Product Bulletin

SAFE-SCAVE NA SAFE-SCAV NA oxygen scavenger is a liquid bisulfite-base additive

designed to be used in sodium- and potassium-base brines. It reacts
with, and eliminates, dissolved oxygen as a possible source of corro-
sion in workover and completion fluids as well as packer and drill-
ing fluids. In addition to reducing oxygen corrosion, SAFE-SCAV NA
is essential to extending the temperature limit of polymers, such as
FLO-VIS T (xanthan gum) and FLO-TROLT (modified starch), used in
the FLO-PROT drill-in fluid system.

Physical appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . Straw-to-yellow colored liquid

TYPICAL PHYSICAL Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
PROPERTIES pH (1% solution) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 – 5.5
Solubility in water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soluble

SAFE-SCAV NA inhibits corrosion excess sulfite (SO32–) content in the

APPLICATIONS caused by the presence of dissolved fluid of 100 to 300 ppm. For systems
oxygen in completion and workover which contain some hardness or for
brines. It can be used in all mono- polymer-viscosified brines, increase
valent-base brines which do not the concentration of excess sulfite
contain significant amounts of to the 300 ppm level. Use a sulfite
calcium or magnesium. test kit to determine excess SO32 –.
The recommended initial treatment Instructions are included in the
is 1 gal/100 bbl of brine (0.24 kg/m3) test kit.
(0.025% by volume). If the concen- Inject SAFE-SCAV NA directly into
tration of oxygen is known to be the pump suction if at all possible
high, then this level should be and avoid exposure of the product
increased. SAFE-SCAV NA should be to the air. The best method of appli-
added directly to the pump suction cation is to inject the product using
and not through the mixing hopper. a chemical proportioning pump.
To reduce the amount of air Injection rate is dependent upon the
entrained in the brine and the oxygen content and fluid circulation
amount of oxygen which may be rate. Typical injection rates can be
incorporated into the system, use of 1.0 to 2.5 gal/hr (3.8 to 9.5 L/hr).
the mixing hopper and agitation of The injection rate should be adjusted
the completion fluid by surface based on the measured excess sulfite
equipment should be minimized. concentration at the flow line.
To assure the complete removal
of dissolved oxygen, maintain an
 • Removes dissolved oxygen,
ADVANTAGES thereby reducing corrosion.
• Concentrated fast-acting oxygen
scavenger, effective at low levels.
• Liquid, easy-to-mix product.
• Is not compatible with calcium-
LIMITATIONS containing fluids with total
hardness >300 mg/L.
Bioassay information is available
TOXICITY upon request.
AND HANDLING Handle as an industrial chemical,
wearing protective equipment and
observing the precautions as
described on the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS).
CAUTION: Avoid exposure to
SAFE-SCAV NA and handle only when
SAFE-SCAV NA is a liquid material
PACKAGING packaged in 5-gal (18.9-L) cans.
AND STORAGE Store away from flammable materi-
als and intense heat. Keep containers
completely sealed while in 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.
©1999 M-I L.L.C. All rights reserved.
™ SAFE-SCAV is a trademark of M-I L.L.C.
®FLO-VIS, FLO-TROL and FLO-PRO are registered trademarks of M-I L.L.C.
MIC-11942 1M 4/99 Litho in U.S.A.
• Reduces rig equipment
maintenance cost.
• Extends the life of casing strings
and production tubing.
• Is not compatible with aldehyde-
type biocides.
fully protected. Open containers and mix
only in a well-ventilated area; avoid
inhaling any vapors. SAFE-SCAV NA is a
highly reactive chemical; do not mix it
directly with any other chemicals. The
product should only be added directly
to water or brine.
the material is easily oxidized and is
highly reactive. An open container
should be used immediately. Any
exposure to air will significantly
reduce the shelf life of the product.
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Houston, Texas 77272-1110
Tel: 281·561·1300
Fax: 281·561·7240
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