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Drilling Chemical Products Available Through Momentum

Gilsonite

MDF LERM

MDF MUL I

MDF MUL II

MDF THIN

MDF WET

MDF WET PLUS

GILSONITE

OBM Shale and Fluid Loss Control

Packaging: Available in 50 lb bags.

Gilsonite is a natural hydrocarbon additive used for filtrate loss control and shale stability in oil based drilling fluids. Its high molecular weight distribution gives it a softening point significantly higher than conventional polymers, allowing it to deform and seal under downhole conditions rather than melting into a low-viscosity liquid.

Product Sheet
Physical Properties, Typical
Softening point (ASTM E28.92) 365–420 °F
Sulfur (ASTM 2622) 1.94%
Total ash (ASTM D-3174) <1.0%
Specific gravity 1.2–1.5
Moisture (AGC Method) ~1%
Color in mass Black
Penetration (77 °F, 100gm, 5 sec) 0
Acid number (ASTM 664) <1 mg KOH/g
Flash point (COC) >540 °F
Needle penetration (ASTM D5) 1
Avg bulk density 38 lb/ft³

MDF LERM

Low-End Rheology Modifier

Packaging: Available in 5-gal pails, 55-gal drums, and 275-gal IBC tote tanks.

MDF LERM is a complex blend of dimer and trimer acids engineered to improve rheological and suspension characteristics across all base fluid systems. It increases low-shear viscosities and gel strengths for improved hole cleaning, enabling high rates of penetration while maintaining wellbore stability.

Product Sheet
Physical Properties, Typical
Appearance Dark amber/brown liquid
Specific gravity 0.849
Flash point >150 °F
Acid number (T.A.N.) 54.64 mg/g

MDF MUL I

Primary Emulsifier for OBM

Packaging: Available in 5-gal pails, 55-gal drums, 275-gal IBC totes, 330-gal IBC totes, and bulk transport loads.

MDF MUL I is a modified crude tall oil formulation in diesel designed to create stable water-in-oil emulsions across refined or crude oils, esters, ethers, synthetics, and mineral oil base systems. It lowers interfacial tension between oil and brine, stabilizes emulsions, and supports gauge hole drilling in shale and clay formations with improved penetration rates.

Product Sheet
Physical Properties, Typical
Appearance Dark amber liquid
Specific gravity 0.95
Flash point >73.8 °C (165 °F)
Pour point 21 °F
Viscosity 700–900 cP
Solubility Insoluble in water
Activity 70%
Odor Fatty

MDF MUL II

Secondary Emulsifier for OBM

Packaging: Available in 5-gal pails, 55-gal drums, 275-gal IBC totes, 330-gal IBC totes, and bulk transport loads.

Concentrated tall oil fatty acid in a polyamide solution in diesel. It tightens emulsion stability, ensures solids are oil-wet, and keeps filtrate water-free in synthetic oils, ethers, esters, polyolefins, internal olefins, and calcium or sodium brine systems. Best used in combination with MDF MUL I for a complete, stable emulsion system in shale and clay drilling applications.

Product Sheet
Physical Properties, Typical
Appearance Light red clear liquid
Specific gravity 0.899
Flash point >73.8 °C (165 °F)
Pour point 22 °F
Viscosity 700–900 cP
Solubility Insoluble
Activity 60%

MDF THIN

Oil Mud Thinner

Packaging: Available in 5-gal pails, 55-gal drums, and 275-gal IBC tote tanks.

High-performance invert oil based mud thinner effective in high-weight drilling mud systems where excessive gel strengths compromise circulation and drilling efficiency. It reduces gel strength without adversely affecting other mud properties and has demonstrated improvement in HTHP fluid loss in select applications.

Product Sheet
Physical Properties, Typical
Appearance Mobile liquid
Specific Gravity 0.85 @ 20°C
Flash Point 80%
Pour point 23°F
Viscosity (Brookfield) >158°F
Shelf Life (approx.) 730 days

MDF WET

Wetting Agent for OBM

Packaging: Available in 5-gal pails, 55-gal drums, 275-gal IBC totes, 330-gal IBC totes, and bulk transport loads.

Amido imidazoline formulation blended in diesel designed to promote rapid oil-wetting of drill solids and barite in oil based drilling fluid systems. It prevents loss of favorable mud rheology caused by water-wet solids and water influx, and enhances the performance of both primary and secondary OBM emulsifiers. Compatible with linear paraffins, esters, and synthetic olefins.

Product Sheet
Physical Properties, Typical
Appearance Brown liquid
Specific Gravity 0.86
Flash Point >73.8 °C (165 °F)
Pour point -55 °F
Viscosity (Brookfield) 5 ~ 10 cP
Solubility Slightly

MDF WET PLUS

Wetting Agent for OBM

Packaging: Available in 5-gal pails, 55-gal drums, and 275-gal IBC totes.

Enhanced wetting agent built on vegetable extract chemistry, offering improved oil-wetting performance compared to conventional formulations. Fully compatible with all commonly used base oils including diesel, linear paraffins, esters, and synthetic olefins. Designed for high mud weight and high-temperature applications where standard wetting agents fall short.

Product Sheet
Physical Properties, Typical
Appearance Amber liquid
Flashpoint (PMCC): 71 °C (158.9 °F)
Viscosity 120 DR on Fann 35 (100 rpm)
Specific gravity 0.9856
Pour point <0 °C
Solubility Soluble in oil
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