PIPEOUT is a viscous blend of proprietary surface-active agents (sulfonates).
To relieve differentially stuck pipe, mix 25.0 L/m³ of PIPEOUT to diesel or crude oil. Prepare a volume that is sufficient to more than fill the annulus for the entire “stuck” interval, leaving 1.0 m³ in the drill string. After displacement, let the PIPEOUT/OIL mixture “soak” for at least 2 hours before commencing to slowly pump an additional 0.2 m³ of spotting fluid every ½ hour while the drill string is being worked. To increase the density of the spotting fluid, organophilic clay must be added to the oil phase; 10-30 kg/m³ of organophilic clay will be required depending on the final density. Add the PIPEOUT and weighting agent once the desired viscosity has been achieved.
Appearance: Dark amber liquid; oily odour
Specific Gravity: 0.952
Solubility: Insoluble
pH: 6 – 8 (10% solution)