Product Description
SMD Biocide is a low-toxicity, broad-spectrum biocide designed to reduce and prevent bacterial and fungal activity in water-based fluids. It is a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to glutaraldehyde, as it does not cause skin sensitisation or dermatitis during handling.
Advantages
- Effective at low concentrations
- Works across a wide pH range
- Easy to apply
- Helps prevent corrosion caused by bacterial activity
- Compatible with most water-based additives
Applications
- Bacteria can multiply rapidly in drilling fluids. Treating the system early is critical to halt bacterial reproduction. Once bacterial enzymes are released, causing polymer degradation, the damage cannot be reversed. SMD Biocide prevents and controls this reproductive cycle.
- Dosage rates vary depending on mud systems, location, water quality, and temperature.
- In environments with high humidity or temperature that accelerate bacterial growth, more frequent dosing may be required.
Recommended Treatment
Use 0.4–4 L/m³ (0.1–1.5 lb/bbl) depending on system requirements.
