SW-101

SW 101

The product of choice for seawater exposure and salt contaminated environments.

Wyo-Ben’s unique SW 101 is an innovative breakthrough in drilling fluids and containment slurries. This contamination resistant

bentonite is engineered for use in slurry cutoff walls and drilling operations where exposure to seawater is expected. It is highly

recommended for use in well drilling, caisson drilling, horizontal boring and slurry wall application where traditional bentonite fluids

will not perform.

SW 101

Hydrates easily in fresh water, brackish water, seawater or a combination.

Displays excellent fluid loss control so formation sloughing is minimized.

Costs less than CMC polymer systems and builds a superior wall cake.

Has superior flow properties due to excellent bore hole stability.

The salinity of typical seawater is such that conventional fresh water components cannot function properly. Similarly, materials

used in saturated salt muds are not able to respond properly in the limited saline environment of seawater. The table below illustrates

the properties achieved by various mud systems mixed in seawater. SW101 demonstrates superior performance and durability and is

very cost effective.

In most operations, adding SW101 at a 7% rate to seawater is ideal (four 50# bags per 300 gallons of make-up water). For best

results, establish and maintain a 45 sec/quart marsh funnel viscosity. Drilling in unconsolidated formations may require increased

addition rates.

SW 101 is available in 50 pound & 100 pound bags, bulk bags and bulk.

DRILLERS SERVICES, INC. Hickory, North Carolina USA 800-334-2308, ext. 230