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Vinyl polymer

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004048

A type of synthetic polymer formed from vinyl monomers, often used as a fluid loss control agent, viscosifier, or dispersant in drilling fluids. These polymers can modify the rheological properties of the mud and improve filter cake quality. Examples include polyvinyl alcohol and vinyl acetate copolymers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-004048
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004048",
  "term": "Vinyl polymer",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A type of synthetic polymer formed from vinyl monomers, often used as a fluid loss control agent, viscosifier, or dispersant in drilling fluids. These polymers can modify the rheological properties of the mud and improve filter cake quality. Examples include polyvinyl alcohol and vinyl acetate copolymers.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/vinyl-polymer/"
}

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