About K4M8

What is K4M8?

K4M8 (K Formate, Potassium Formate, HCO2K, HCOOK, or CHKO2, is the potassium salt of formic acid.

 

  • Four elements: potassium, hydrogen, carbon, oxygen.
  • Bactericidal at operational concentrations.
  • Fully biodegradable upon dilution.
  • No halide ions present.
    • No environmentally persistent chlorides
    • No Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (CLSCC)

The K4M8 Premise

K4M8 (potassium formate brine) is a cost-effective superior replacement for most viscosified solids-laden drilling fluids under 13.1 lbs/gal (1.57 SG)