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Potassium Polyacrylamide (KPAM)

Shale Inhibitors & Encapsulants
Family: Potassium Polyacrylamide (KPAM) Code: KPAM Product last updated: January 2026

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Description

Anionic polymer, readily water-soluble. Inhibits hydration-swelling and dispersion of water-sensitive shale and clay to stabilize wellbore. Powerful inhibition of formation mud-making; also delivers fluid-loss control and rheology-modification to protect hydrocarbon zones.

Characteristics declared for the product and stated conditions. Selection and performance subject to technical evaluation of the fluid system.

Appearance

White or pale-yellow free-flowing powder.

Main Advantages

  • Strong inhibition of clay & cuttings hydration-dispersion.
  • Good thermal-salt tolerance and moderate fluid-loss control.
  • Effective for formation mud-control and wellbore stabilization.
  • Compatible with anionic / amphoteric additives.
  • Suitable for fresh-water, salt-water, saturated-salt-water water-based drilling fluids of various densities.

Fluid Systems Mentioned

Fresh WaterSalt WaterSaturated Salt Water

Specifications

ParameterValue / LimitUnitTest Conditions
AppearanceWhite/pale-yellow free-flowing powder——
Residue on sieve (0.90 mm)≤10.0%—
Moisture≤10.0%—
Purity≥75.0%—
Degree of Hydrolysis27.0–35.0%—
Potassium content≥11.0%—
Intrinsic viscosity≥6.0100 mL/g—
Chloride content≤5.0%—
Ignition residue≤40%—
Core linear-swelling reduction rate≥45.0%—

Application

Prepare dilute polymer solution before adding to avoid agglomeration. Recommended dosage 0.15%–0.5%. Do not pour dry powder directly into mud pit: add powder slowly under vigorous stirring until fully dissolved.

Dosage Guidance

0.15%–0.5%.

Indicative range from technical documentation. Final dosage requires testing and evaluation of the fluid system.

Packaging & Storage

3-in-1 composite bags with PE liner, net 25 kg/bag. Cool dry ventilated storage. Avoid skin-eye contact; rinse with plenty of water. Keep away from fire.

Available Documentation

Catalog technical data sheet: available. Request the applicable SDS and CoA; availability subject to confirmation.

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