Polyanionic Cellulose - PAC

Polyanionic Cellulose (PAC) is a high purity additive used in water and well drilling. It can be applied in fresh water drilling, seawater drilling, and brine water based mud systems. It is easily soluble in water, having excellent properties of salt resistance, Calcium and Magnesium resistance, and reduced filtration loss.

Product Details

Formula:

(C6H10O5)n

CAS Number:

9004-32-4

Also Known As:

PAC

Structure:

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applications:

Polyanionic Cellulose is a premium product having a higher degree of carboxymethyl substitution and contains less residual NaCl than technical grade carboxymethylcellulose alone. Along with reducing filtration loss, PAC can be used as a thickening agent, rheology controller, bond, stabilizer, colloid protector, and suspending agent.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White powder

Density, g/cm3

1.5

Grades

PAC-R, PAC-LV

Melting point, °C

76-78

Molecular weight, g/mol

Variable

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.504

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