Description
A blend of natural polymers in an aqueous solution with a crosslinking agent, employed for a variety of pipeline maintenance applications including dewatering, deoiling, cleaning, and fluid separation. This pumpable fluid creates a cross-linked gel upon turbulent flow when pumped through a restriction to generate shear. The cross-linked gel can be pushed with a variety of non-acidic liquids - usually potable water, treated seawater, or MEG - but cannot be propelled with gas. The crosslink can be broken when necessary using the associated Gel 33 Breaker, with crosslink reversal occurring within 10 minutes.