Product Data Sheet (PDS)

FOR DRILLING FLUID SYSTEM

Egyptian Mud
Engineering & Chemicals Co.

GUAR GUM
DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING INFORMATION

Guar Gum is an effective, fast-acting viscosifier that Guar Gum is a modified, high molecular weight polysac-
provides viscosity and solids suspension in fresh water charide biopolymer in the form of a granular powder.
and brine systems for top-hole sections. Guar Gum provides thixotropic properties and a
non-Newtonian flow profile over a wide range of salini-
ties at low concentrations.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Guar Gum will degrade within 24 hours under most
conditions, and viscosity will eventually revert back to
that of the base fluid (brine or water). To prevent this, it is
Appearance Powder
advisable to treat the fluid with a preservative (biocide)
such as EMEC CIDE, since this will prevent degradation
Colour Off White
and retain viscosity.

Odor Bean Guar Gum is not tolerant to higher pH or elevated

Calcium ion concentrations.
Specific Gravity 1.3

Flash Point Not determined

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Solubility Soluble in water

Guar Gum is supplied in 25 kg multi-ply paper sacks and
should be stored in a dry location.

APPLICATION
HSE

Guar Gum is used for building viscosity for top-hole

sections in water-based drilling fluids. Guar Gum is an Guar Gum is not classified as hazardous, but the dust
effective, fast-acting viscosifier, so relatively low concen- particles may be an irritant. The following safety wear, as
trations are required to achieve high viscosity in a short recommended in the MSDS, should be used when
time in fresh or salt water. Filtration control can also be mixing Guar Gum:
achieved, especially when clays or inert drilled solids are - Standard PPE
present. - Dust Mask
To achieve optimum performance, Guar Gum should be
mixed through the mixing hopper slowly in order to
prevent “fish-eyes”, which would result in higher product
consumption. Typical concentrations for Guar Gum
range from 0.5 ppb to 2 ppb for most water-based drilling
fluids. Higher concentrations may be required in certain
situations.

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