BARACAT®

Shale Stabilizer Product Data Sheet

Product BARACAT, a high-charge density cationic polymer, provides shale and clay inhibition in CAT-I®
Description cationic, water-based drilling fluid systems. The positively charged polymer readily adsorbs opposite
negative charges on shales and clays, neutralizing the charge imbalance. The net result reduces the water
demand and hydration rates of reactive formations.

Applications / • BARACAT functions in fresh water, and in monovalent and divalent brines such as sodium chloride,
Functions potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride

Advantages • Minimizes severe flocculation of the mud system, a common occurrence when high molecular weight,
long-chain polymers are quickly added
• Requires small amounts to inhibit clay and shale dispersion
• Reverses the overall charge nature of formation shale (see Figure 1) as documented by Zeta Potential
measurements of bentonite dispersions
• Minimizes viscosity increases that can occur during treatment because the molecular size and shape
prevents viscosity increases during hydration
• Mixes readily into the mud system without application of high shear because it is a liquid suspension
• Promotes efficient use of solids control equipment through formation of large floc volumes of drill
solids
• Note: Greater amounts of shale solids can be removed from the CAT-I system at lower centrifuge
speeds than from a PHPA / CMC / PAC™ system. Both systems were formulated to have nearly
identical rheological profiles with increasing shear rate.

Typical • Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Properties • pH 3.5
• Specific gravity 1.033

Recommended
1. Treat initially with 1-3 lb/bbl (2.8-8.6 kg/m³) of BARACAT for most CAT-I cationic drilling fluid
Treatment system applications.
2. Monitor the BARACAT concentration on a regular basis using the colorimetric procedure for
determining excess BARACAT.

Packaging BARACAT is packaged in 55-gal (208-l) drums.

Baroid, Product Service Line, Halliburton • P.O. Box 1675 • Houston TX 77251 • (281) 871-5516
Because the conditions of use of this product are beyond the seller's control, the product is sold without warranty either express or implied and upon condition that purchaser make its own test to determine the suitability
for purchaser's application. Purchaser assumes all risk of use and handling of this product. This product will be replaced if defective in manufacture or packaging or if damaged. Except for such replacement, seller is not
liable for any damages caused by this product or its use. The statements and recommendations made herein are believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made, however.

BARACAT, CAT and CAT-I are registered trademarks of Halliburton • PAC is a trademark of Halliburton © Copyright 2002, Halliburton
 Potencial Zeta Measurements
In 200 ppm Shale Solution
Zeta Potential mV
40
A D.I. Water
30 B 200 ppm KOH
C 400 ppm KOH
20 D 100 ppm NaOH
E 100 ppm NaOH/100 ppm Gypsum
10
0
-10 F 200 ppm KOH/200 ppm PHPA
G 100 ppm KOH/200 ppm
-20 BARACAT/200 ppm CAT-LO
H 125 ppm KOH/500 ppm BARACAT
-30
I 125 ppm NaOH/500 ppm
-40 BARACAT

-50
A B C D E F G H I

BARACAT Performance
Centrifugation of Clay Solids
100
90
80
% Clay Solids Removed

70
60 PHPA/CMC/PAC
50 BARACAT/CAT-LO
40
30
20
Centrifugation time 2.5 minutes
10 Test in seawater with 40 lb/bbl Gulf of Mexico shale cuttings

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Centrifuge Speed (x 1000 RPM)

Baroid, Product Service Line, Halliburton • P.O. Box 1675 • Houston TX 77251 • (281) 871-5516
Because the conditions of use of this product are beyond the seller's control, the product is sold without warranty either express or implied and upon condition that purchaser make its own test to determine the suitability
for purchaser's application. Purchaser assumes all risk of use and handling of this product. This product will be replaced if defective in manufacture or packaging or if damaged. Except for such replacement, seller is not
liable for any damages caused by this product or its use. The statements and recommendations made herein are believed to be accurate. No guarantee of their accuracy is made, however.

BARACAT, CAT and CAT-I are registered trademarks of Halliburton • PAC is a trademark of Halliburton © Copyright 2002, Halliburton