PRODUCT DATA
ENVIROPLUG® GROUT
Sealant
Physical properties and bioassay information are available on request.
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Description EnviroPlug® Grout is a patented formula, 30% solids,
bentonite grouting product.
Application
EnviroPlug® Grout is used in most non-oilfield drilling
industries.
Function
EnviroPlug® Grout is used as a water well grouting
fluid, a drill hole abandonment fluid, grout for
geotechnical monitoring wells after casing placement,
and in other construction applications requiring
indestructible sub-grade seals. Once in place,
EnviroPlug® Grout begins to set and assumes a caulk-
like consistency that contacts formations to establish a
low permeability seal.
Properties
Permeability:
1 X 10-9 cm/s
pH Range:
8.0-9.8 (5% slurry)
Slurry Density:
10.2 lb/gal at 30% solids
Dry Bulk Density:
58 lb/ft3
Maximum performance is achieved at a ratio of 1 bag of EnviroPlug® Grout to 14
gallons of water (30% solids). Since pumps such as a diaphragm or gear pump may
not produce enough pressure to place highly viscous mixtures, a good ‘set’ can still
be achieved after adjusting the ratio to 1 bag per 16 gallons of water.
Dosage
Dry Grout
Water
Usable Slurry
Solids Content
50 lb
14 gal
17 gal
30.0%
50 lb
15 gal
18 gal
28.6%
Mixing
EnviroPlug® Grout can be mixed and placed using most available pumping
equipment. Although paddle type mixers and positive displacement pumps work best,
mixing can also be done through recirculating systems.
Providing local regulations allow, withdraw the tremie line as the EnviroPlug®
Grout is being pumped. This permits the grout to continue to ‘set’ undisturbed,
reduces pump pressure and minimizes unnecessary migration into surrounding
formations.
As EnviroPlug® Grout is added to the make up water, the slurry develops a creamy,
lumpy consistency resembling pancake batter. Pump once this consistency is
achieved to minimize migration into formations and allow