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Preservative

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002909

A chemical additive used in water-based drilling fluids to inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. These microorganisms can degrade organic polymers, leading to a loss of viscosity, fluid loss control, and potential souring of the mud. Common preservatives include biocides like glutaraldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing compounds.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002909
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002909",
  "term": "Preservative",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A chemical additive used in water-based drilling fluids to inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. These microorganisms can degrade organic polymers, leading to a loss of viscosity, fluid loss control, and potential souring of the mud. Common preservatives include biocides like glutaraldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing compounds.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/preservative/"
}

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