AFE CAV A: Product Bulletin

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Product Bulletin

SAFE-SCAVE CA SAFE-SCAV CA oxygen scavenger is an organic sulfur-free additive


for use in calcium-base brines and in seawater. It is a fast-acting
material which is effective even at low temperatures.

Physical appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . White crystalline powder


TYPICAL PHYSICAL Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
PROPERTIES pH (10% solution) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5
Solubility in water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soluble

SAFE-SCAV CA inhibits corrosion caused 10 times the concentration of dis-


APPLICATIONS by the presence of dissolved oxygen solved oxygen. SAFE-SCAV CA should
in completion and workover brines. It be added at the suction and not
is primarily intended to be used in through the mixing hopper.
calcium- and zinc-containing brines To reduce the amount of air
such as calcium chloride, calcium entrained in the brine and the
bromide, zinc bromide and seawater. amount of oxygen which may be
The recommended initial treat- incorporated into the system, use
ment of SAFE-SCAV CA is 15 lb/100 bbl of the mixing hopper and agitation
(0.43 kg/m3) of brine. If the concen- of the completion fluid by surface
tration of oxygen is high, then this equipment should be minimized.
level should be increased to roughly
• Effective sulfur-free oxygen scav- • A natural product with good
ADVANTAGES enger for calcium-containing brines. health, safety and environmental
• Fast-acting reaction with O2, even characteristics.
at low temperature. • Easy to handle and store powder;
• Will not precipitate calcium. effective at low concentrations.

Bioassay information is available observing the precautions as


TOXICITY upon request. described on the Material Safety
AND HANDLING Handle as an industrial chemical, Data Sheet (MSDS).
wearing protective equipment and

SAFE-SCAV CA is packaged in pails SAFE-SCAV CA should be stored out


PACKAGING or bags containing 15-lb (6.8-kg) of the weather. Because the product is
AND STORAGE of dry product and is available from easily oxidized, containers should be
all M-I Completion Fluids locations. kept tightly closed and moisture-free.

This information is supplied solely for informational purposes and M-I L.L.C. makes no guar-
antees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy and use of
this data. All product warranties and guarantees shall be governed by the Standard Terms
of Sale.

No claim of personal safety is intended nor implied by the use of the name SAFE in this
product. Personnel handling this material should read and follow all safety and handling
procedures set forth on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
P.O. Box 721110
Houston, Texas 77272-1110
Tel: 281·561·1300
Fax: 281·561·7240
©1999 M-I L.L.C. All rights reserved.
™ SAFE-SCAV is a trademark of M-I L.L.C. http://www.midf.com
MIC-11940 1M 4/99 Litho in U.S.A. E-mail: [email protected]

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