Itric CID: Product Bulletin

Product Bulletin
CITRIC ACID CITRIC ACID (H3C6H5O7) is a commercial chemical used to reduce

pH, precipitate soluble calcium and sequester iron. It is used to
reduce pH and remove calcium when drilling cement, to reduce the
potential of crosslinking polymers (xanthan and others) from iron,
and to prevent fish-eyes when mixing polymers.
CITRIC ACID is an organic acid and is less reactive than sulfuric or
hydrochloric acid, thereby, being somewhat safer to handle.
CAUTION: See product handling information.
Physical appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . Opaque to white granules

TYPICAL PHYSICAL Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.542
PROPERTIES Solubility @ 68°F (20°C) . . . . . . . . . . 169 g/100 ml water
CITRIC ACID is used to reduce pH lime which is roughly equivalent

APPLICATIONS and remove calcium when treating to 0.78 lb (0.35 kg) of cement.
cement contamination. This chemi- When formulating polymer
cal reaction forms calcium citrate, a fluids, such as FLO-PROT or other
very low solubility (0.085 g/100 ml) xanthan-containing systems, in
precipitate, as follows: oilfield waters with soluble iron
2[H3C6H5O7 • H2O] + 3 Ca(OH)2 → contents above 40 mg/l, it is recom-
Ca3(C6H5O7)2 ↓ + 8 H2O mended to pretreat the water with
0.25 to 0.50 lb/bbl (0.7 to 1.43 kg/m3)
When using CITRIC ACID to treat of CITRIC ACID, reducing the pH to the
cement contamination: 4.0 to 5.0 range, to sequester the iron
CITRIC ACID (lb/bbl) = Excess lime and prevent fish-eyes. Pretreatment
(lb/bbl) x 1.893 x Fw will prevent crosslinking and excess
gelation of the polymer system.
Where:
CITRIC ACID chelates iron at a ratio
Fw = Water fraction from retort
of 3.5:1 or 35 ppm CITRIC ACID to
analysis (% water/100)
chelate 10 ppm Fe3+.
One pound (0.45 kg) of CITRIC ACID
will remove 0.53 lb (0.24 kg) of excess
• Widely available and multi- • As compared to alternative acids,
ADVANTAGES functional acid. less reactive and safer to handle,
• Reduces pH and removes i.e. better health, safety and envi-
calcium to pretreat or remedy ronmental considerations.
cement contamination.
• Sequesters soluble iron to prevent
polymer crosslinking.
• More expensive than other more • Requires higher treatments than

LIMITATIONS reactive acids. alternative chemicals.
• Supply is occasionally limited.
Bioassay information is available tract, and may react violently with

TOXICITY upon request. other chemicals, especially strong
AND HANDLING Handle as an industrial chemical, alkalies such as caustic soda or lime.
wearing protective equipment CITRIC ACID should be added
and observing the precautions as slowly to the mud system through
described on the Transportation and a properly designed mud hopper.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Do not mix CITRIC ACID with other
Avoid exposure and handle only chemicals or through a chemical
when fully protected. CITRIC ACID barrel which is used to mix caustic
can burn eyes, skin and respiratory soda or other strong alkalies.
CITRIC ACID is usually packaged in opened it should be used immedi-

PACKAGING 50- and 100-lb (22.7- and 45.4-kg), ately. CITRIC ACID is reactive and may
AND STORAGE or 25-kg (55-lb), multi-wall, paper be corrosive to certain materials.
sacks; numerous other sack sizes Spills should be cleaned up using
are used. protective equipment as described on
Store in a dry area away from water the MSDS and with the utmost care.
and alkaline materials. Keep all con-
tainers sealed. Once a container is
This material is supplied solely for informational purposes and M-I Drilling Fluids L.L.C.
makes no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accu-
racy or use of this data. All product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the
Standard Terms of Sale.
P.O. Box 721110
Houston, Texas 77272-1110
Tel: 281·561·1300
Fax: 281·561·7240
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CITRIC ACID CITRIC ACID (H3C6H5O7) is a commercial chemical used to reduce

Physical appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . Opaque to white granules

CITRIC ACID is used to reduce pH lime which is roughly equivalent

• More expensive than other more • Requires higher treatments than

Bioassay information is available tract, and may react violently with

CITRIC ACID is usually packaged in opened it should be used immedi-

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