Product Bulletin

SAFE-SCAVITEE SAFE-SCAVITE scale inhibitor is a concentrated, phosphonate-base

system that inhibits scaling caused by calcium carbonate, calcium
sulfate and barium sulfate. It is soluble in most water-base fluids
including calcium chloride and calcium bromide completion brines.
SAFE-SCAVITE exhibits good thermal stability.

Physical appearance @ 77°F (25°C) . . Clear, yellow liquid

TYPICAL PHYSICAL Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22 @ 77°F (25°C)
PROPERTIES pH (1% in water) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
Solubility in water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soluble
Flash point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159°F (71°C) (PMCC)

SAFE-SCAVITE is a phosphonic acid solids concentration, the density

APPLICATIONS that inhibits scaling caused by of the brine and the severity of
calcium sulfate, barium sulfate scaling problems.
and calcium carbonate. Typical concentration of
It is intended to be used as a SAFE-SCAVITE in a calcium-base
solution in the entire fluid system. completion fluid is 0.05 to
Solutions may be made between 0.1% by volume.
25 to 1,000 ppm, depending on
 • Effective in calcium chloride- and • Inhibits formation damage caused
ADVANTAGES calcium bromide-base completion by precipitation of carbonate scale
fluids. from calcium-containing fluids.

Bioassay information is available precautions as described on the

TOXICITY upon request.
AND HANDLING SAFE-SCAVITE is classified as corro-
sive for shipping. Handle it as an
industrial chemical, wearing protec-
tive equipment and observing the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Avoid contact with eyes and
avoid prolonged or repeated
contact with skin.

SAFE-SCAVITE is a liquid material

PACKAGING packaged in 5-gal (18.9-L) cans.
AND STORAGE

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
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