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    • CEMENTING ADDITIVES
      • Antifoams
      • Anti-Settling
      • Chemical Washes & Spacers
      • Dispersants
      • Fluid Loss
      • Gas Control
      • Retarders
      • Specialty Additives
    • TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
    • SDS
    • CONTACT
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • CEMENTING ADDITIVES
    • Antifoams
    • Anti-Settling
    • Chemical Washes & Spacers
    • Dispersants
    • Fluid Loss
    • Gas Control
    • Retarders
    • Specialty Additives
  • TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
  • SDS
  • CONTACT

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. These additives help maintain slurry pumpability, improve placement control, and support reliable cementing performance across low, medium, and high-temperature conditions.

Product Specifications

P-R200

Product Name: PETROCHEM Low Temperature Retarder 200


Application: Designed for low-temperature cementing systems where controlled set time and reliable slurry placement are required.


Description: This retarder helps extend thickening time, maintain pumpability, and support consistent cement placement in low-temperature cementing applications.

P-R300

Product Name: PETROCHEM - Medium Temperature Retarder 300 (Powder) Application: This medium temperature retarder is specifically designed as a cementing additive for oilfield cement. Physical Form: Light Brown / Tan Powder Specific Gravity: 1.35 Temperature Range: < 149°C / < 300°F Description: This retarder for cement hydration effectively extends the thickening time and controls the setting rate, ensuring slurry pumpability and reliable cement placement in medium temperature cementing applications.

P-R350

Product Name: PETROCHEM - Medium to High Temperature Retarder 350 (Powder) Application: This medium to high temperature retarder is specifically designed as a cementing additive for oilfield cement systems. Physical Form: Light Brown / Tan Powder Specific Gravity: 1.41 Temperature Range: < 177°C / < 350°F Description: This product effectively retards cement hydration, extending thickening time and controlling the rate of set. It maintains slurry pumpability and supports reliable cement placement in medium to high temperature cementing applications using cement hydration retarders.

P-R400

Product Name: PETROCHEM - High Temperature Retarder 400 (Powder) Application: A high temperature retarder for cementing systems and an essential cementing additive. Physical Form: Light Tan Powder Specific Gravity: 1.67 Temperature Range: < 204°C / < 400°F Description: This retarder effectively manages cement hydration, extending thickening time and controlling the rate of set. It maintains slurry pumpability and supports reliable cement placement in oilfield cement applications under high temperature and high pressure (HTHP) conditions, specifically up to 400°F.

P-SR250L

Product Name: PETROCHEM – Low to Medium Temperature Synthetic Retarder 250 (Liquid) Application: A low to medium temperature retarder designed for cementing systems as an effective cement hydration retarder. Physical Form: Brown Liquid Specific Gravity: 1.08 Temperature Range: < 121°C / < 250°F Description: This retarder slows down cement hydration, extending the thickening time and controlling the set rate, which helps maintain slurry pumpability. It plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable cement placement in low to medium temperature cementing applications, making it an essential additive in oilfield cement operations.

P-SR300

Product Name: PETROCHEM – Medium Temperature Synthetic Retarder 300 (Powder) Application: This medium temperature retarder serves as a key cementing additive designed for oilfield cementing systems. Physical Form: White Powder Specific Gravity: 2.37 Temperature Range: < 149°C (< 300°F) Description: This product effectively retards cement hydration, extending thickening time and controlling the rate of set. It maintains slurry pumpability and ensures reliable cement placement in medium temperature cementing applications.

P-SR300L

Product Name: PETROCHEM – Medium Temperature Synthetic Retarder 300 (Liquid) Application: This medium temperature retarder serves as a vital component among cementing additives for cementing systems. Physical Form: Brown Liquid Specific Gravity: 1.21 Temperature Range: < 149°C (< 300°F) Description: Designed to effectively retard cement hydration, this product extends thickening time and controls the rate of set, thereby maintaining slurry pumpability and ensuring reliable cement placement in medium temperature oilfield cement applications.

P-SR400

Product Name: PETROCHEM – High Temperature Synthetic Retarder 400 (Powder)


Application: This high-temperature retarder serves as a crucial component in HPHT cementing systems, particularly in formulations using reactive wollastonite and magnesium oxide. It acts as an effective cement hydration retarder, ensuring optimal performance in challenging conditions.


Physical Form: White Powder


Specific Gravity: 1.47


Temperature Range: 149–204°C / 300–400°F BHCT


Description: PETROCHEM provides controlled and predictable retardation in high-temperature cement systems, contributing to effective cementing additives. It maintains slurry rheology, pumpability, and stability under elevated temperature and pressure conditions. Specifically designed for reactive formulations such as wollastonite and magnesium oxide systems, it ensures reliable thickening-time control and consistent cement placement essential for successful oilfield cement applications.

P-SR400L

Product Name: PETROCHEM – High Temperature Synthetic Retarder 400 (Liquid) Application: High temperature retarder for oilfield cementing systems Physical Form: Brown Liquid Specific Gravity: 1.22 Temperature Range: < 204°C (< 400°F) Description: This high-performance retarder is designed to slow cement hydration, thereby extending thickening time and controlling the rate of set. It ensures slurry pumpability and supports reliable cement placement in high temperature cementing applications, particularly under high temperature and high pressure (HTHP) conditions up to 400°F. As an essential component in cementing additives, it enhances the effectiveness of cement hydration retarders.

Cement Retarders

TDS (P-R200) (pdf)

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TDS (P-R300) (pdf)

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TDS (P-R350) (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-SR400) (pdf)

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TDS (P-SR400L) (pdf)

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