ORGANIC DEPOSITS REMOVER

Product Benefits
Paraffin and asphaltene problems can significantly reduce well profitability, causing troublesome
operational issues, damaging formations, and decreasing production.
The most common asphaltene removal techniques use xylene or xylene mixtures, which could have
undesirable health, safety, and environmental characteristics. S292 is a new organic deposit removal system
optimized for broader global operations through providing the favorable HS&E characteristics compared to
aromatics. The system is unique as it provides a high-flashpoint water/solvent mixture with solvency power
comparable to xylene and the additional benefit of leaving the formation strongly water-wet.
In industrial and oilfield applications, S292 has found its edge over other harmful and non- environmental-
friendly solvents those usually have low flash point. With the increased safety awareness, S292 is the solvent
of choice in many oilfield application. The application ranges from general cleaning purpose to removing and
dispersing hydrocarbon deposition like Paraffin, Asphaltene, etc. from well bore, pumps, and tubulars.
S292 primary application is for solvent cleaning where the use of S291 and S290 has been restricted or
prohibited. As a straight solvent, S292 can replace a wide variety of products, including mineral spirits, methyl
ethyl ketone, acetone, toluene, Xylene, glycol ethers, and of course fluorinated and chlorinated organic
solvents.
Exhibiting reduced toxicity to marine life, S292 is recommended for applications where environmentally
acceptable solvents for organic deposits are desired. S292 does not contain BETX solvents. In addition, due to
its high flash point and low vapor pressure, S292 is a safer replacement for aromatic solvents that could be
hazardous to apply in hot weather environments.
Table 1 provides a summary of the physical properties and hazards of S292. Only the principal, immediate
hazards are listed in Table 1. Complete information on health hazards, personal protective equipment,
handling precautions, environmental hazards and disposal is provided in the Material Safety Data Sheet for
S292.
Table 1: S292 – Physical Properties and Hazards

Chemical Product Specific Health Vapor Pour Flash pH Value

Form
Code Name Gravity Hazard Pressure Point Point
S292 S292 (Organic Clear 0.840 @ Moderate: 0.3 KPa @ -68°C 46°C 6.5
Deposit liquid 25°C eyes, skin, 20 deg C
Remover) inhalation

S292 is classified as a non-flammable. Diluted with equal parts water the pH is 9 which is considered mildly
alkaline.

Fluid Design
S292 is an alternative to the aromatic Solvents S290 and S291. It can be used as a solvent for hydrocarbon
deposits such as paraffin, asphaltenes, and pipe dope. Its primary application is in solvent cleaning operations
where S290 or S291 has been restricted or prohibited. S292 can be added to water based fluids, or diesel and
other hydrocarbon based fluids. The addition of mutual solvent S282 will improve effectiveness of the organic
deposit dissolver.