Applications / Functions:  

Chrome lignosulfonate is typically added in a wide range of treatments from 1-12 ppb, as needed. It is effective in all water based systems including freshwater, seawater, salt, lime, gypsum, and brackish water. Chrome lignosulfonate works best in a system with a pH of 9-11.

  Product Benefits:  

• Environmentally friendly
• Temperature stable in the 275F to 325F range
• Very effective rheology stabilizer and deflocculant
• Aids in reducing fluid loss without high concentration of fluid loss additives
• Highly resistant to contaminants
• Inhibits shale hydration with correct treatment amounts

 Typical Properties:  

• Appearance: Dark brown to reddish-brown powder
• Solubility: 97.5% in water
• Moisture Content: less than 8 %
• pH: 4 (1% solution)
• Chromium: 3 - 4 %