508MM converts paraffin waxes, derived from petroleum (crude oil, tank bottoms, slop oil, and sludge) as well as synthetic sources (Fischer-Tropsch, polyethylene, polypropylene and alpha olefins) from a crystalline to an amorphous form. In the amorphous state wax is a semisolid and is easily solubilized and dispersed in hydrocarbon solvents such as crude oil and refined products (Diesel, Middle Distillate, L.C.O.-Light Cycle Oil and Fuel Oils).
When paraffin wax becomes soluble and dispersed in hydrocarbon cutter stocks the final blends become stable and easier to transport by pipelines and tanker trucks. Especially in the case of reclaimed waste oils.
In the presence of 1000 - 2500 ppm. of 508MM, one barrel of crude oil tank bottoms (paraffin) sludge may be dissolved in one barrel of cutter stock (e.g. Diesel or Naptha) at ambient temperatures without the need for any heat (energy). Whereas recovered paraffin wax will separate or drop out of solution in hydrocarbon cutter stocks in the absence of heat, in the presence of 508MM at, paraffin wax will stay in solution at room temperature.
Asphaltenes and Heavy Crude Oils
(A.P.I. Gravity 6 to 12)
508MM acts as a peptizing and stabilization agent for heavy asphaltene containing crude oils. 508MM allows heavy crude oils to flow more easily by lowering viscosity of the high asphaltene containing oils.
It also works as a dispersing agent for heavy oils in cutter stocks during sludge treatment operations
Wax Inhibitor Overview for Production and Transportation
Malcera 508mm
Low Toxicity Biodegradable Non-solvent Low B,S&W
High Flash Point No Aromatic Hydrocarbons Non-Polymeric Low WAT
Properties
Specific Gravity : 0.985
Appearance :Yellow to straw coloured Liquid
Flash Point : 224°C
Boiling Point : 215-228°C at 4mmHg
Pour Point : < -30°C
pH : 6-7
Hazard Class : Low/Non-flammable
Lowers Cloud Point by 30-40°C in crude oils, fuel oil and lubes Improves Oil production by 3-10x in paraffin affected wells Clears waxy deposits from
surface lines Removes waxy rag layers resulting in low B,S&W Improves produced oil water cut Disperses waxy rag layers in Heater Treaters Low cost in use compared to conventional wax chemicals May be used in either direct feed or hot-oiling applications Removes all wax deposits unlike solvents and polymers
avoiding hard waxy deposits in pipelines and tanks
Wax Inhibitor Overview for Sludge and Tank Cleaning
Malcera 508mm
High Flash Point No Aromatic Hydrocarbons Non-Polymeric Rapid Oil/Water/Solid Sepn.
Low Toxicity Biodegradable Non-solvent Low B,S&W
Properties
Specific Gravity : 0.985
Appearance :Yellow to straw coloured Liquid
Flash Point : 224°C
Boiling Point : 215-228°C at 4mmHg
Pour Point : < -30°C
pH : 6-7
Hazard Class : Low/Non-flammable
Low cost in use compared to conventional waste disposal Solids can be treated in tank or proximity avoiding expensive transportation Promotes rapid re-dissolution of heavy oil solids into oils No re-precipitation of organic solids on subsequent storage Re-dispersed solids in crude oil have low B,S&W Recovered paraffins and asphaltenes can be processed through
refinery along with normal crude Drives efficient 3 phase separation allowing good oil/solids separation Waste stream cost converted to recovered oil revenue stream Water and inorganic solids can be disposed of as low hazard
Low Toxicity