Paratene™ NTWF
“Non Toxic Water Foaming Agent”
Description
Paratene™ NTWF is a blend of non-toxic, nonionic surfactants designed to produce foam in water and brine. Paratene™ NTWF composition will provide a foamed water solution which meets or exceeds the toxicity requirements given by the Energy and Utility Board of Alberta.
Features and Advantages
- Non-Toxic
- Nonionic
- Non-flammable
- Good foam
- Very Low Surface Tension
Typical Physical Properties
Appearance Clear Liquid
Specific Gravity 1.01 at 15.5°C
Flash Point None
pH 7.5-8
Freeze Point 0°C
Ionic Character Nonionic
Methods of Application
Paratene™ NTWF can be added to drilling fluids or fracturing fluids at concentrations up to 1%. The table below gives the foam characteristics generated by Paratene™ NTWF.
Test Data
| % NTWF | Foam Quality (%) | Half-Life (s) |
| 0.1 | 73 | 25 |
| 0.2 | 75 | 25 |
| 0.4 | 79 | 72 |
| 0.6 | 83 | 120 |
| 1.0 | 85 | 160 |
| Tested in 1% Cacl2 | ||
| 0.6 | 81 | 90 |
| 1.0 | 84 | 140 |
Safety and Handling
Paratene™ NTWF is nontoxic and non hazardous. Refer to the material safety datasheet for additional information.
Woodrising Resources Ltd.
#2 321 37 Ave. N.E.
Calgary AB T2E 6P6
Canada
www.paratene.com
403-216-2130
Paratene™ is a wholly owned registered tradename of Woodrising Resources Ltd.