Demulsifers
Crude oil is most commonly coproduced alongside natural gas and water (typically brine) in varied ratios. During this process produced fluids are exposed to any combination of variables that can cause them to become emulsified, such as shear, paraffins and asphaltenes, or any other of the host of naturally occurring emulsifying agents present in the produced fluids. Common emulsifying agents are resins, organic acids, solids, and wetting agents.
Before crude oil can be transported or sold, the water must be separated out. The most common treatment after standard production equipment is the use of chemical additives known as demulsifiers or emulsion breakers. These water-in-oil emulsions are rather complex, and formulating the right demulsifier package is critical.
Specialty Intermediates offers a large selection of demulsifier intermediates, with over 50 unique chemistries commercially available.
Intermediate Classifications:
- Amine Oxyalkylates
- Amine Ethoxylates
- Diepoxides / Diepoxide Blends
- Esters
- Polyglycols
- Polyglycol Ethers
- Resin Esters
- Resin Oxyalkylates
- Sulfonates / Sulfonate Salts
Our blended concentrates encompass many of the previously listed intermediates in multiple varieties and ratios. Specialty is also happy to provide custom made concentrates to suit the needs of most any emulsion.
Talk to your Specialty Intermediates Representative today for more detailed information about performance characteristics and formulation guidance.