PRODUCT DATA SHEET

CLAY GRABBER®
SHALE STABILIZER

Product Description
CLAY GRABBER® shale stabilizer is a liquid emulsion synthetic polymeric flocculent and clay encapsulator.
CLAY GRABBER unique polymer structure reduces shale dispersion and helps stabilize water sensitive shales.
CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer is well suited for use in polymer based fluids at pH below 10 and works well in
fresh water, sea water, and monovalent brines. CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer is stable up to 300°F (149°C).

Applications/Functions
» Primary component in the HYDRO-GUARD® system
» Stable to 300 °F (149 °C)
» Potent total flocculant when small amounts of calcium (>80 and <600 ppm) are present
» Helps inhibit shale hydration and stabilize troublesome shales
» Encapsulates shale and blocks water-absorption when used with CLAY SYNC™ II™ shale stabilizer in
salt water systems

Advantages
» Can be used in fresh water or monovalent brines
» Easily mixed with rapid yield
» Aids flocculating thereby lowering MBT and colloidal content
» Helps lubricate filter cake and improve cuttings integrity

Typical Properties
» Appearance: Opaque liquid
» Specific Gravity: 1.02 – 1.06
» pH, (1% aqueous solution): 6.5 to 7.5
» Concentration, (% active polymer): 35 to 40

Recommended Treatment
For best results CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer should be mixed through a high shear hopper
 0.5–1.0 lb/bbl (1.4-2.9 kg/m³) in the HYDRO-GUARD system.
 0.25-0.5 lb/bbl (0.7-1.4 kg/m³) as a selective flocculant for clear water drilling.
 0.5-1.0 lb/bbl (1.4-2.9 kg/m³) for troublesome shales in a water-based system.

Floors and decks in mixing area can become slippery. Use 10% sodium hypochlorite for clean up.

Packaging
CLAY GRABBER shale stabilizer is packaged in 5-gal (18.9-l) pails containing 42-lb (19.1-kg) net weight and in
275-gal (1041-l) tote tanks containing 2300-lb (1043-kg) net weight.

CLAY GRABBER and HYDROGUARD are registered trademarks of Halliburton. CLAY SYNC and CLAY SYNC II are trademarks 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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