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ProDyne Properties and FAQs Main Function: Non-foaming drilling detergent & water conditioner

ProDyne FAQs

Benefits of ProDyne vs. Detergent

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Softens Hard Water

One of ProDyne’s active ingredients is negatively

charged, which allows it to bind to positively charged

hard water minerals such as calcium, iron and

magnesium. In large quantities, hard water minerals can

delay the hydration of ProDrill, which can lead to an

increase in mixing time and may require higher dosages.

By binding the hard water minerals, ProDyne results in

faster hydration times and potentially lower dosages of

ProDrill.

Does Not Foam

ProDyne is also a non-foaming detergent. High foam

density in tanks can cause difficulty mixing and

controlling other mud additives, and affects the

consistency of returns.

Cost Equivalent to Traditional Dish Soaps

When comparing customer costs, ProDyne is virtually

equivalent on cost (within $.01/fluid ounce of traditional

dish soaps), meaning customers get the additional

benefits of ProDyne at a comparable price.

Do I always need to use ProDyne when running ProDrill?

No, ProDyne is necessary when low density, sticky soil

material that wants to cling to rods and tooling are present.

ProDyne is compatible with all ProAction products so it can

be run as needed with any ProAction mud mix.

Can ProDyne be used to create a foam?

No, ProDyne is non-foaming. Contact your local distributor

for information on ProAction Fluids’ ProFoam product.

Will ProDyne freeze?

ProDyne will turn to slush at temperatures below 20°F. This

does not affect the performance, and it will fully activate

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PRODUCT DETERGENT WATER

SOFTENER NON-

FOAMING CUSTOMER

COST

PRODYNE $0.12/fl oz

TRADITIONAL DISH SOAP

$0.11/fl oz*

*Source: Amazon.com

It is common practice in the HDD industry to use detergents to

keep tooling clean in sticky soils. However, many of these de-

tergents (including traditional dish soap) have one purpose:

removing solid material from surfaces. ProDyne also acts as a

detergent “builder” and water softener. Builders upgrade and

protect the cleaning efficiency of soaps by acting as an inter-

face between hard water minerals and surfaces.

When you know the soil conditions, and apply the right

products…you will get

exceptional results

ProDyne