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Isopropyl alcohol

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002051

A clear, flammable organic compound commonly used in drilling fluids as a solvent or defoamer. It assists in breaking down contaminants and can reduce surface tension in water-based muds, preventing excessive foaming. This alcohol is also known by its abbreviation, IPA, or its chemical name, isopropanol.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002051
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002051",
  "term": "Isopropyl alcohol",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A clear, flammable organic compound commonly used in drilling fluids as a solvent or defoamer. It assists in breaking down contaminants and can reduce surface tension in water-based muds, preventing excessive foaming. This alcohol is also known by its abbreviation, IPA, or its chemical name, isopropanol.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/isopropyl-alcohol/"
}

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