Iron Control Liquid is a concentrated liquid iron-control additive developed for use in oilfield acidizing, well stimulation, well cleaning and related chemical treatment operations.
The product is based on a synergistic combination of organic active compounds, providing effective complexing and sequestration of dissolved iron. During acidizing operations, iron may be introduced into the treatment fluid through dissolution of rust, corrosion products, mill scale, iron-containing deposits, tubulars and formation minerals.
As the acid becomes spent and the pH of the treatment fluid increases, dissolved ferric iron may form insoluble iron-containing precipitates. These precipitates can contribute to formation plugging, permeability impairment, sludge formation and deposition within the wellbore and production system.
Iron Control Liquid complexes dissolved iron and assists in maintaining it in a soluble or dispersed form during the treatment and subsequent fluid recovery.
The concentrated liquid formulation offers convenient handling, rapid mixing and easy incorporation into acid treatment packages.