PRODUCT DATA SHEET

BaraVis®
VISCOSIFIER

Product Description
BARAVIS® viscosifier is a cellulosic product that can be used in all freshwater, seawater, monovalent brine based
fluids, and calcium chloride brines up to 200°F (93°C). BARAVIS viscosifier can be used with mixed calcium
chloride and calcium bromide brines, but pilot testing should be done first to insure compatibility. BARAVIS
viscosifier does not develop gel strength or assist in fluid loss. BARAVIS viscosifier is completely acid soluble and
therefore suitable for use in drill-in applications.

Applications/Functions
» Helps viscosify carrier fluids used for gravel packing
» Helps clean the hole while milling or underreaming
» Helps prepare spacer for displacement

Advantages
» Completely soluble in water and in all brines except calcium bromide (CaBr2) and zinc bromide (ZnBr2) brines
» Helps develop a smooth, uniform viscosity
» Helps minimize formation damage; Acid soluble
» Helps enable solids to be removed easily because BARAVIS does not develop gel strengths; undesirable
solids settle quickly and can be removed at the surface

Typical Properties
» Appearance: White to tan powder
» pH, (2% aqueous solution): 7
» Specific Gravity: 1.003
» Bulk density: 32 – 38lb/ft³ (513 – 608kg/m³)

Recommended Treatment
 Add 1-3 lb/bbl (2.85-8.56 kg/m³) of BARAVIS viscosifier according to the brine type.
Note: Consult viscosity curves in the figures to determine the concentrations required to produce the desired
viscosity.

 Mix BARAVIS viscosifier with water or brine having a neutral pH for maximum effectiveness.
Note: Raise the pH to the desired level after all the BARAVIS viscosifier has dissolved. Additional BARAVIS
viscosifier added in powder form can cause lumping or fish-eyes. Use LIQUI-VIS® EP™ liquid viscosifier to
achieve higher viscosity (funnel viscosity up to 300 seconds/quart).

 Do not use BARAVIS viscosifier with sodium carbonate or bicarbonate.

Packaging
BARAVIS viscosifier is packaged in sacks containing 50-lb (22.7-kg) net weight.
BaraVis and LIQUI-VIS are registered trademarks of Halliburton. LIQUI-VIS EP is a trademark of Halliburton.. © 2017 Halliburton. All rights reserved. Because
the conditions of use of this product are beyond the seller's control, the product is sold without warranty either express or implied and upon condition that
purchaser make its own test to determine the suitability for purchaser's application. Purchaser assumes all risk of use and handling of this product. This product
will be replaced if defective in manufacture or packaging or if damaged. Except for such replacement, seller is not liable for any damages caused by this product
or its use. The statements and recommendations made herein are believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made, however.

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