Aqua Clear Products

DESCRIPTION

Air Foam 418 is a blend of different, complex, alcohol-ether-sulfates that foams in fresh water and brine and is oil tolerant. It does not foam oil; however, it can work in the presence of 5-25% oil cut water, depending upon the type and characteristics of the oil.

APPLICATION

Foamers are often referred to as soap; however, the more appropriate name is surfactant, which is a shortened term meaning surface active agent. Surfactants work at the interfaces between air and water to lower the surface tension. By lowering the surface tension, the surfactant holds air bubbles in a ring of water, therefore lightening the waters weight, and enabling the pressures to effectively move the column of brine. It takes a special type of surfactant to work in both brine, and in the presence of hydrocarbons.

Air Foam 418 is an all-purpose, air-drilling surfactant that is safe to handle, has a high flash point, and is highly biodegradable.

USAGE

Air Foam 418 should be added to the water in the liquid injector tank downstream of the compressors and booster. Dosage rates are best determined from field tests. An optimum concentration for a specific field or oil concentration should be the goal.

ADVANTAGES

• Highly effective foaming agent
• Foams fresh, brine or oil contaminated water
• Foams in the presence of 5-25% oil cut water
• High flash point
• No hazardous labeling or shipping requirements
• Highly biodegradable

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Amber Liquid
Freeze point : -15°C (5°F)
Flash Point :>93°C (>200°F)
Specific Gravity : 0.98-1.0
Density : 8.16-8.33 lbs/gal
pH (neat) : 6.0-8.0
Charge in solution : Anionic
Solubility in Water : Complete

Packaging/Availability

5 Gallon Pails, 55 Gallon Drums and Bulk

where to buy

All good oil field supply stores carry Aqua-Clear, Inc. Air Foam 418, but you can also buy direct from us.