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CETCO provides bentonite-based products from a wide range of construction, environmental and industrial applications. Sodium bentonite is a naturally occurring, versatile clay with a myriad of commercial and industrial uses. Sodium bentonite is comprised mainly of montmorillonite, a layered clay mineral, whose broad, thin platelets are ideally shaped for use as a hydraulic barrier.

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CETCO® HI-SWELL

CETCO HI-SWELL is an easy mixing, high quality 200 mesh product made from naturally occurring sodium bentonite. CETCO HI-SWELL is made from the highest grade Australian sodium bentonite and it is designed for use in various civil engineering applications. CETCO HI-SWELL meets the performance criteria of the American Petroleum Institute (API) 13A, Section 11 specification.

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CETCO® X-TORQUE

CETCO X-TORQUE is a new generation, environmentally friendly drilling lubricant with enhanced corrosion protection. It is a concentrated aqueous solution that mixes well in most water types and is capable of delivering superior performance at lower dosages than competitive products. CETCO X-TORQUE is designed for use in most drilling and boring applications such as HDD

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CLAY CUTTER

CLAY CUTTER is a concentrated, non-hazardous, proprietary clay inhibitor that can be used with either polymer or bentonite drilling fluid systems. CLAY CUTTER is an ideal additive for HDD bores in reactive clay soils.

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DRILL-TERGE

DRILL-TERGE is a liquid solution of nonionic surfactants formulated to increase detergency and wetting properties of drilling fluids. Designed to control interfacial tension and inhibit the hydration and dispersion of clay and shale.

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HERCUL-EZ®

HERCUL-EZ is a proprietary additive that is used in conjunction with bentonite based drilling muds. With proper formulation, the system will produce a unique drilling fluid with excellent shear thinning characteristics. At low shear or at rest, the fluid will gel and allow for suspension of large cuttings, yet thins immediately under pumping conditions. At

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INSTA-VIS™ PLUS

INSTA-VIS PLUS is a multi-functional liquid polymer designed to improve drilling efficiency in both horizontal and vertical drilled holes through its rapid field mixing, viscosity development, and clay and shale inhibition.

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MAGMA FIBRE FINE

MAGMA FIBER FINE is a specially formulated, extrusion spun mineral fiber. This coarse, long flexible fiber will give increased circulation by bridging and plugging off voids, fractures, and all types of permeable formations.

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PURE GOLD MEDIUM CHIP

PUREGOLD MEDIUM CHIPS are natural sodium bentonite screened to 1/4 inch (0.64 cm) to 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) in size. Sealing shallow boreholes and seismic shot holes; decommissioning wells; providing an interface between gravel pack and bentonite or cement grout. NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 Certified.

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REL-PAC

Rel-Pac is a non-fermenting granular polymer designed for building a low-solids drilling fluid with increased borehole stability. Rel-Pac is a highly dispersible polymer that prevents the formation of hard lumps or fish eyes, for maximum product efficiency.

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SHORE PAC®

SHORE PAC is an easy mixing, water soluble, polymer supplied as a granular powder. SHORE PAC is designed for preparation of viscous earth-reinforcing fluids or slurries for a variety of drilling, trenching, and walling applications in the geo-construction industry.

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SODA ASH

SODA ASH is the common name for sodium carbonate, which separates calcium into sodium and carbonate ions in solution. SODA ASH is used to raise the pH of make-up water for bentonite and polymer drilling fluids by precipitating soluble calcium. Using SODA ASH will increase the performance of bentonite and polymer drilling fluids. NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard

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SUPER THIN

SUPER THIN is a highly concentrated additive engineered to reduce drilling fluid viscosity, assist in settling solids, and disperse the filter cake created by a bentonite drilling fluid. It offers immediate thinning action, reduces gel strength, and is more cost-effective than traditional thinners. SU PER THI N is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 60, Drinking Water

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SUSPEND-IT

SUSPEND-IT is an easy mixing biopolymer additive used to control drilling fluid rheology. Designed to enhance gel strength of the drilling fluid for improved suspension and transporting of drill cuttings, gravel, and cobble on long bores. SUSPEND-IT will perform effectively in fresh or saltwater.

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VOLCLAY® 180

VOLCLAY 180 is a high yielding, bentonite drilling mud made from the highest grade Australian sodium bentonite. VOLCLAY 180 is designed as a one bag mix product. It contains polymer additives that provide excellent barrel yield and ultra-low fluid loss.

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