Mica FMC

Bri-Chem Supply Ltd

Mica FMC

MICA or MUSCOVITE is a naturally-occurring lost circulation material that is supplied in Fine, Medium and Coarse grades. It can be utilized in water-based or oil-based drilling fluids.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  •  Used to combat lost circulation and as a bridging agent.
  •  Can be mixed with other materials, such as Nut Plug, Alpha Seal, etc. to formulate “pills”
    that are spotted across an identified thief zone.
  •  Is inert and does not react with any other drilling fluid additives.
  •  Is unaffected by the additions of oil, salts, acids or brines.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

12-18 kg/m³, normally, to combat seepage losses.
Up to 140 kg/m³ when used in lost circulation slurries or pills

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

Appearance: Grey-black shiny flakes; odourless
Specific Gravity: 2.7 – 2.9
Solubility: Insoluble
pH: 7 – 8

MIXING/HANDLING:

Mix directly in the active system or pumped as part of a slurry or pill. Refer to the SDS for specific precautions and handling requirements.

MICROTOX® THRESHOLD:

TBD

PACKAGING:

25 kg bag / 40 bags/pallet

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