complete viScoSity breaK

acroSS extreme conditionS

EASY TO USE ENZYME BREAKER THAT IS
SENSITIVE TO EQUIPMENT, RESERVOIR
FLUIDS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Product summary
Pyrolase cellulase enzyme is a broad spectrum -glycosidase
which can be employed in a variety of industrial applications,
as it operates at broader pH ranges and much higher
temperatures than conventional enzymes.
Pyrolase cellulase excels in the breaking (or hydrolysis) of

Efficient in the
complete hydrolysis
of guar gum,
derivatized guar,

linear and cross-linked fluids such as guar gum, derivatized

and carboxyMethyl

guar, and carboxymethyl cellulose. Safe to use, Pyrolase

cellulose

cellulase offers an easily controlled break under a variety

of down-hole conditions. This enzyme product is a direct
replacement for corrosive acids and oxidizers, providing
superior performance with zero environmental impact.

Advantages
Provides a complete viscosity break across a wide
range of temperature, pH, and high salinity
Superior performance at extreme temperatures
and pH compared to commercially available
enzymes
Break time is easily controlled by varying
enzyme loading

Effective at breaking linear and cross-linked fluids

Easy to use liquid formulation

Replaces hazardous chemicals, safe to use

No environmental impact, 100% bio-degradable

high Science
SolutionS for
high performance

As a pioneer in ethical bio-prospecting

and bio-engineering, Verenium has a

heritage of developing best-in-class enzyme products with an approach grounded in scientific excellence.
At the heart of this technology is the ability to discover and extract enzymes from nature that
conventional approaches miss. An example of this is Pyrolase cellulase, which was found in the extreme
environment of a volcanic vent.
Pyrolase cellulase exemplifies the high standard of Vereniums enzymatic innovations. This enzyme
breaker is renowned for its performance at high temperatures, pH and high salinity conditions
encountered in oil field and gas well fracturing operations. Its selective and specific action for the
complete hydrolysis of guar-based fracturing fluids confirms its importance in improving viscosity
control in deep and high temperature wells. This means increased extraction and greater production
of oil and gas from existing wells. As a carefully tailored enzyme breaker, Pyrolase cellulase is by its
very nature selective in its action and thereby provides a complete, non-corrosive and environmentally
benign solution to gel-based fracturing jobs. It is high science for high performance to the benefit of
more efficient and cleaner processes.

TEMPERATURE F (C)
80
27

100
38

120
49

140
60

160
71

180
82

200 220
93 104

COMPETITOR
ENZYME

pH
4

10

COMPETITOR
ENZYME

operating range

inactive

11

Specifications
APPLICATION
Pyrolase cellulase enzyme is a broad spectrum -glycosidase with
activity against guar, hydroxypropyl guar, carboxymethyl hydroxypropyl
guar, and carboxymethyl cellulose. Pyrolase cellulase has been designed
to cleave the 1,4 beta-linkage in these substrates and it is both endoand exo-acting, allowing it to effectively reduce the viscosity of guar and
derivatized guar solutions.
PACKAGE SIZES
Container: 1 quart (946 ml)
Packaged 4 containers per box

CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information on
Pyrolase cellulase or other

Verenium enzymes, please contact:

Verenium Customer Service
3550 John Hopkins Ct.
San Diego, CA 92121

STORAGE AND STABILITY

Recommended Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed containers
at 39 - 46 F (4 - 8 C)
Shelf Life: Minimum of 1 year if stored at 39 - 46F (4 - 8C)

Phone: 1.800.523.2990 or
858.431.8500
Fax: 858.431.7273
(8 a.m. 5 p.m. PST)
www.verenium.com
enzymes@verenium.com

The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate with representative samples. However, Verenium makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding
the accuracy of these data, the use of the product, or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. The above data do not imply specification for this product. Verenium
assumes no responsibility for personal injury, property damage, or other loss to vendees, users or third parties, caused by the product. Such vendees, users, or third parties
assume any and all risks associated therewith. Consult the Materials and Safety Data Sheet before using the product. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation
for uses which would infringe the valid patent rights of third parties nor as extending an express or implied license under such patents and Verenium disclaims all liability
therefor. Verenium, Pyrolase, the Verenium corporate logo, the Pyrolase logo, and The Energy of Nature are registered trademarks or trademarks of Verenium Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other company and product names and logos may be trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright 2012 Verenium Corporation.

US Pat. 5,962,258, 6,008,032, 6,245,547 and other patents pending

V3-2012