Visco Elastic Surfactant

Viscosifier

Visco elastic surfactant

SOL ElastiGel (Visco Elastic Surfactant)is an advanced fluid system additive designed to provide viscosity and suspension without the use of conventional polymers or solid viscosifiers. Unlike traditional rheology modifiers, VES forms a dynamic, self-assembling micellar structure in solution that delivers viscoelastic properties, enabling efficient suspension and transport of solids while maintaining a clean and residue-free system.

This unique mechanism allows the fluid to exhibit high viscosity under low shear conditions for suspension, and low viscosity under high shear for easy pumping—making it highly effective in demanding oilfield applications. VES systems are particularly valued in operations where clean fluid recovery, minimal formation damage, and high thermal stability are critical. They are widely used in drilling, completion, and stimulation fluids, especially in environments requiring superior fluid performance without polymer-related residue or damage.

  • Provides viscosity and suspension without solid particles or polymer residues
  • Forms reversible viscoelastic structures for efficient fluid performance
  • Enhances proppant and solids transport in fluid systems
  • Leaves minimal residue, reducing formation damage and cleanup requirements
  • Maintains stability under high temperature and varying salinity conditions
  • Improves fluid recovery and post-treatment productivity
  • Compatible with a wide range of brine systems and additives
  • Breaks cleanly after application, ensuring efficient fluid removal
  • Reduces risk of permeability impairment compared to polymer-based systems
  • Ideal for applications requiring clean and damage-free fluid systems
  • Hydraulic fracturing fluids for efficient proppant transport
  • Completion fluids where clean fluid recovery is essential
  • Gravel packing operations requiring residue-free systems
  • Drilling fluids in sensitive formations
  • Acidizing and stimulation treatments
  • High temperature and high salinity well environments
  • Offshore and deepwater operations requiring high-performance fluid systems
  • Wells where formation damage must be minimized

 

Appearance Yellow, Clear Liquid
Viscosity 250 mPa.s at 25°C
Solubility Soluble in water
pH 6.9
Specific Gravity (25°C) 0.97 – 1.02

Request Product Inquiry