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Cement Retarders

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PETROCHEM R Series conventional retarders and SR Series synthetic cement retarders are designed to delay cement hydration and extend thickening time during oilwell cementing operations.


Available in powder and liquid formulations, these additives help maintain slurry pumpability, improve placement control, and support reliable cementing performance across a range of downhole temperatures.

Product Specifications

P-R200

Product Name: PETROCHEM - Low Temperature Retarder 200 (Powder)
Application: Thickening time control for primary and remedial oilwell cementing in low-temperature wells
Physical Form: Dark Brown Powder
Specific Gravity: 1.23
Temperature Range: 200°F (93°C)
Description: Powdered cement retarder designed to delay cement hydration, extend thickening time, and control the rate of set while maintaining slurry pumpability and supporting reliable cement placement in low-temperature applications.

P-R300

Product Name: PETROCHEM - Medium Temperature Retarder 300 (Powder)
Application: Thickening time control for primary and remedial oilwell cementing in medium-temperature wells
Physical Form: Light Brown / Tan Powder
Specific Gravity: 1.35
Temperature Range: 300°F (149°C)
Description: Powdered cement retarder designed to control cement hydration and extend thickening time while maintaining slurry stability, pumpability, and placement control in medium-temperature cementing applications.

P-R400

Product Name: PETROCHEM - Low to High Temperature Retarder 400 (Powder)
Application: Thickening time control for low to high temperature and HTHP oilwell cementing operations
Physical Form: Light Tan Powder
Specific Gravity: 1.67
Temperature Range: 200–400°F (93–204°C)
Description: High-performance powdered cement retarder designed to provide predictable and repeatable thickening time control while maintaining slurry pumpability and stable rheology across a broad temperature range, supporting reliable cement placement in deep and HTHP wells.

P-SR250L

Product Name: PETROCHEM - Low to Medium Temperature Synthetic Retarder 250 (Liquid)
Application: Controlled thickening time for primary and remedial oilwell cementing in freshwater and seawater systems
Physical Form: Brown Liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.08
Temperature Range: 250°F (121°C)
Description: Liquid synthetic cement retarder designed to provide controlled cement hydration and predictable thickening time development while maintaining slurry pumpability, rheological stability, and consistent placement performance in low to medium temperature applications.

P-SR300

Product Name: PETROCHEM - Medium Temperature Synthetic Retarder 300 (Powder)
Application: Thickening time and set-time control for primary and remedial oilwell cementing in low to medium temperature wells
Physical Form: White Powder
Specific Gravity: 2.37
Temperature Range: 300°F (149°C)
Description: Powdered synthetic cement retarder designed to delay cement hydration, extend thickening time, and control the rate of set while maintaining slurry pumpability and supporting reliable cement placement in low to medium temperature applications.

P-SR300L

Product Name: PETROCHEM - Medium Temperature Synthetic Retarder 300 (Liquid)
Application: Controlled thickening time for primary and remedial oilwell cementing in medium-temperature wells
Physical Form: Brown Liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.21
Temperature Range: 300°F (149°C)
Description: Liquid synthetic cement retarder designed to extend thickening time, provide predictable set-time control, and maintain slurry pumpability and rheological stability for consistent cement placement in medium-temperature applications.

P-SR400L

Product Name: PETROCHEM - High Temperature Synthetic Retarder 400 (Liquid)
Application: Thickening time and set-time control for primary and remedial oilwell cementing in high-temperature and HTHP wells
Physical Form: Brown Liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.23
Temperature Range: 400°F (204°C)
Description: High-temperature liquid synthetic cement retarder designed to delay cement hydration, extend thickening time, and control the rate of set while maintaining slurry pumpability and supporting reliable cement placement under high-temperature and HTHP conditions.

Technical Data Sheets (TDS)

TDS (P-R200) (pdf)

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TDS (P-R300) (pdf)

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TDS (P-R400) (pdf)

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TDS (P-SR250L) (pdf)

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TDS (P-SR300) (pdf)

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TDS (P-SR300L) (pdf)

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TDS (P-SR400L) (pdf)

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