Application Technologies

Shale inhibitors

Shale Inhibition or stabilization is key when drilling / fracturing rock formation with dispersing or swelling clays such as kaolinite, lutite, illite or smectite. Evonik offers various chemistries that are more environmentally friendly than traditional additives

  • Concentrated
  • Chlorine Free
  • Organic chemical
  • Permanent type shale inhibition