Why It Matters
Manage sulfate-reducing bacteria, biofilm, and microbiologically influenced corrosion
Solution Approach
Manage sulfate-reducing bacteria, biofilm, and microbiologically influenced corrosion 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 (4)
Glutaraldehyde
CAS 111-30-8
Specialty Additives
Primary oilfield biocide
2810 (GLUTARALDEHYDE SOLUTION) · Class Dialdehyde that crosslinks cell-wall and membrane proteins, the workhorse broad-spectrum oilfield biocide
Melting Point: < -7 °C Boiling Point: 187–189 °C at 760 mmHg (decomposes) Density: 1.062 to 1.124 at 20 °C
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Tetrakis(Hydroxymethyl)Phosphonium Sulfate(THPS)
CAS 55566-30-8
Specialty Additives
Biocide, good in sulfide systems
2922 (TETRAKIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)PHOSPHONIUM SULFATE SOLUTION) · Class Fast-acting biocide especially strong against SRB, and dissolves existing FeS biofilm/scale
Melting Point: -35 °C Boiling Point: 111 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.381 at 22 °C
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DBNPA (2,2-Dibromo-3-Nitrilopropionamide)
CAS 10222-01-2
Specialty Additives
Fast-acting biocide
2923 (2,2-DIBROMO-3-NITRILOPROPIONAMIDE) · Class Fast-kill, quickly-degrading biocide for slug/online dosing of water systems
Melting Point: 123 to 126 °C Boiling Point: Decomposes at 190 °C Solubility: In water, 1.5 g/100 mL (15,000 mg/L)
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Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC, ADBAC)
CAS 8001-54-5
Surfactants
Conditioning
2928 · Class Quaternary ammonium that disrupts microbial membranes and penetrates biofilm
Melting Point: 241.02 °C Density: 0.9429 g/cu cm at 25 °C Solubility: Very soluble in alcohol, acetone; slightly solu…
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