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.
Chemical
| Processes | Chemical Functions | StarChem Chemistries & Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | Foaming, corrosion inhibition, rheology modification, scale control, day and shale stabilization, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, and foam control | Betaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters. |
| Cementing | Foaming, corrosion control, and wetters | Betaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters. |
| Completion | Corrosion inhibition, emulsifiers, and wetters | Betaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters. |
| Stimulation | Foaming, corrosion inhibition, rheology modification, wetters, friction reducers, gellants, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, and foam control | Betaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters. |
| Production | Foaming, corrosion inhibition, hydrogen sulfide control (H2S), gellants, emulsifiers, demulsifiers, wetters, and scale control | Betaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters. |
| Transportation | Corrosion inhibition, cleaners, and foam control | Betaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters. |
| Remediation | Cleaners, wetters, scale control, biocide, foam control | Betaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl ether sulfates, quaternary ammomium salts (quats), fatty esters, imidazolines, phosphate esters, dioctyl sulfosuccinate (DOSS), fatty amides, silicones, polysorbate esters and PEG esters. |
| Blending | Broad in-house blending and customized chemical reactions | Betaines, 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 Manufacturing | Various reaction and compounding capabilities for customers requiring specific needs | Betaines, 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
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betaines | StarSurf CAPB | Cocamidopropyl betaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Foaming agent, viscosity builder & wetter |
| StarSurf CAPB 50 | Cocamidopropyl betaine | Liquid | 37 | 6-8 | Foaming agent, viscosity builder & wetter | |
| StarSurf H-CAPB | Cocamidopropyl betaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Foaming agent, viscosity builder & wetter | |
| StarSurf LAPB | Laurylamidopropyl betaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Foaming agent, viscosity builder & wetter | |
| Amine Oxides | StarSurf CAPOx | Cocamidopropylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Excellent foam booster and detergent and viscosity builder |
| StarSurf LAPOx | Lauryl amidopropylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Offers excellent bleach stability and viscosity builder | |
| StarSurf LMAPO | Lauryl-myristyl amidopropylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Offers excellent bleach stability and viscosity builder | |
| StarSurf LOx | Laurylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Excellent bleach stable foamer and viscosity builder | |
| StarSurf MOx | Myristylamine oxide | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Excellent bleach stable foamer and viscosity builder | |
| Hydroxysultaines | StarSurf CAPHS | Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Alkaline stable foaming agent and is a viscosity builder. Thermal stable |
| StarSurf CAPHS 50 | Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine | Liquid | 44 | 6-8 | Alkaline stable foaming agent and is a viscosity builder. Thermal stable | |
| StarSurf LAPHS | Lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaine | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Alkaline stable foaming agent and is a viscosity builder. Thermal stable | |
| Sulfonates | StarSurf DOSS | Dioctylsulfosuccinate (DOSS) | Liquid | 70 | 6.5-7.5 | Excellent foamer and re-wetter (variety of diluents available) |
| StarSurf DDBSA | Sulfonates alkyl benzene | Liquid | 100 | 5.5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent, demulsifier properties | |
| StarSurf ES 814 | Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfates | Liquid | 60 | 5.5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent | |
| StarSurf ES 814 HG | Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfates | Liquid | 60 | 5.5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent. Non-flammable | |
| StarTex AC Conc. | Alkyldiphenyloxide disulfonate | Liquid | 45 | 8-10 | Excellent solubility and stability in acidic, alkaline, bleach & other oxidizing systems | |
| Phosphates | StarSurf P-90 | Phosphated alcohol ehoxylate | Liquid | 90 | 8-10 | Efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts |
| StarSurf Phos 2672 | Triethylamine phosphate | Liquid | 60 | 3-5 | Effective scale inhibitor for calcium and other alkaline compounds | |
| StarSurf Phos 361 | Phosphated alcohol | Liquid | 100 | 3-5 | Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts |
Anionic Surfactants
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfonates | StarSurf DOSS | Dioctylsulfosuccinate (DOSS) | Liquid | 70 | 6.5-7.5 | Excellent foamer and re-wetter (variety of diluents available) |
| StarSurf DDBSA | Sulfonates alkyl benzene | Liquid | 100 | 5.5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent, demulsifier properties | |
| StarSurf ES 814 | Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfates | Liquid | 60 | 5.5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent | |
| StarSurf ES 814 HG | Ammonium alkyl-ether sulfates | Liquid | 60 | 5.5-7 | Excellent all-purpose foaming agent. Non-flammable | |
| StarTex AC Conc. | Alkyldiphenyloxide disulfonate | Liquid | 45 | 8-10 | Excellent solubility and stability in acidic, alkaline, bleach & other oxidizing systems | |
| Phosphates | StarSurf P-90 | Phosphated alcohol ehoxylate | Liquid | 90 | 8-10 | Efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts |
| StarSurf Phos 2672 | Triethylamine phosphate | Liquid | 60 | 3-5 | Effective scale inhibitor for calcium and other alkaline compounds | |
| StarSurf Phos 361 | Phosphated alcohol | Liquid | 100 | 3-5 | Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts | |
| StarSurf Phos 801 | Phosphated alcohol | Liquid | 100 | 3-5 | Cleaner, efficient hydrotrope and coupling agent for organics and salts | |
| StarSurfWFF | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 46 | 4-6 | Excellent detergent stable with peroxides |
Surfactants (Specialties)
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amides | StarSurf CDEA 11 | Cocamide DEA (diethanolamide) | Liquid | 100 | 9-10 | Efficient foamer and rheology modifier |
| StarSurf CDEA 11 | Cocamide DEA (diethanolamide) | Liquid | 100 | 9-10 | Efficient foamer and rheology modifier | |
| Formulated Alcohol Ethoxylates | StarSurf DA | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 99 | 6-7 | Low foaming wetter |
| StarSurf CMS | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 50 | 6.5-7.5 | Good resistance to alkali, acids, and salts | |
| Formulated Cationics | StarSurf 2745 | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 82 | 6.5-8.5 | Very good degreaser and effective in alkaline conditions |
| Formulated Anionics | StarSurf 2914 | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 50 | 6.5-8.5 | Good resistance to alkali and salts. Very stable foamer over a broad pH range |
| StarSurf 2754 | Surfactant blend | Liquid | 40 | 6.5-8.5 | Excellent degreaser stable over a wide pH range |
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
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaternary Amines (Quats) | StarQuat 300 | Dicocodimethyl ammonium chloride | Liquid | 75 | 6-8 | Cationic emulsifier for mineral seal oils. Promotes beading and rapid drying of rinse water |
| StarQuat 300 HF | Dicocodimethyl ammonium chloride | Liquid | 75 | 6-8 | Cationic emulsifier for mineral seal oils. Promotes beading and rapid drying of rinse water. High flash point version | |
| StarQuat BAP 75 | Benzyl Alkyl-Pyridine Quat | Liquid | 70 | 7-9 | Oil soluble corrosion inhibitor user in formulated products | |
| StarQuat BTMAC 60 | Benzyltrimethylammonium Chloride | Liquid | 60 | 6-8 | Clay and shale stabilization | |
| StarQuat CETAC 30 | Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride | Liquid | 30 | 6-8 | Cationic emulsifier used as a conditioner in hair styling aids, creams, and lotions, to provide conditioning and softening | |
| StarQuat DCE 1214 | Bisquat of dichloroethyl ether and C12-C14 dimethylamine | Liquid | 70 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble corrosion inhibitor | |
| StarQuat CS-90 | Polyquaternary Chloride | Liquid | 60 | 6-8 | Excellent corrosion inhibitor for HCI environments | |
| StarQuat ESL Conc. | Benzyltriethylammonium Chloride | Liquid | 60 | 6-8 | Cationic surface active compound that improves degreasing efficiency | |
| ADBAC Quats | StarQuat LBAC 80 | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 85 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble cationic emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor. Solvent is isopropanol and water |
| StarQuat LBAC 80 ETOH | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 85 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble cationic emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor. Solvent is isopropanol and water | |
| StarQuat T-85 | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 81 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant and corrosion inhibitor | |
| StarQuat T-80 | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 81 | 6-8 | Water free cationic surfactant and corrosion inhibitor | |
| StarQuat T-50 | C12-14 alkyl-benzylammonium Choride | Liquid | 50 | 6-8 | Efficient water soluble cationic surfactant and corrosion inhibitor |
Silicones Fluids
| StarChem offers a wide range of polydimethylsiloxanes (5 cSt to 60000 cSt). Please contact your StarChem Sales representative for more information. |
Foam Control
| Chemistries | StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone | StarSil AC 1083 | Silicone Compound | Liquid | 100 | 7-9 | Versatile silicone formulation base for most industrial applications |
| StarSil AF 2577 | Silicone Emulsion | Liquid | 10 | 6-8 | Very high performing low concentration silicone defoamer | |
| StarSil PD 250 | Silicone Emulsion | Liquid | 40 | 7-9 | High performing defoamer for the alkaline conditions | |
| StarSil PD 30 | Silicone Emulsion | Liquid | 25 | 7-9 | Versatile industrial defoamer | |
| Non-Silicone | StarDefoam 354 | Mineral Oil | Liquid | 100 | 6-8 | Versatile mineral oil defoamer for most industrial applications |
| StarDefoam PMD 100 | Polymeric | Liquid | 100 | 6-8 | Concentrated defoamer for extreme industrial foaming conditions |
Imidazolines/Amines
| StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarSoft 2669 | Fatty Imidazoline Ethyl-Sulfate Quat | Liquid | 100 | 5-7 | Formulation additive, corrosion inhibitor, scale control, and wetter |
| StarChem TOA 80 DQ | Fatty Imidazoline Ethyl-Sulfate Quat | Liquid | 80 | 7-10 | Formulation additive, corrosion inhibitor, scale control, and wetter |
| StarChem TOD 60 | TOFA Imidazoline | Liquid | 100 | 10-11 | Formulation additive, corrosion inhibitor, scale control, and wetter |
Triazines
| StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarChem Triazine | Hexahydtrotriazine | Liquid | 78 | 6-8 | Excellent H2S scavenger |
StarChem makes customized triazine blends using various solvents and manufactured to any level of activity.
Other Chemistries
| StarChem Product | Chemical Name | Physical State | Activity % | pH | Special Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarTex PL Extra Conc. | EDTA | Liquid | 40 | 11 | Scale control |
| StarChem Metyl Soyate | Methyl Ester | Liquid | 100 | N/A | Eco-friendly solvent. Good for cutting oil and grease |