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Shale Inhibitors & Clay Stabilizers · WBM
Shale Inhibitors & Clay Stabilizers · WBM
Shale Inhibitors & Clay Stabilizers · WBM

KCl (Potassium Chloride)

PZT-KCL-1: An ionic salt providing shale inhibition through potassium-ion exchange with the clay lattice: the standard pairing partner for PHPA-based inhibition systems. Key characteristics: Cost-effective and widely available; Also used as a completion-brine component outside drilling. Typical applications: Ionic shale inhibition, typically combined with PHPA.
Category
Shale Inhibitors & Clay Stabilizers · WBM
Packaging
25 / 50 kg bags; bulk bags for large volumes
Storage
Dry storage: hygroscopic, can cake if exposed to moisture
Full TDS available on request, contact sales@petriz.co
form
25 / 50 kg bags; bulk bags for large volumes
application
Ionic shale inhibition, typically combined with PHPA
compatibility
Contact Petriz for full compatibility data
packaging
25 / 50 kg bags; bulk bags for large volumes · Dry storage: hygroscopic, can cake if exposed to moisture
Rates shown are indicative; actual dosage depends on temperature, mud weight, and application conditions.
Available Documentation
TDS - Technical Data SheetSDS - EN · ES · PTCOA - Certificate of Analysis
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Response within 24 hours · sales@petriz.co
Use Cases & Applications
  • Ionic shale inhibition, typically combined with PHPA
Pros
  • Cost-effective and widely available
  • Also used as a completion-brine component outside drilling
Cons & Limitations
  • Low toxicity, nuisance dust: standard PPE
  • pH & Alkalinity Control
Response within 24 hours
Product Tags
WBMShale Inhibitors & Clay StabilizersSDS: EN · ES · PT