Dual Action (Biocide + Inhibitor)
Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC) is a cationic surfactant belonging to the Quaternary Ammonium class (Quats). In the Oil & Gas industry, it is unique because it serves two vital functions simultaneously: it acts as a potent Biocide to kill sulfur-reducing bacteria and as a Corrosion Inhibitor by forming a protective film on metal surfaces.
Ruvon supplies premium Benzalkonium Chloride specially formulated for Water Injection Systems and Drilling Muds. It is compatible with cationic and non-ionic polymers. Its surfactant properties also help in cleaning the formation, improving injectivity.
Available in 50% and 80% Concentrations.
| Parameter | BKC 50% | BKC 80% |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear Colorless Liquid | Pale Yellow Viscous Liquid |
| Active Matter | 50% ± 1% | 80% ± 1% |
| pH (5% Solution) | 6.0 - 8.0 | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Free Amine | Max 1.0% | Max 1.5% |
| Amine Hydrochloride | Max 1.0% | Max 1.5% |
| Density (25°C) | 0.98 g/ml | 0.96 g/ml |
BKC is a "Cationic" surfactant, meaning it carries a positive charge.
Because BKC is a surfactant (soap), it has excellent cleaning properties.
Advantage: When injected into old wells, it cleans sludge, oil residues, and bacterial slime from the wellbore. This cleaning action often results in Increased Injectivity (better water flow) alongside corrosion protection.
Used in secondary oil recovery to prevent corrosion in injection pipelines and kill bacteria.
Preservative for starch/gum based muds to prevent fermentation and souring.
Used in batch treatment of gas lines to inhibit corrosion caused by condensed water.
Added to Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) during well stimulation to protect the casing from acid corrosion.
Used as an algaecide in cooling towers and swimming pools.
Added to fluids left in the annular space to prevent corrosion during well shut-ins.
Standard plastic drums. Corrosion resistant packing.
Cost-effective for large field injections.
While it inhibits corrosion on steel, the concentrated chemical is corrosive to skin.
Corrosion Inhibitor & Biocide. Oilfield Grade.
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