HEMATITE is a high density weighting material. The hematite ore used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids has a mica like crystal structure
ground to a particle size suitable for use in drilling fluids.
Hematite is applicable in all types of drilling fluids, including freshwater, seawater and oil-base muds. It can be used to increase the density of all drilling and completion fluids to 25 lb/gal (3.0 SG).Hematite is most frequently used in high-density, oil-base muds. Fluids weighted with Hematite contain fewer solids by volume than those weighted with barite, making higher mud weights possible. It is especially useful in high-density kill fluids.
The quantity of Hematite required can be calculated using the following formula:
1,750 (w2- w1)
Hematite , lb/bbl= ----------------------
41.66 - w2
Where:
w1= Initial mud weight in lb/gal
w2= Desired mud weight in lb/ga
5,000 (w2- w1)
Hematite, kg/m3 = -------------------------
5.0 - w2
Where:
w1= Initial mud weight in specific gravity
w2= Desired mud weight in specific gravity
Physical appearance : Dry – red to brown powder
Particle hardness : 5 – 6 MOHS scale (1-10)
Bulk density :143 lb/ft3 (2,291 kg/m3)
Specific gravity : 5.0
Particle size :<1.5% wt >200 mesh (75 micron)
:<15% wt ~325 mesh (>45 micron)
:<15% wt <6 micron
Soluble hardness :<100 mg/kg
Advantage :
regarded as a secondary sulfide scavengerWhen Hematite is used in H2S areas, a high pH should be maintained and an appropriate primary scavenger, should be used.
- Muds contain fewer solids than similar-density barite muds due to the 20% higher specific gravity
- Muds have improved rheological values; generally plastic viscosities are 2 to 30% less than barite muds.
- Use of muds usually results in higher rates of penetration.
- Higher bulk density than barite, consequently more weight is held in the same volume bulk tanks and a smaller volume must be transported to the wellsite.
- Less Hematitethan barite isrequired to achieve the same mud weight, reducing mud costs.
- Has a narrower particle size distri-bution with a larger average particle size as compared to barite.
- A harder mineral than barite, thus more resistant to particle-size degradation.
- Approximately 97% acid-soluble in 15% hydrochloric acid (HCl).Will partially scavenge hydrogensulfide at neutral and low pH levels and
- May be environmentally preferred to barite in certain locations
| Product Name | Hematite |
| Product Type | RXSOL-81-8136-050 |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Stock Point ::: Mumbai, Kandla, Chennai, Ennore, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Fujairah
| Phone | +91 22 27815541 / 42 |
| Fax | +91 22 2781 1318 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
| mail@rxmarine.com |
| Name | CAS# | % by Weight |
| Silica, crystalline, quartz | 14808-60-7 |
0-5 % |
| Hematite | 1317-60-8 | 95-100 % |
| EMERGENCY OVERVIEW |
CAUTION! MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing airborne product. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
This product is a/an red to black powder. May form explosive dust-air mixtures. Slippery when wet. Dike and contain spills. Keep out of sewers and waterways. No significant immediate hazards for emergency response personnel are known. |
| ACUTE EFFECTS: | |
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HEALTH HAZARDS, GENERAL: |
Particulates may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Particulate inhalation may lead to pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and bronchial asthma. Dermatitis and asthma may result from short contact periods. |
| INHALATION | May be irritating to the respiratory tract if inhaled. |
| INGESTION | May cause gastric distress, nausea and vomiting if ingested. |
| SKIN | May be irritating to the skin. |
| EYES | May be irritating to the eyes. |
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Eye Contact |
Promptly wash eyes with lots of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. |
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Skin Contact |
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. |
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General |
Persons seeking medical attention should carry a copy of this MSDS with them. |
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Inhalation |
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical attention. |
| Ingestion | Drink a couple of glasses water or milk. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention. |
| AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (°F) | N/D |
| FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%) | N/D |
| FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%) | N/D |
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA | Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. |
| SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES | No specific fire fighting procedure given. |
| UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS | No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. |
| HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS | This material is not combustible. No specific hazardous combustion products noted. |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
Wear proper personal protective equipment (see MSDS Section 8).
SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:
Avoid generating and spreading of dust. Shovel into dry containers. Cover and move the containers. Flush the area with water. Do not contaminate drainage or waterways. Repackage or recycle if possible.
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Handling precautions |
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| Storage precautions: | Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area. Keep in original container. |
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Engineering Controls |
Use appropriate engineering controls such as, exhaust ventilation and process enclosure, to reduce air contamination and keep worker exposure below the applicable limits. |
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Ventilation |
Supply natural or mechanical ventilation adequate to exhaust airborne product and keep exposures below the applicable limits. |
| Eye protection |
Wear dust resistant safety goggles where there is danger of eye contact. |
| Protecative clothing: | Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. |
| Hygienic work practices | Wash promptly with soap and water if skin becomes contaminated. Change work clothing daily if there is any possibility of contamination. |
| COLOR | Red. to Black. |
| ODOR | Metallic. |
| SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION | Insoluble in water |
| MELT./FREEZ. POINT (°F, interval) | 2849 |
| DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml) | 5.24 |
| VAPOR DENSITY (air=1) | N/A |
| VAPOR PRESSURE | N/A |
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Stability |
Stable |
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Conditions to Avoid |
Not relevant. |
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Hazardous polymerization |
Will not polymerize. |
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Polymerization Description |
Not relevant. |
| materials to avoid | Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents. |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS | No specific hazardous decomposition products noted |
| EMERGENCY OVERVIEW |
CAUTION! MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing airborne product. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
This product is a/an red to black powder. May form explosive dust-air mixtures. Slippery when wet. Dike and contain spills. Keep out of sewers and waterways. No significant immediate hazards for emergency response personnel are known. |
| ACUTE EFFECTS: | |
|
HEALTH HAZARDS, GENERAL: |
Particulates may cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Particulate inhalation may lead to pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and bronchial asthma. Dermatitis and asthma may result from short contact periods. |
| INHALATION | May be irritating to the respiratory tract if inhaled. |
| INGESTION | May cause gastric distress, nausea and vomiting if ingested. |
| SKIN | May be irritating to the skin. |
| EYES | May be irritating to the eyes. |
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Wast management:
This product does not meet the criteria of a hazardous waste if discarded in its purchased form. Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of the product to determine at the time of disposal, whether the product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. This is because product uses, transformations, mixtures, processes, etc, may render the resultingmaterials hazardous. Empty containers retain residues. All labeled precautions must be observed
DISPOSAL METHODS:
Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Should this product become a waste, dispose of in a permitted industrial landfill. Ensure that containers are empty by RCRA criteria prior to disposal in a permitted industrial landfill.
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