- Chemical Name
- Iron-chromium lignosulfonate
- Physical Form
- Powder
- HSN Code
- 38040000
- Packaging
- 25 kg bags
Ferro Chrome Lignosulfonate (FCL) is a classic thinner and deflocculant for water-based drilling fluids. Drilling teams looking for a ferro chrome lignosulfonate supplier in UAE use it to keep mud rheology under control as solids build up.
Corofy supplies FCL from the Jebel Ali Free Zone to drilling contractors, mud service companies and distributors across the UAE, the GCC, Africa and Asia, as part of our range of oil & gas chemicals.
Ferro Chrome Lignosulfonate Overview
Lignosulfonates are derived from lignin, a by-product of wood pulping. Treating them with iron and chromium salts produces FCL, a product that adsorbs onto clay particles and neutralises the charges that make them stick together.
By breaking up this flocculation, FCL lowers yield point and gel strengths, making the mud easier to pump. It is also used for some filtration control and tolerance to contaminants in water-based systems. Because it contains chromium, its use and the disposal of treated muds are restricted in some regions, and buyers should check local environmental rules.
Ferro Chrome Lignosulfonate Specifications
Product Identification
- Product Name: Ferro Chrome Lignosulfonate
Packaging & Documentation
- Documentation: COA, SDS / MSDS available
Applications of Ferro Chrome Lignosulfonate
FCL is used to manage the flow properties of water-based muds.
Mud Thinning & Deflocculation
- Reduces yield point and gel strength in clay-based muds.
- Helps control rheology as drilled solids build up.
Mud Conditioning
- Helps stabilise mud properties when contaminants such as cement or salt are encountered.
- Supports filtration control as part of a wider additive package.
FCL generally works best at alkaline pH, so it is normally used together with caustic soda. Its tolerance to temperature and contaminants made it a standard thinner for decades, and it is still used in many water-based programmes. Where chromium limits apply, mud engineers may need to consider chrome-free alternatives, which our team can discuss.
Why Choose Corofy for Ferro Chrome Lignosulfonate
Corofy helps mud engineers keep thinners on hand when rheology starts to drift.
- 25 kg bags stocked in the UAE
- Consistent product checked under ISO 9001:2015
- Export documentation for regional and overseas rigs
- Technical support from our drilling chemicals team
Handling, Storage & Safety
FCL contains chromium compounds. Handle it as set out in the Safety Data Sheet, avoid breathing dust, and wear a dust mask, gloves and eye protection when mixing. Store bags in a dry, covered area, keep them closed to prevent caking, and dispose of product and treated fluids in line with local environmental regulations.
To order Ferro Chrome Lignosulfonate, request a quote and our team will confirm supply.