Solvents play a vital role in the oil and gas industry, providing essential functions such as cleaning, degreasing, and dissolving organic materials. Their versatile applications range from equipment maintenance and pipeline flushing to facilitating chemical formulations and hydrate prevention. By offering high solvency power and tailored properties, solvents enhance operational efficiency and reliability. With options that include environmentally friendly and low-toxicity solutions, they support safe and effective oilfield operations across diverse environments.
Synonyms: 2-Propanone, Dimethyl Ketone
Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid
Odor: Sweet, Fruity, Pungent
Concentration: ≥99% (Liquid)
Packaging Options: Bulk, IBC Tote, Drum, Pail, Case, Can
Acetone is a colorless, volatile solvent with a distinctive sweet odor, used in the oil and gas industry for cleaning, degreasing equipment, and dissolving certain organic substances. It is also used as a carrier solvent for chemicals in various processes. Acetone is primarily produced via the cumene process, where it is a byproduct of phenol production.
Cleaning and Degreasing: Used as a solvent for cleaning and degreasing equipment, pipelines, and tools in oilfield operations.
Dissolving Organic Compounds: Its strong solvent properties make it ideal for dissolving resins, oils, and other organic materials during maintenance and production processes.
Carrier for Chemicals: Used as a carrier solvent to deliver additives or chemicals into well treatments or production systems.
Synonyms: Ethyl Alcohol, Grain Alcohol, Alcohol
Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid
Odor: Slightly Sweet Alcohol
Concentration: Various Liquid Concentrations
Packaging Options: Bulk, IBC Tote, Drum, Pail, Case, Can
Ethanol is a versatile, volatile solvent commonly used in the oil and gas industry for cleaning, degreasing, and as a solvent in chemical formulations. Its low toxicity and biodegradability make it an environmentally friendly choice. Ethanol is produced through the fermentation of sugars or starches using yeast, or via the hydration of ethylene in an industrial process.
Cleaning and Degreasing: Used as a solvent for cleaning and degreasing equipment, tools, and pipelines in oilfield operations, ensuring the removal of residues and contaminants.
Solvent for Organic Compounds: Its strong solvency properties make ethanol ideal for dissolving oils, greases, and other organic substances during maintenance and production.
Additive in Blends: Used as a co-solvent in various chemical formulations, including inhibitors, surfactants, and scale removers, to enhance performance and solubility.
Dehydration in Gas Processing: It acts as a dehydrating agent in gas streams, preventing hydrate formation in pipelines and processing systems.
Environmentally Friendly Option: Ethanol’s low toxicity and biodegradability make it a preferred choice for operations in environmentally sensitive areas.
Synonyms: n-Hexane
Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid
Odor: Mild, Gasoline-Like
Concentration: ≥99.5% (Liquid)
Packaging Options: Bulk, IBC Tote, Drum, Pail, Case, Can
Hexane is a colorless, volatile hydrocarbon solvent used in oil and gas operations for cleaning, degreasing, and as a solvent in extraction processes. It is valued for its low boiling point and non-polar nature. Hexane is typically obtained from crude oil through the distillation of natural gas liquids or petroleum.
Cleaning Solvent: Employed to clean and degrease equipment due to its non-polar nature and ability to dissolve grease and oil residues.
Extraction Processes: It is used in laboratory or field testing to extract hydrocarbons and separate organic materials from samples.
Pipeline Maintenance: Occasionally used for flushing pipelines to remove hydrocarbon buildup.
Synonyms: Methyl Alcohol, Carbinol
Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid
Odor: Alcohol-Like, Pungent
Concentration: ≥99% (Liquid)
Packaging Options: Bulk, IBC Tote, Drum, Pail, Case, Can
Methanol is a colorless, volatile alcohol widely used in the oil and gas industry as a hydrate inhibitor, corrosion inhibitor, and antifreeze agent. It prevents the formation of gas hydrates in pipelines and equipment. Methanol is produced through the catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide derived from natural gas.
Hydrate Inhibition: Commonly used to prevent gas hydrate formation in pipelines and production systems under low temperatures and high pressures.
Corrosion Inhibition: It is used as a carrier for corrosion inhibitors in well treatments and production systems.
Antifreeze Agent: Prevents freezing in equipment and pipelines, ensuring smooth operations in cold environments.
Dehydration Processes: It is used in removing water from hydrocarbon streams during processing.
Synonyms: White Spirit, Stoddard Solvent
Appearance: Clear, Colorless to Light Yellow Liquid
Odor: Mild, Petroleum-Like
Concentration: Various Concentrations
Packaging Options: Bulk, IBC Tote, Drum, Pail, Case, Can
Mineral spirit, also known as white spirit, is a clear, petroleum-derived solvent used in oil and gas operations for cleaning, degreasing, and as a carrier fluid for chemicals. It is a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons obtained from the distillation of crude oil. It is also used during basic sediment & water (BS&W) testing of oil samples.
Cleaning and Degreasing: A petroleum-derived solvent, is used to clean equipment, pipelines, and storage tanks by dissolving oil and grease residues.
Carrier Solvent: It serves as a medium to deliver chemicals or additives in various oilfield applications.
Diluent: Occasionally used to dilute viscous hydrocarbon products for easier handling.
Synonyms: Toluol, Methylbenzene
Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid
Odor: Aromatic, Sweet
Concentration: ≥99% (Liquid)
Packaging Options: Bulk, IBC Tote, Drum, Pail, Case, Can
Toluene is a clear, aromatic hydrocarbon solvent used in oil and gas for cleaning, dissolving organic materials, and as a diluent in chemical formulations. Its high solvency power makes it ideal for removing heavy hydrocarbons and deposits. Toluene is produced during the refining of crude oil and as a byproduct of coke production in steel manufacturing.
Cleaning Agent: Used for cleaning equipment and pipelines, particularly for removing heavy hydrocarbons, asphaltic materials, and tar deposits.
Solvent for Additives: It acts as a solvent for dissolving and delivering oilfield chemicals, such as surfactants and corrosion inhibitors.
Hydrocarbon Testing: Utilized in laboratory analysis for separating and identifying hydrocarbons.
Well Stimulation: It is sometimes used in well treatments to dissolve paraffin and asphaltene blockages in reservoirs and production systems.
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Absolutely. If you don’t find the chemical you need on our website, we can reach out to our network of manufacturers to source the products you’re looking for.
Yes, we supply our chemicals to a variety of industries, including petrochemical, agricultural, pulp and paper, mining, water treatment and many others. Our versatile product range is designed to meet the needs of multiple sectors, ensuring reliable and efficient solutions.
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