Why It Matters
Reduce amine losses and foaming in absorber/regenerator systems for reliable gas treating
Solution Approach
Reduce amine losses and foaming in absorber/regenerator systems for reliable gas treating RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Food-Grade Silicone Antifoam Emulsion (10-50% Active)
CAS 63148-62-9
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Primary silicone antifoam active
Knocks down absorber/regenerator foam that causes amine carryover and capacity loss
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Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA)
CAS 105-59-9
Amines & Amides
Selective H₂S removal
Selective tertiary amine for H2S removal/CO2 slip; primary make-up solvent for treating units
Melting Point: -21 °C Boiling Point: 247 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.0377 at 20 °C
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Piperazine (PZ)
CAS 110-85-0
Amines & Amides
Activator/promoter with MDEA
2579 (PIPERAZINE) · Class Activator that accelerates CO2 absorption kinetics when blended into MDEA solvent
Melting Point: 106 °C Boiling Point: 146 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.1 at 20 °C
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Diethanolamine
CAS 111-42-2
Amines & Amides
Common gas treating solvent
3082 (DIETHANOLAMINE) · Class Common bulk acid-gas removal amine and make-up for DEA units
Melting Point: 28 °C Boiling Point: 269 °C at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) Density: 1.095 at 28 °C
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Diglycolamine (DGA)
CAS 929-06-6
Glycols & Polyols
Film Formation
3055 (2-(2-AMINOETHOXY)ETHANOL) · Class Agent used in high-strength single-solvent sweetening where low circulation is needed
Melting Point: FP: -12.5 °C Boiling Point: 221 °C Density: 1.0572 @ 20 °C/20 °C
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Related Product Families
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Silicone Antifoams / Defoamers
PDMS-based antifoam compounds and emulsions for amine units, separators, and process vessels
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5 chemistries
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Gas Treating Amines (MEA/DEA/MDEA)
Alkanolamines for acid gas removal in sweetening and CO₂ capture systems
Gas TreatingAcid Gas Removal
9 chemistries
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