Hydrogen Sulfide Scavengers

Production and processing of oil and gas resources can lead to generation of hydrogen sulfide gas (H₂S), both occurring naturally through the reduction of calcium sulfate in the reservoir and through bacterial contamination via stimulation or water injection. 

Uncontrolled H₂S can create several operational challenges related to safety, corrosion, separation, regulatory and odor. The application of effective H₂S scavenger chemistries can eliminate these challenges, allowing for optimal performance of your system and a reduction in HSE exposure. Lubrizol offers a complete family of H₂S scavengers that will enable you to tailor your treatment to achieve maximum efficiency from your applications.

Products

Product Chemistry Solubility Activity Typical pH Description
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8250 MMA Triazine Water 30% 11.20 Higher thermal stability, lower solids triazine
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8411HC MEA Triazine Water 80% 10.25 Concentrated triazine
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8411C MEA Triazine Water 60% 9.75 Competitive low cost triazine
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8640 MEA TriazinePolyamine Adduct Water 50% 11.00 Low solids formation. Mercaptan/H₂S scavenger
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8846 Oxazolidine Derivative Water / Oil >99% 10.00 High activity, fast acting non-triazine scavenger with unique oil/water solubility
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8847 Alkyl Amine Adduct Oil >99% 10.50 Oil soluble H₂Sscavenger
Lubrizol® 6115P EDDM (ethylenedioxydimethanol) Water ~95% 6.75 Concentrated nitrogen free scavenger

Performance Highlights

Lubrizol’s water soluble H₂S scavenger products were tested via industry standard test methods. In the included method, a gas mixture of H₂S, CO₂ and nitrogen was bubbled through synthetic brine with the effluent gas continually monitored for H₂S. H₂S scavengers were injected into the brine and the impact to the resulting H₂S was measured. The results reveal scavenging capacity and kinetics under the test conditions. Lubrizol’s SULFA-CLEAR™ 8846 showed an improved total H₂S consumption, capacity and comparable kinetics to MEA Triazine. SULFA-CLEAR™ 8846 is an excellent alternative for MEA Triazine applications. Lubrizol® 6115P presented with the highest total H₂S and is an excellent nitrogen free choice for applications where an extended contact time is possible.

Application Guide

Product Downhole Wellhead Process (Liquid) Process (Gas) Pipeline Storage Tank Bubble Tower
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8250
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8411HC
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8411C
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8640
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8846
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8847
Lubrizol® 6115P

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More details can be obtained from individual product data sheets or your Lubrizol representative.

Product Activity % Max H₂S Reduction (ppm) Total H₂S Consumption (ppm*cc) Capacity @ 20min* (mg H₂S/mL Scavenger)
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8411HC 80% 940 705,600 31
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8250
30% 582 561,395 25
SULFA-CLEAR™ 8846 100% 1,056 1,259,175 39
Lubrizol® 6115P 100% 675 1,820,288 16

* Calculated to account for active content.

Product Features and Benefits

  • Highly Active Products – tailor activity of finished products to meet application needs
  • Innovative Chemistries – best in class performance for a wide range of applications and operating conditions
  • Cost-Efficient Treatment – control application costs and maximize profitability
  • Global Manufacturing – minimize lead times and optimizes your supply chains

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Summary

Lubrizol is focused on the development and delivery of chemical solutions for a range of industries to help the world move cleaner, create smarter, and live better. Our comprehensive H2S scavenger range is offered to help you achieve your targeted results. For more detail and support, contact a Lubrizol representative.