Product Description
Polylube 9b is a next-generation drilling fluid lubricant built on new lubricity technology from a new source, engineered to deliver dependable, consistent performance across water-based mud systems.
- Diesel-Free Chemistry: Formulated with environmental performance as a design priority. Toxicity and environmental compliance testing is currently underway.
- Excellent Temperature Stability: Maintains lubricity and fluid performance characteristics across a wide range of operating temperatures, for consistent results well downhole.
- Rapid Production Scalability: Backed by a supply source that can scale production quickly to meet increased volume demand, without extended lead times.
- High Flash Point: Supports safer handling, storage, and transport compared to lower flash point alternatives.
Applications
Water-Based Mud (WBM) Drilling Fluid Systems
Active Mud System Lubricity Treatment
Torque & Drag Reduction
Land-Based Drilling Programs
Benefits
Diesel-Free Formulation
Excellent Temperature Stability
Rapid Production Scalability
High Flash Point
Safer Alternative to Volatile Fuels
Consistent Downhole Performance
Improved Lubricity & Reduced Torque/Drag
Product Availability
55-Gallon Drums
275-Gallon Totes
Bulk Deliveries
Samples available on request. Contact us for current lead times and volume pricing.
Product Data
| Property | Test Method | Specification |
| Physical State | SDS CG-069 | Liquid |
| Appearance | SDS CG-069 | Transparent light brown / tan |
| Odor | SDS CG-069 | Hydrocarbon |
| Flash Point (open cup) | SDS CG-069 | 425°F / 218°C |
| pH | SDS CG-069 | 2.91 |
| Diesel Content | SDS CG-069 | None |
| Relative Density | SDS CG-069 | < 1 vs. water |
| Vapor Pressure | SDS CG-069 | < 14.8 psia @ 70°F |
| Solubility (water) | SDS CG-069 | Negligible |
| Signal Word (per SDS) | SDS CG-069 | Danger |
Refer to the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete hazard classifications, precautionary statements, and handling requirements prior to use.
Not sure if Polylube 8 or Polylube 9b is right for you?
Polylube 8 is CHEM Group’s proven, lab-validated lubricity additive with an established track record across water-based drilling fluid systems. Polylube 9b is our newest formulation, featuring a significantly higher flash point (425°F vs. Polylube 8’s ~285°F), with additional performance testing currently underway. See the Polylube 8 product page for our proven option.