CMC-LV 90% Solids — Fluid loss control

Description

1. Product Overview

CMC-LV 90% Solids — Fluid Loss Control is a low-viscosity grade Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) engineered for use as an effective fluid-loss control additive in water-based drilling fluids. Designed for oilfield operations, this high-purity cellulose derivative helps reduce filtration rates while maintaining manageable mud rheology, enabling stable wellbore conditions during drilling. The key value proposition lies in delivering reliable filtration control without significantly increasing viscosity, allowing drilling operators to optimize fluid performance and operational efficiency. Strategically, CMC-LV remains a critical additive in modern drilling programs due to its consistent performance, environmental compatibility, and cost-effective fluid management capabilities.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition:
  • Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) derived from purified cellulose
  • Degree of substitution optimized for fluid-loss control performance
• Purity Level / Grade:
  • Industrial / oilfield grade
  • Minimum 90% active solids content
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Free-flowing powder
  • Color: White to off-white
  • Particle size: Fine powder optimized for rapid hydration
  • Bulk density: Typically 500–700 kg/m³ (approximate, grade dependent)
  • Solubility: Readily dispersible in water
• Packaging Options:
  • 25 kg multi-layer kraft paper bags with polyethylene liner
  • 500 kg – 1 MT jumbo bags (FIBC) for bulk industrial use
• Shelf Life:
  • Up to 24 months when stored in sealed packaging under dry, cool conditions

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries:

• Oil and gas drilling operations
• Drilling fluid and mud service companies
• Energy service providers
• Well construction and drilling engineering contractors

Operational Use Cases:

• Fluid loss control in water-based drilling mud systems
• Stabilization of borehole walls during drilling operations
• Reduction of filtrate invasion into permeable formations
• Enhancement of drilling fluid filtration performance without excessive viscosity increase

Performance & Cost Advantages:
CMC-LV provides highly effective filtration control while maintaining low viscosity impact on drilling fluids, ensuring easier pumping and improved hydraulic performance. Compared with higher-viscosity cellulose derivatives, it allows better rheological balance in drilling mud systems. Its strong hydration properties, compatibility with common drilling additives, and stable performance under a wide range of drilling conditions make it a cost-efficient fluid management solution.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Controlled manufacturing processes ensure stable degree of substitution and filtration performance
• Supply Reliability: Scalable production capacity supporting continuous oilfield supply chains
• Logistics Capability: Bulk export packaging optimized for international drilling service companies
• Price Competitiveness: Cost-effective alternative to higher-priced polymer fluid-loss additives
• Sustainability Benefits: Derived from renewable cellulose sources and compatible with environmentally responsible drilling systems
• Technical Documentation: Product data sheets, SDS, and laboratory performance testing available

Positioned as a strategic drilling fluid additive, CMC-LV 90% Solids enables operators to achieve reliable fluid-loss control, improve drilling efficiency, and optimize mud system economics across oilfield operations.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity (MT per container): Approximately 20–22 MT per 20’ container depending on packaging configuration