Thinners
Thinner for oil-based mud
A thinner brings down the viscosity of an invert emulsion mud that has become too thick. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies GS Thin O for this purpose, for mud thickened by contamination or over-treatment.
When oil-based mud needs thinning
High viscosity in an invert emulsion raises pump pressure and can make it harder to run pipe without pressure surges. It usually has a cause worth finding first: fine solids, water or other contamination, or too much viscosifier. A thinner treats the symptom, and solids control or dilution may be needed alongside it.
Thinning water-based mud instead?
Water-based mud uses a different chemistry, listed under Dispersants, which includes lignite, lignosulphonate and the polymeric GS Thin W.
Product designations and classifications are those of the manufacturer. Descriptions explain the function of the chemistry and are not performance specifications. Technical data sheets and certificates of analysis are issued with quotation. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd is a supplier of these products.
Products in this range
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GS Thin O
Thinner
Thins invert mud that has become too thick from contamination or over-treatment.
Frequently asked questions
What thins oil-based drilling mud?
A dedicated invert emulsion thinner, used where contamination or over-treatment has made the mud too thick. Galaxy Drilling Fluids Pvt Ltd supplies GS Thin O for this purpose.