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ISO 13500 AMD 1: Petroleum and natural gas industries — Drilling fluid materials — Specifications and tests AMENDMENT 1: Barite 4,1

Publication Date: Dec 1, 2010
SDO: ISO: International Organization for Standardization
 DOD Adopted   ANSI Approved Approved

This International Standard covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite, haematite, bentonite, nontreated bentonite, OCMA-grade bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, technical-grade low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-LVT), technical-grade high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-HVT), starch, low-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-LV), high-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-HV) and drilling-grade Xanthomonas campestris (Xanthan gum). This International Standard is intended for the use of manufacturers of named products.

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