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STAR HIB® Plus

STAR HIB® Plus shale inhibitor is a proprietary inhibitor designed for use in water-based (WBM) drilling fluids. It is used in formations that contain reactive clays such as smectite and mixed layer illite/smectite. Unlike conventional shale inhibitors, STAR HIB® Plus does not require KCl or other salts for inhibition.

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
  • Exploration & Upstream

Product Families

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
  • Lubricant Protective Additives

Other characteristics

Brand
STAR HIB
End Uses
Drilling Fluids
Features

Environmentally Friendly, Low Contamination, Water Soluble

Functions
Shale Inhibitor
Color
Amber
Markets
Industrial
PACKAGING

STAR HIB® Plus is available in 55 gal/210 liter drums.

Advantages

Used when drilling in environmentallysensitive areas where KCl cannot be used.; Compatible with all common WBM additives and reservoir compliant.; Resistant to contaminants.; Temperature stability up to 149°C (300°F).

Appearance
Tan, Free-Flowing Powder
Soluble In
Water
Technology
Fluids & Lubricants
Packaging Type
Drums
HIGHLIGHTS

Effective in a range of WBM.; Compatible with all common WBM additives.; Thermally stable and resistant to common contaminants.; Can be mixed directly into the fluid system through the mud hopper, straight into the pit or gravity feed dispenser.

Handling

Use appropriate PPE and review the SDS before use.; Store drums upright.

Regulatory Compliance

Environmentally compliant for use in all areas.; CEFAS and REACH registered.; PLONOR listed for North Sea use, HMCS Category P, OCNS Group E.; Passes the Canadian Microtox.

Fluids and Lubricants Type
Industrial Oils & Fluids
Treatment Recommendations

Effective at concentrations as low as 3 - 5 wt% for most shales and depletion rates are similar to KCl-glycol fluids.. Can be mixed directly into the fluid system through the hopper, straight into the pit or gravity feed dispenser.

Certifications and Compliance
REACH (Europe)
Fluids and Lubricants End Use
Drilling Fluids
Fluids and Lubricants Features
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • Low Contamination
  • Water Soluble
Fluids and Lubricants Functions
Shale Inhibitor

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
pH (77°F)11—
Density11.7 - 12.5lb/gal

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