Instant Gel Crosslinker
Description
AUSFRACLINK 100 is a self-buffering, highly efficient, and cost-effective borate-based crosslinker for fracturing fluids based on guar or derivatized guar. It requires no pH control additives (as it contains pH control agents) and is thus an economical and easy-to-use product for any application where an instant gel activator is desired or required. AUSFRACLINK 100 is strongly alkaline, and contact with skin or aluminum should be avoided; AUSFRACLINK 100 contains no carbonates which can cause precipitation of solids in high-calcium waters.
Usage
AUSFRACLINK 100 is recommended as a fracturing fluid activator and buffering agent for applications below 250°F fluid temperatures (with significant losses of activation stability normally seen above this temperature). In freshwater, use of AUSFRACLINK 100 may give pH above optimum values and result in “brittle” gels which reheal poorly and could give high friction pressures. Pretreatment of these waters with small amounts of sodium bicarbonate will normally avoid this problem. AUSFRACLINK 100 should be kept above its freeze point; below 5°F, a layer of crystals may begin to form at the bottom of its container, and the crystals will not dissolve back into solution, even upon warming.
Application
Recommended dosage levels range from 0.5 – 2.0 gal. (1.89 – 3.785lt) of AUSFRACLINK 100 per 1000 gal. (3875lt) of base fluid for a 20 – 30 lbs./Mgal. guar base gel. Testing is strongly recommended to determine the optimum load rates for each particular use. Fluids treated with AUSFRACLINK 100 can be broken with a variety of breakers provided by Aus-Frac.
Properties
- Flash Point: > 200°F (93°C)
- Color; Odor: Clear liquid; none
- pH Range: 12.5 – 14.0
- Specific Gravity: 1.335
- Freeze Point: < -5°F (-20°C)
- Water Solubility: Soluble
Note: All testing should be conducted once the product has been approved for use.
Packaging
Available in 200lt & 1000lt poly totes and bulk storage.
Please read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using this product.
Disclaimer: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, as to accuracy and/or completeness. This information is obtained from various sources including manufacturers and other third-party sources, and may not be valid under certain conditions or if this material is used in combination with other materials or in any process. Any final determination of suitability of this material is the sole responsibility of the user.