Tylose^® is also used in the oilfield industry. It is a very effective stabilizer and regulates the loss of water in drilling muds which contain higher concentrations of divalent cations such as Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺.

Application	Properties used	Preferred grades
Cementing of drilling holes	Viscosity modifier	Tylose H 20 P2, Tylose H 200 P2, Tylose H 300 P2
Completion and workover fluids, stimulation fluids	Viscosity modifier	Tylose EHH, Tylose HC 30000 NP2