High-Performance Mixtures, Perfected for Every Drill
DRILLING FLUID ADDITIVES
High-performance drilling fluid additives by Siam Minerals, engineered for every drilling application—delivering consistent results, efficiency, and reliability.
With years of field experience, Siam Minerals has become a benchmark for high-performance drilling products. Siam Minerals mud engineers have worked across diverse geological conditions in Asia and Europe, using their expertise to develop a wide range of drilling solutions capable of handling the most challenging environments. Siam Minerals products perform reliably under extreme conditions such as high shear stress, saltwater contamination, sticky clay, or hard rock. By carefully controlling and adjusting the rheological properties of drilling fluids, smooth, efficient, and trouble-free drilling operations are ensured.
Viscosifier
Essential additives that provide the carrying capacity needed to transport cuttings and debris away from the drill bit
Filtrate Control
Specialized materials that control fluid loss, protecting formations and preserving drilling fluid performance
Lubricant
Lubricants act as a shield for moving metal components—minimizing wear, cutting friction, and maximizing equipment lifespan
Circulation Loss
Loss circulation materials help control drilling fluid losses, improve drilling efficiency, and ultimately lower operational costs.
Grease
A key element that safeguards the reliability and longevity of mission-critical equipment.
Dispersant
Specialized agents designed to disperse oil efficiently, breaking it into smaller droplets throughout the water column
Foam
Effectively lifts away dirt, grease, and stubborn residues, leaving surfaces clean and clear
Clay Inhibitor
Stops clay from dispersing and swelling, protecting drilling operations from costly downhole challenges.
Siam Minerals Viscosifier
Powerful additives that create the right carrying capacity to clear cuttings and debris, keeping the drill bit clean and efficient.
Engineered for tough foundation projects, BOREPOL® X5 is a high-viscosity synthetic polymer that enhances solid-free drilling fluids. Optimized for cohesive soils and high polymer load mud systems, it ensures consistent, reliable performance even in the most challenging ground conditions.
Primary Applications:
Polymer drilling fluid systems
For high-polymer-load mud systems to apply in cohesive soil e.g., reactive clay or mixed soil profile (clay, silt and sand)
Product advantages:
High Purity & Concentrated – Contains a high level of active polymer for extended durability
Clay Stabilizer – Prevents clay swelling, sticking, and clogging
Easy to Mix – No high-shear mixing equipment required
Lubricant – Enhances lubricity, reducing torque and drag
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 25 kg
Dimension: 57 x 36 x 18 cm
BOREPOL® X5 is delivered in 15 kg plastic drums or 25 kg bags, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
Borepol® X5
ULTRA-HIGH VISCOSITY FORMULATION OF CELLULOSIC ETHERS
Ultra-high viscosity and free-flowing, SIM TROL EXTRA® is a water-soluble polymer that optimizes rheology and protects against fluid loss in water-based drilling operations.
Primary Applications:
Improves viscosity and reduces fluid loss in bentonite suspensions
Stabilizes water-sensitive formations and enhances foam performance
Pairs with SIM CORE 800® or SIM LIQPOL® to maximize core recovery and create a clean, reliable filter cake
Product advantages:
High-Yield Polymer – Achieves strong results even at low dosage
Clay Control – Inhibits clay, preventing bit balling and mud rings
Multifunctional – Reduces fluid loss and improves drilling fluid stability in contaminated soils (salts, gypsum, organics)
Biodegradable – Environmentally safe
High Salt Stability – Maintains performance without biocides
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 25 kg
Dimension: 57 x 36 x 18 cm
SIM TROL EXTRA® is delivered in 15 kg plastic boxes, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets
SIM Trol Extra®
HIGH VISCOSITY FORMULATION OF CELLULOSIC ETHERS
SIM PAC R® is a high-purity polyanionic cellulose polymer. It is a premium, high-viscosity, high-molecular-weight polymer that acts as an effective viscosifier and helps reduce fluid loss in water-based drilling fluids.
Primary Applications:
An additive for bentonite suspensions, suitable for exploration drilling, bored piles, diaphragm walls (D-walls), HDD, and pipe jacking applications
Product advantages:
High-Yield Polymer – Delivers strong performance even at low dosage
Multifunctional – Minimizes fluid loss and enhances drilling fluid stability in challenging soils (salts, gypsum, organics)
Biodegradable – Environmentally safe
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 25 kg
Dimension: 57 x 36 x 18 cm
SIM PAC R® is delivered in 15 kg plastic drums or 25 kg bags, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Pac® R
SYNTHETIC WATER-SOLUBLE LIQUID POLYMER FOR DRILLING – CLAY STABILIZER, VISCOSIFIER, FLUID LOSS AGENT
SIM LIQPOL® is a powerful liquid polymer additive, combining clay inhibition, viscosity enhancement, and fluid loss control for superior drilling performance.
Primary Applications:
Maximizes core recovery in challenging formations
Acts as a clay inhibitor in reactive clay zones
Provides lubrication for diamond drilling in difficult conditions
Product advantages:
High-Yield Polymer – Delivers strong results with lower dosages
Clay Stabilizer – Prevents clay swelling, clogging, and sticking
Filter Cake Support – Reduces fluid loss in bentonite slurries and accelerates filter cake formation
Lubricant – Enhances lubricity to reduce torque and drag
Package information:
Weight: 25 kg and 1,200 kg
SIM LIQPOL® is packed in 25 kg pails , using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets, and 1,200 kg IBC.
SIM Liqpol®
Siam Minerals Filtrate Control Additives
Filtrate control materials are additives that minimize the loss of drilling fluids into surrounding formations
Engineered for tough foundation projects, BOREPOL® X5 is a high-viscosity synthetic polymer that enhances solid-free drilling fluids. Optimized for cohesive soils and high polymer load mud systems, it ensures consistent, reliable performance even in the most challenging ground conditions.
Primary Applications:
Polymer drilling fluid systems
For high-polymer-load mud systems to apply in cohesive soil e.g., reactive clay or mixed soil profile (clay, silt and sand)
Product advantages:
High Purity & Concentrated – Contains a high level of active polymer for extended durability
Clay Stabilizer – Prevents clay swelling, sticking, and clogging
Easy to Mix – No high-shear mixing equipment required
Lubricant – Enhances lubricity, reducing torque and drag
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 25 kg
Dimension: 57 x 36 x 18 cm
BOREPOL® X5 is delivered in 15 kg plastic drums or 25 kg bags, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
Borepol® X5
ULTRA-HIGH VISCOSITY FORMULATION OF CELLULOSIC ETHERS
Ultra-high viscosity and free-flowing, SIM TROL EXTRA® is a water-soluble polymer that optimizes rheology and protects against fluid loss in water-based drilling operations.
Primary Applications:
Improves viscosity and reduces fluid loss in bentonite suspensions
Stabilizes water-sensitive formations and enhances foam performance
Pairs with SIM CORE 800® or SIM LIQPOL® to maximize core recovery and create a clean, reliable filter cake
Product advantages:
High-Yield Polymer – Achieves strong results even at low dosage
Clay Control – Inhibits clay, preventing bit balling and mud rings
Multifunctional – Reduces fluid loss and improves drilling fluid stability in contaminated soils (salts, gypsum, organics)
Biodegradable – Environmentally safe
High Salt Stability – Maintains performance without biocides
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 25 kg
Dimension: 57 x 36 x 18 cm
SIM TROL EXTRA® is delivered in 15 kg plastic boxes, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets
SIM Trol Extra®
HIGH VISCOSITY FORMULATION OF CELLULOSIC ETHERS
SIM PAC R® is a high-purity polyanionic cellulose polymer. It is a premium, high-viscosity, high-molecular-weight polymer that acts as an effective viscosifier and helps reduce fluid loss in water-based drilling fluids.
Primary Applications:
An additive for bentonite suspensions, suitable for exploration drilling, bored piles, diaphragm walls (D-walls), HDD, and pipe jacking applications
Product advantages:
High-Yield Polymer – Delivers strong performance even at low dosage
Multifunctional – Minimizes fluid loss and enhances drilling fluid stability in challenging soils (salts, gypsum, organics)
Biodegradable – Environmentally safe
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 25 kg
Dimension: 57 x 36 x 18 cm
SIM PAC R® is delivered in 15 kg plastic drums or 25 kg bags, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Pac® R
LOW VISCOSITY FORMULATION OF CELLULOSIC ETHERS
SIM PAC L® is a free-flowing, low-viscosity polymer that dissolves easily in water, providing effective fluid loss control for water-based drilling systems.
Primary Applications:
Additive to bentonite suspension used in the construction of exploration drilling, bored piles, D-walls, HDD and pipe jacking
Product advantages:
Cost-Effective – Optimizes fluid loss with minimal dosage
Multifunctional – Controls fluid loss and stabilizes drilling fluids in contaminated soils (salts, gypsum, organics)
Biodegradable – Environmentally safe solution
Low Viscosity – Minimizes fluid loss without altering rheology
High Salt Resistance – Performs efficiently in high-salinity soils and water
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 25 kg
Dimension: 57 x 36 x 18 cm
SIM PAC L® is delivered in 15 kg plastic drums or 25 kg bags, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Pac® L
Siam Minerals Lubricants
Lubricants act as a shield for moving metal components—minimizing wear, cutting friction, and maximizing equipment lifespan.
Engineered for tough foundation projects, BOREPOL® X5 is a high-viscosity synthetic polymer that enhances solid-free drilling fluids. Optimized for cohesive soils and high polymer load mud systems, it ensures consistent, reliable performance even in the most challenging ground conditions.
Primary Applications:
Polymer drilling fluid systems
For high-polymer-load mud systems to apply in cohesive soil e.g., reactive clay or mixed soil profile (clay, silt and sand)
Product advantages:
High Purity & Concentrated – Contains a high level of active polymer for extended durability
Clay Stabilizer – Prevents clay swelling, sticking, and clogging
Easy to Mix – No high-shear mixing equipment required
Lubricant – Enhances lubricity, reducing torque and drag
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 25 kg
Dimension: 57 x 36 x 18 cm
BOREPOL® X5 is delivered in 15 kg plastic drums or 25 kg bags, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
Borepol® X5
SYNTHETIC WATER-SOLUBLE LIQUID POLYMER FOR DRILLING – CLAY STABILIZER, VISCOSIFIER, FLUID LOSS AGENT
SIM LIQPOL® is a powerful liquid polymer additive, combining clay inhibition, viscosity enhancement, and fluid loss control for superior drilling performance.
Primary Applications:
Maximizes core recovery in challenging formations
Acts as a clay inhibitor in reactive clay zones
Provides lubrication for diamond drilling in difficult conditions
Product advantages:
High-Yield Polymer – Delivers strong results with lower dosages
Clay Stabilizer – Prevents clay swelling, clogging, and sticking
Filter Cake Support – Reduces fluid loss in bentonite slurries and accelerates filter cake formation
Lubricant – Enhances lubricity to reduce torque and drag
Package information:
Weight: 25 kg and 1,200 kg
SIM LIQPOL® is packed in 25 kg pails , using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets, and 1,200 kg IBC.
SIM Liqpol®
ESTER BASED LUBRICANT TO REDUCE TORQUE AND DRAG
SIM LUBE® is a liquid blend of neutral and modified oils designed as a borehole lubricant for water-based drilling fluids. It offers excellent lubricity along with surface-active benefits such as emulsification and wetting. Suitable for drilling or workover operations facing excessive torque or drag, SIM LUBE® can be added to brines or weighted fluids without altering their properties.
Primary Applications:
Mining & exploration
HDD
Pipe Jacking
Tunneling
Product advantages:
Reduces torque and drag by an average of 20%
Improves penetration rate in rod strings and pipes
Forms a thin lubricating film for lasting protection
Prevents bit balling and minimizes vibration
Easily disperses in solid-free fluids or brines
Does not affect the rheology of bentonite-based muds
Often enhances API and HTHP fluid loss performance
Environmentally safe formulation
Package information:
Weight: 20 kg and 216 kg
SIM LUBE® is delivered in 20 kg plastic pails and 216 kg gallons, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Lube®
Siam Minerals Circulation Loss Additives
Loss circulation materials help control drilling fluid losses, improve drilling efficiency, and ultimately lower operational costs.
SIM PLUG® M is a powerful granular polymer designed for rapid water absorption. It expands instantly in contact with water, forming multiple flexible, deformable granules for reliable performance
Primary Applications:
SIM PLUG® M is engineered to stop loss circulation in permeable formations—sand, gravel, cobbles, or fractured rock. With powerful swelling action and a range of granule sizes, it reliably seals fractures of all kinds.
A solidifying agent that stabilizes sludge, making it suitable for safe transport and disposal.
Product advantages:
Exceptional Water Absorption – Expands up to 300× in freshwater and 50× in saltwater
Effective Loss Control – Seals fractures in highly permeable subsoils
Sludge Solidification – Creates a stable mixture suitable for transport and disposal
Versatile Use – Can be applied dry or partially pre-hydrated
High Compatibility – Compatible with other plugging agents
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg, 20 kg and 800 kg
SIM PLUG® M is delivered in 15 kg plastic drums, 20 kg bags and 800 kg jumbo bag, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Plug® M
SUPER ABSORBENT AGENT (2 – 4 CORN SIZE)
SIM PLUG® XL is a dry granular specialty polymer with 2–4 mm grain size and exceptional water absorption. Its larger granules make it highly effective at controlling loss circulation by filling and sealing larger fractures and voids in high-permeability subsoils, including sands, gravels, cobbles, and porous or fractured rock.
Primary Applications:
As loss circulation material (LCM) in high permeability subsoils.
Product advantages:
Simple to Use – Hassle-free application
Powerful at Low Dosage – Maximum effect with minimal material
Rapid Water Absorption – Swells quickly and efficiently
Green Choice – Low environmental footprint
Package information:
Weight: 15 kg and 20 kg
SIM PLUG® XL is delivered in 15 kg drums and 20 kg valve bags on heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Plug® XL
Siam Minerals Grease
A key element that safeguards the reliability and longevity of mission-critical equipment
SIM THREAD GREASE is engineered for maximum durability, combining specialized polymers and proprietary additives to deliver superior performance in demanding conditions.
Primary Applications:
Suitable for both wireline and air drilling applications
Designed for greasing threaded connections on casings, drill pipes, and tools used in oil and gas exploration, mining, geological drilling, trenchless crossing, and related projects.
Product advantages:
All-Weather Performance – Reliable across broad temperature extremes
Water-Resistant – Low washout even in wet conditions
Corrosion Defense – Shields metal surfaces from rust and degradation
Thread Protection – Minimizes friction, galling, wear, and seizing
Unmatched Adhesion – Clings firmly to all metal contact points
Package information:
Weight: 20 kg
SIM THREAD GREASE is delivered in 20 kg plastic drums, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Thread Grease
LITHIUM-BASED, EXTRA TACKY GREASE FORMULATION
SIM ROD GREASE is a lithium-based grease formulated for drilling in rocky ground conditions. Its tacky consistency creates a durable film that minimizes vibration and friction between rods, casings, and rock surfaces, while withstanding extreme downhole pressures. This makes it a reliable choice for demanding drilling operations in harsh environments
Primary Applications:
Designed for diamond drill rods and heavy-duty rock drilling equipment
Ideal for mining machinery components, including bearings, chassis parts, gears, and couplings
Product advantages:
Ultra-Tacky Protection – Cuts friction, wear, and corrosion on the drill string
Heat & Cold Resistant – Reliable performance between -20°C and 150°C
Assay-Safe – Metal-free for accurate core samples
Coastal Ready – Resists saltwater damage in marine conditions
Built for Pressure – Handles extreme downhole environments
Storage Friendly – Long-lasting with no storage restrictions
Package information:
Weight: 17 kg
SIM ROD GREASE is delivered in 17 kg plastic drums, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Rod Grease
Siam Minerals Dispersant
Specialized agents designed to disperse oil efficiently, breaking it into smaller droplets throughout the water column.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL THINNER AND DISPERSANT FOR BENTONITE-BASED DRILLING FLUIDS
SIM SPERSE® is a high-performance liquid polymer blend that works as both a thinner and dispersant, ensuring optimal performance of bentonite-based drilling fluids.
Primary Applications:
Prevents Bit Balling in HDD – Breaks down reactive clays that can cause stuck pipes
Thinner & Deflocculant – Ideal for special foundations, tunneling, and other drilling operations
Retarding Agent – Effective in bentonite-cement slurries to control setting time
Product advantages:
Stops Bit Balling – Disperses reactive clays to keep HDD smooth
Smart Thinner – Cuts viscosity in heavy muds
Slurry Recovery – Deflocculates and restores contaminated fluids
Less Fluid Loss – Improves filtrate control for better efficiency
Workability Booster – Retards bentonite-cement slurry for more control
Instant Action – Quick-dispersing and easy to use
Package information:
Weight: 25 kg and 1,200 kg
SIM SPERSE® is delivered in 25 kg pails or 1,200 kg IBC on pallets, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Sperse®
Siam Minerals Foam/ Detergent
Effectively lifts away dirt, grease, and stubborn residues, leaving surfaces clean and clear.
FOAMING AGENT FOR EARTH PRESSURE BALANCE (EPB) TUNNEL BORING MACHINES
SIM FOAM® is an advanced, eco-friendly foaming agent made from biodegradable surfactants. It generates strong, long-lasting foam with outstanding resistance and superior lubricating performance.
Primary Applications:
Soil conditioning at tunnel face
Decreased friction – reduces friction between soil particles
Anti plug – prevents clays from plugging and sticking to the shield face
Product advantages:
All-Water Compatible – Stable performance across any water type
Green Solution – Fully biodegradable, pollution-free
Smooth Operation – Reduces clay sticking and protects the shield
Effortless Excavation – Improves soil flow, cutting torque and effort
Seal & Protect – Dense foam enhances water sealing
Efficient Tunneling – Reduces circulation loss in challenging soils
Package information:
Weight: 25 kg and 200 kg
SIM FOAM® is delivered in 25 kg plastic drums or 1,000 liter IBC or 200 kg plastic drums, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Foam®
FOAMING AGENT FOR EARTH PRESSURE BALANCE (EPB) TUNNEL BORING MACHINES
SIM DET® is a powerful non-ionic detergent that improves wetting, reduces surface tension, and prevents water-sensitive shale from sticking during drilling operations.
Primary Applications:
Mining and exploration
Water well drilling
HDD
Product advantages:
Smooth Drilling – Cuts torque and drag in plastic clays
Efficient Solids Removal – Reduces surface tension for faster sand and cuttings settling
Mud-Friendly – No effect on bentonite rheology
Versatile Performance – Compatible with freshwater, brackish, seawater, and saturated saltwater systems
Package information:
Weight: 25 kg, 216 kg and 1,000 kg
Dimensions: 42 cm * 26 cm * 31 cm (pail)
SIM DET® is delivered in 25 kg pails, 216 kg gallon drums and 1,000 kg IBC containers.
SIM DET®
Siam Minerals Clay Inhibitor
Stops clay from dispersing and swelling, protecting drilling operations from costly downhole challenges
SIM CLAY CONTROL® is a powerful amine-based additive that delivers excellent shale and clay inhibition in bentonite- or polymer-based drilling fluids. It effectively stabilizes formations containing reactive clays and shale, reducing the risk of bit balling, torque, drag, and other clay-related drilling problems.
Primary Application:
Clay Stabilizer – Enhances stability of reactive clays in drilling fluids.
Product advantages:
Quick and efficient – disperse quickly in drilling fluid, works immediately
Prevents – swelling of clay and shales, bit balling, clogging effects reduces torque and drag
Maintains – cuttings integrity
No side effects – low impact on rheological properties
High tolerance – towards salinity and hardness in bentonite muds
Package information:
Weight: 25 kg and 200 kg
SIM CLAY CONTROL® is delivered in 25 kg plastic drums or 200 kg drums, using heat-treated and fumigated wood pallets.
SIM Clay Control®
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