D-D drilling detergent is an aqueous blend of surface-active agents that reduces the surface tension of all water-based drilling fluids and reduces the sticking tendency of water-sensitive shale cuttings.

Applications

D-D detergent has application in all drilling areas and can be used in virtually any water-based drilling fluid. It is used primarily in upper-hole drilling to

minimize drill bit and bottomhole assembly (BHA) balling

reduce surface tension

aid in dropping sand and the removal of drill solids.