PETRO-TONE is a wet process organophilic clay used to provide viscosity and suspension properties to invert emulsion drilling fluids. PETRO-TONE is easily dispersed, self-activating and effective in both distillate and mineral oil-based invert emulsion fluids.
5-12 kg/m³ (distillate-based fluids)
7-15 kg/m³ (mineral-based fluids)
Appearance: Off-white powder; odourless
Specific Gravity: 1.4-1.8
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water