API Spec 13A

API Spec 13A – Drilling Fluids Materials, Nineteenth Edition, Includes Addendum 1 (2020) and Addendum 2 (2022)

API MONOGRAM PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2020

This specification covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite; hematite; bentonite; non-treated bentonite; attapulgite; sepiolite; technical grade, low-viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-LVT); technical grade, high-viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-HVT); starch; low-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-LV); high-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-HV); and drilling-grade xanthan gum. This specification is intended for the use of manufacturers, distributors, and end users of named products. Annex A (informative) contains information on the API Monogram Program and requirements for the approved use of the API Monogram by licensees.

Product Details

Edition:

19th

Published:

10/01/2019

Number of Pages:

123

File Size:

1 file , 2 MB

Redline File Size:

2 files , 7.9 MB

Product Code(s):

GX13A019, GX13A019, GX13A019, GX13A019

Note:

This product is unavailable in Russia, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, Ukraine, Belarus, Iran