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Zinc/Calcium bromide Brine (solution)

Chemical Name: Zinc Bromide/Calcium Bromide Brine

Formula: ZnBr2/CaBr2

CAS Number: MIXTURE

General & Use:
Zinc bromide/calcium bromide solution with its density of 19.2 lb/US gallon is used in oil and gas well completions and workovers.

Specifications:

Appearance clear solution
Specific Gravity 20˚C/20˚C (g/ml) 2.310-2.330
pH of a 1:10 aqueous solution 5.0-6.0
Crystallization Point (TCT) ˚C -7 max
Hydroxyl Number (%) 0.30-0.38
ZnBr2 (%) 54-57
CaBr2 (%) 20.0-23.0

 

Packing:
Zinc bromide/calcium bromide solution is supplied in road tankers, in 400 kg PE drums or in IBCs.

Toxicity
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Harmful if swallowed.

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Toxicity to the environment – Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.