Oil & Gas

StarChem has been manufacturing specialty chemicals for over 50 years. With this experience we strive to bring innovative solutions to our customers around the world. We offer a broad range of chemistries and technologies to many industrial and consumer markets. Our specialty chemicals are used in upstream oil and gas applications by oilfield formulators and service companies. These applications include drilling, productions, stimulation, unconventional oil and gas recovery and transportation. StarChem focuses on innovation, environmentally responsible solutions and high performance chemicals for challenging technical environments. StarChem has a flexible organization and substantial chemical reaction capabilities as well as in-house blending. Our technologies provide solutions to reduce failure risk, increase operability and extend the equipment life of oil and gas production facilities. Please review our list of chemistries and contact us to discuss how we can partner to find solutions to fit your chemical needs.

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Chemical
ProcessesChemical FunctionsStarChem Chemistries & Capabilities
DrillingFoaming, corrosion inhibition, rheology modification, scale control, day and shale stabilization, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, and foam controlBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
CementingFoaming, corrosion control, and wettersBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
CompletionCorrosion inhibition, emulsifiers, and wettersBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
StimulationFoaming, corrosion inhibition, rheology modification, wetters, friction reducers, gellants, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, and foam controlBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
ProductionFoaming, corrosion inhibition, hydrogen sulfide control (H2S), gellants, emulsifiers, demulsifiers, wetters, and scale controlBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
TransportationCorrosion inhibition, cleaners, and foam controlBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
RemediationCleaners, wetters, scale control, biocide, foam controlBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
BlendingBroad in-house blending and customized chemical reactionsBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
Custom & Contract ManufacturingVarious reaction and compounding capabilities for customers requiring specific needsBetaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters.
Product Offerings
Amphoteric Surfactants
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
BetainesStarSurf™ CAPBCocamidopropyl betaineLiquid306-8Foaming agent, viscosity builder & wetter
StarSurf™ CAPB 50Cocamidopropyl betaineLiquid376-8Foaming agent, viscosity builder & wetter
StarSurf™ H-CAPBCocamidopropyl betaineLiquid306-8Foaming agent, viscosity builder & wetter
StarSurf™ LAPBLaurylamidopropyl betaineLiquid306-8Foaming agent, viscosity builder & wetter
Amine OxidesStarSurf™ CAPOxCocamidopropylamine oxideLiquid306-8Excellent foam booster and detergent and viscosity builder
StarSurf™ LAPOxLauryl amidopropylamine oxideLiquid306-8Offers excellent bleach stability and viscosity builder
StarSurf™ LMAPOLauryl-myristyl amidopropylamine oxideLiquid306-8Offers excellent bleach stability and viscosity builder
StarSurf™ LOxLaurylamine oxideLiquid306-8Excellent bleach stable foamer and viscosity builder
StarSurf™ MOxMyristylamine oxideLiquid306-8Excellent bleach stable foamer and viscosity builder
HydroxysultainesStarSurf™ CAPHSCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineLiquid306-8Alkaline stable foaming agent and viscosity builder. Thermal stable
StarSurf™ CAPHS 50Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineLiquid446-8Alkaline stable foaming agent and viscosity builder. Thermal stable
StarSurf™ LAPHSLauramidopropyl hydroxysultaineLiquid306-8Alkaline stable foaming agent and viscosity builder. Thermal stable
Anionic Surfactants
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
SulfonatesStarSurf™ DOSSDioctylsulfosuccinate (DOSS)Liquid706.5-7.5Excellent foamer and re-wetter (variety of diluents available)
StarSurf™ DDBSASulfonates alkyl benzeneLiquid1005.5-7Excellent all-purpose foaming agent, demulsifier properties
StarSurf™ ES 814Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfatesLiquid605.5-7Excellent all-purpose foaming agent
StarSurf™ ES 814 HGAmmonium alkyl-ether sulfatesLiquid605.5-7Excellent all-purpose foaming agent. Non-flammable
PhosphatesStarSurf™ Phos 361Phosphated alcoholLiquid1003-5Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts
StarSurf™ Phos 801Phosphated alcoholLiquid1003-5Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts
StarSurf™ WFFSurfactant blendLiquid464-6Excellent detergent stable with peroxides
Surfactants (Specialties)
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
AmidesStarSurf™ CDEA 11Cocamide DEA (diethanolamide)Liquid1009-10Efficient foamer and rheology modifier
StarSurf™ CMEA 11Cocamide MEA (diethanolamide)Liquid1009-10Efficient foamer and rheology modifier
Formulated Alcohol EthoxylatesStarSurf™ DASurfactant blendLiquid996-7Low foaming wetter
StarSurf™ CMSSurfactant blendLiquid506.5-7.5Good resistance to alkali, acids, and salts
Formulated CationicsStarSurf™ 2745Surfactant blendLiquid826.5-8.5Very good degreaser and effective in alkaline conditions
Nonionics
StarChem offers a wide range of alkoxylated alcohols. Please contact your StarChem representative for more information on products that we have available for Oilfield.
Cationics
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
Quaternary Amines (Quats)StarQuat™ BAP 75Benzyl Alkyl-Pyridine QuatLiquid707-9Oil soluble corrosion inhibitor user in formulated products
StarQuat™ BTMAC 60Benzyltrimethylammonium ChlorideLiquid606-8Clay and shale stabilization
StarQuat™ CETAC 30Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium ChlorideLiquid306-8Cationic emulsifier used as a conditioner in hair styling aids, creams, and lotions, to provide conditioning and softening
StarQuat™ DCE 1214Bisquat of dichloroethyl ether and C12-C14 dimethylamineLiquid706-8Efficient water soluble corrosion inhibitor
StarQuat™ ESL Conc.Benzyltriethylammonium ChlorideLiquid606-8Cationic surface active compound that improves degreasing efficiency
ADBAC QuatsStarQuat™ LBAC 80C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium ChorideLiquid806-8Efficient water soluble cationic emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor. Solvent is isopropanol and water
StarQuat™ LBAC 80 ETOHC12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium ChorideLiquid806-8Efficient water soluble cationic emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor. Solvent is isopropanol and water
StarQuat™ T-85C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium ChorideLiquid816-8Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant and corrosion inhibitor
StarQuat™ T-80C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium ChorideLiquid816-8Water free cationic surfactant and corrosion inhibitor
StarQuat™ T-50C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium ChorideLiquid506-8Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant and corrosion inhibitor
Foam Control
ChemistriesStarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
Non-SiliconeStarDefoam™ 354Mineral OilLiquid1006-8Versatile mineral oil defoamer for most industrial applications
Imidazolines/Amines
StarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
StarChem® TOA 80 DQFatty Imidazoline Ethyl-Sulfate QuatLiquid807-10Formulation additive, corrosion inhibitor, scale control, and wetter
Triazines
StarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
StarChem® TriazineHexahydtrotriazineLiquid786-8Excellent H2S scavenger
StarChem makes customized triazine blends using various solvents and manufactured to any level of activity.
Other Chemistries
StarChem ProductChemical NamePhysical StateActivity %pHSpecial Properties
StarTex™ PL Extra Conc.EDTALiquid4011Scale control