PETROCHEM R Series conventional retarders and SR Series synthetic cement retarders are formulated to control cement hydration and extend thickening time during oilwell cementing operations.
Available in powder and liquid formulations, these additives are designed to maintain slurry pumpability and provide dosage dependent thickening time control across low to high temperature and HPHT cementing applications.
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)
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)
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: <400°F (204°C)
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)
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: 2.08
Temperature Range: <300°F (149°C)
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: 1.16
Temperature Range: <300°F (149°C)
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: 1.22
Temperature Range: <400°F (204°C)
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