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BIOBREAKER™ 3000 / 5000 / 9000 Series are biobased enzyme gel breakers engineered for controlled degradation of guar gum polymers used in drilling, completion, and hydraulic fracturing fluids. These oilfield enzymes enable predictable viscosity reduction, improved cleanup, and reduced formation damage versus harsh chemical oxidizers—supporting both performance and ESG-driven operations.
Hydraulic fracturing gels (guar / modified guar systems)
Guar-based fluids derive viscosity from long-chain polysaccharide polymers. BIOBREAKER™ uses targeted hydrolytic enzyme activity to cleave specific linkages in the guar backbone/side chains, gradually reducing molecular weight. This controlled chain scission converts high-viscosity gels into lower-viscosity fluids, enabling better cleanup and flow.
In simple terms: Biobreaker→ polymer chain cleavage → viscosity drop → improved cleanup/flowback.
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Typical range: 0.05% – 0.50% (system-dependent)
Dosage depends on:
✅ Best practice: run jar tests / pilot trials to finalize dosage and grade selection.
How and When to add (Process steps)
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Enzymes cleave polymer chains selectively to reduce viscosity with fewer aggressive by-products, while oxidizers rely on strong oxidation that can be harsher on fluids and surfaces.
Yes, the series is designed for broad compatibility, but salinity and additives affect activity—testing is recommended.
Many crosslinked systems can be treated, but break performance depends on crosslinker type, temperature, and pH—select the right series grade and validate with lab tests.
Correct breaker selection and dosing can reduce polymer residue that may restrict permeability, improving cleanup and flowback (system dependent).
Break time is controlled mainly by temperature, polymer loading, and dosage—your target profile (fast/medium/delayed) can be tuned through grade selection and lab trials.