Base Fluids - Olefins, Synthetic Paraffins, Esters and their blends.  These fluids offer many beneficial properties which include zero aromatics, high flash points and low pour points, improved occupational hygiene profiles as well as good biodegradability and marine toxicology. The BIO-BASE^TM linear paraffin range includes a variety of different cuts and blends to meet your specific requirements. Our LAO products also consist of different cuts or blends including C14 and C14-16 grades, although again we can tailor this range of products to meet your exact requirements.

BIO-BASE^®100LF Link to Shrieve Data Sheet
(NEOFLO 1-58) Link to Shell Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®100LF:
Is part of Shell Chemicals’ Premium series of synthetic olefin and paraffin drilling base fluids.  Ideal for both deep and shallow water applications, BIO-BASE^®100LF helps reduce the risks associated with offshore discharges.  BIO-BASE^®100LF biodegrades under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, is non-toxic in the water column, and has low sediment toxicity.  This product has a low viscosity and pour point and will perform as well or better than traditional diesel or mineral oil based fluids. BIO-BASE^®100LF is fully compliant with the new US EPA Gulf of Mexico discharge regulations issued in October 2004.  BIO-BASE^®100LF is an internal olefin with a carbon chain length between C15 and C18.  BIO-BASE^®100LF has the lowest C14 content of any “compliant internal olefin” on the market today.

BIO-BASE^®220 Link to Shrieve Data Sheet
(NEOFLO 2-46) Link to Shell Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®220:
Is part of Shell Chemicals’ Mid-level series of synthetic olefin and paraffin drilling fluids.  Ideal for both deep water and shallow water applications, BIO-BASE^®220 biodegrades under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and is non-toxic in the water column.  The product has a low viscosity and pour point and will perform as well or better than mineral oil based fluids. BIO-BASE^®220 is a linear alpha olefin with a carbon chain length between C14 and C16.

BIO-BASE^®250 Link to Shrieve Data Sheet
(NEOFLO 2-48) Link to Shell Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®250:
Is part of Shell Chemicals’ Mid-level series of synthetic olefin and paraffin drilling fluids.  Ideal for both deep and shallow water applications, BIO-BASE^®250 helps reduce the risks associated with offshore discharges.  BIO-BASE^®250 biodegrades in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and is non-toxic in the water column.  The product has a low viscosity and pour point and is expected to perform as well or better than mineral oil based fluids.  BIO-BASE^®250 is a linear alpha olefin with a carbon chain length between C14 and C18.

BIO-BASE^®300 Link to Shrieve Data Sheet
(NEOFLO 3-14) Link to Shell Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®300:
Is part of Shell Chemicals’ Standard level series of the family of synthetic olefin/paraffin blended base fluids.  BIO-BASE^®300 is ideal for land-based applications and where cuttings will be captured and disposed of onshore.  BIO-BASE^®300 biodegrades aerobically, and is non-toxic in the water column.  The product has a low viscosity and pour point and performs as a direct replacement for diesel and mineral oil based fluids.  BIO-BASE^®300 is a linear paraffin with a carbon chain length between C11 and C14.

BIO-BASE^®300E Link to Shrieve Data Sheet
(NEOFLO 3-13) Link to Shell Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®300E:
Is part of Shell Chemicals’ Standard level series of the family of synthetic olefin/paraffin blended base fluids.  BIO-BASE^®300E is ideal for land-based applications.  It biodegrades aerobically, and is non-toxic in the water column.  The product has a low viscosity and pour point and is expected to perform as well or better than mineral oil based fluids.  BIO-BASE^®300E is a linear paraffin with a carbon chain length between C11 and C13.  This material is designed to serve the European drilling fluids market.

BIO-BASE^®360 Link to Shrieve Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®360:
Is a blend of Shell Chemicals’ Standard level series of paraffin drilling fluids.  BIO-BASE^®360 is ideal for land-based applications.  BIO-BASE^®360 biodegrades aerobically and is non-toxic in the water column.  The product has a low viscosity and pour point and performs as well or better than mineral oil based fluids.  BIO-BASE^®360 is a blend of iso-paraffins and linear paraffins with a carbon chain length rich in C15 and C16.

BIO-BASE^®410 Link to Shrieve Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®410:
BIO-BASE^®410 base fluid is a vegetable based Ester.  Ideal applications for esters are in deepwater applications and in shelf drilling where bottom hole temperatures of less than 350F are expected.  These are excellent base fluids for drilling fluid formulations due to their superior drilling performance and enhanced aquatic toxicity. Vegetable esters are readily biodegradable under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

BIO-BASE^®420 Link to Shrieve Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®420:
BIO-BASE^®420 base fluid is a vegetable based Ester.  Ideal applications for esters are in deepwater applications and in shelf drilling where bottom hole temperatures of less than 350F are expected.  These are excellent base fluids for drilling fluid formulations due to their superior drilling performance and enhanced aquatic toxicity.   Vegetable esters are readily biodegradable under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.  BIO-BASE 420 is less viscous than our BIO-BASE 410 fluid.

BIO-BASE^®560 Link to Shrieve Data Sheet

BIO-BASE^®560:
Is a blend of linear paraffins.  BIO-BASE^®560 is ideal for land-based applications anywhere in the world.  With several years of drilling fluid application in North America, South America and Northern Europe, BIO-BASE^®560 has established itself as a top diesel oil/mineral oil replacement fluid.  BIO-BASE^®560 has also been proven to be an excellent carrier fluid for polymer slurries used in well fracturing and stimulation operations.  BIO-BASE^®560 biodegrades aerobically, and is non-toxic in the water column.  The product has a low viscosity with high flash point.  BIO-BASE^®560 is a linear paraffin with a carbon chain length between C11 and C16.