gel particles are easily back-produced

from the formation

• Functions at low concentration

• Contributes to suspension

• Suitable for use in all nonaqueous

formulations

• Temperature stable up to 464°F (240°C )

• Not functionally compromised by high shear

rates

• Contributes to low shear-rate viscosity and

yield point

Typical Physical Properties

 Appearance White powder 

Specic gravity 1.03

 Aqueous solubility Insoluble

TDG Not regulated

Bulk density 0.5

Packaging (multiwall sacks)50 lb 

25 kg 

 

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