SKU
RXSOL-81-2064-210
Title
Anti Sludge AS 180
Title
Anti Sludge AS 180
RXSOL Anti Sludge AS 180 is a high-performance anionic surfactant package specifically formulated to prevent the formation of asphaltic sludge during hydrochloric acid (HCl) stimulation treatments. The product stabilizes crude oil asphaltenes, minimizes sludge precipitation, and improves acid penetration into the formation.
By preventing acid/crude incompatibility, the additive enhances treatment efficiency, reduces formation damage, and promotes rapid flowback after acidizing operations.
Product Remarks
Remarks
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Prevents sludge formation when hydrocarbons react with acids.
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Enhances wetting properties for better interaction with formation materials.
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Suitable for both sandstone and carbonate acidizing.
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Supports smoother acid stimulation operations by eliminating sludge-related challenges.
Tag Identification
Tag Identification
Leading Oil and Gas Chemicals manufacturer and supplier in India and Middle East
RXSOL Oil and Gas Research and Development team is composed of experienced process and R&D engineers with over 30 years of field expertise.
We offer a constantly evolving portfolio of advanced chemical solutions and technologies to support our valued partners including crude oil producers, refineries, and petrochemical plants in improving performance and achieving operational excellence.
Our approach is based on continuous process optimization, aimed at meeting customer expectations through tailored, integrated solutions.
What we do
Oil & Gas treatment involves a combination of chemical, physical, and biological processes applied to crude oil, natural gas and their derivatives, with the following goals:
- Corrosion control
- Increased production efficiency
- Customer specification compliance
- Delivery of integrated solutions combining specialty chemicals, process consultancy, technology, and monitoring systems
We aim to
- Improve process efficiency and ensure continuous plant uptime
- Reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs
- Provide high-performance chemicals and services for every stage of the Oil & Gas value chain: exploration, production, transportation, storage, refining, and downstream applications
Our Product Range for Oil and Gas Industry
RXSOL supplies a comprehensive portfolio of chemical products for the Oil & Gas, refining, and petrochemical industries:
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Demulsifiers
- Water-based
- Oil-based
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Corrosion Inhibitors
- Neutralizing (water-based / oil-based)
- Filming (water-based / oil-based)
- Combined Neutralizing & Filming
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H₂S Scavengers
- Water-based
- Amine-based
- Oil-based
- Metal-based
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Antifouling Inhibitors
- Dispersant & Antipolymerant
- Dispersant & Antioxidant
- Dispersant + Antioxidant + Metal Chelant
- Antioxidants (water-based, oil-based, and military-approved)
- Caustic unit polymer inhibitors
- Oxygen scavengers
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Scale Inhibitors
- Phosphate esters
- Phosphonates & phosphonic acids
- Polycarboxylates
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Biocides
- THPS-based
- Glutaraldehyde-based
- Isothiazoline
- Organic bromide
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Acid Corrosion Inhibitors
- For high-temperature applications
- For low-temperature applications
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Antifoams
- Oil-based
- Water-based
- Silicone-based
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Fuel Additives
- Pour Point Depressants (PPD)
- Cold Flow Plugging Point Improvers (CFPP)
- Lubricity improvers
- Asphaltene inhibitors
- Paraffin inhibitors
- Antistatic agents
- Static passivators
- Nickel passivators
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Sweetening Plant Treatment
- MDEA, MEA, DEA, UCARSOL and more
- Amine reclaiming technology
- Corrosion inhibitors
- Neutralizers
- Antifoams
Field Note
Note
How to prevent sludge formation during acidic treatment in oilfield application?
It is critical to prevent sludge formation in oil operations. This increases operational efficiencies in the long run. Reduce clean up time and increase oil-production after stimulation using RXSOL Anti Sludge AS 180:
- Prevents asphaltic sludge formation during acidizing
- Stabilizes dispersed asphaltenes
- Minimizes acid/oil incompatibility
- Prevents emulsion formation
- Improves acid penetration into the formation
- Reduces formation plugging
- Enhances permeability recovery
- Improves post-treatment flowback
- Compatible with most acid corrosion inhibitor packages
- Effective over a wide temperature range
Technical Specifications
Physical Data:
| Physical appearance | Clear free flowing pale yellow to brown colour homogeneous liquid |
| Active Ingredient | More then 95 Percent |
| Charge | Anionic |
| Specific Gravity @ 25° C | 0.92 ± 0.02 |
| Viscosity @ 25° C | < 30 cps [cst] |
| Pour Point | < 0° C |
| ph range | 5.0 – 8.0 |
| Solubility in Hydrocarbons | Soluble |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Flash point ° C | >60° C |
| Shelf Life | Minimum two years |
| Packing | 210 Ltrs. |
| Storage Condition | -15 to 55 Degree C |
Application
Where is Anti Sludge AS 180 used?
Main application is for preventing asphalt sludge during HCL Hydrochloric Acid Treatment
- Matrix acidizing
- Carbonate reservoir stimulation
- Sandstone acid treatments
- Well cleanup operations
- Production enhancement treatments
- High-asphaltene crude oil reservoirs
- HCl acid systems
- Organic acid systems (formic/acetic acid blends)
Dose
Mix RXSOL Anti Sludge AS 180 with acid and crude oil solution depending on the sludge properties of each. Usual dosage is 8-30 Ltrs of Anti Sludge AS 180 per 1000 Ltrs solution.
Important Consideration: DO NOT MIX with solutions containing cationic elements (corrosion inhibitors, etc). This would result in an internal chemical reaction.
Useful Area
Why is there SLUDGE formation during drilling operations and how to CONTROL SLUDGE FORMATION?
Sludge formation commonly occurs due to the interaction between crude oil, drilling fluids, acids, and contaminants, leading to blockages, reduced permeability, and operational inefficiencies. Anti Sludge Agents are designed to inhibit these reactions and ensure smooth fluid flow during drilling, completion, and stimulation processes.
In applications such as acidizing and well stimulation, sludge formation can severely impact treatment effectiveness and formation productivity. Anti Sludge Agents work by stabilizing asphaltenes and dispersing heavy organic compounds, preventing their aggregation and deposition. This ensures that fluids remain clean and free-flowing, allowing efficient penetration into the formation. The product is compatible with various oilfield fluid systems and performs reliably across a wide range of temperatures, salinity levels, and reservoir conditions.
Locations
Anti Sludge Agent manufacturer and supplier in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai UAE. Control Sludge formation during acid treament using RXSOL Anti Sludge Additive AS 180.
Keywords
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Use Anti Sludge Agent by RXSOL for increasing operational efficiency and increase oil production output.
