TERRAVIS M6 is a nonionic surfactant that can be used in all stages of the oil and gas process, from drilling and completion to stimulation and production. It is used in formulations as a flowback aid, organophilic clay activator, non-emulsifier, dispersant, inhibitor, or as a chemical binder.

Functions: Activator, Demulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Alcohol Ethoxylates, Organoclays

End Uses: Oil & Gas Applications

Applicable Processes: Drilling Applications, Hydraulic Fracturing Applications, Well Stimulation

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Cleaning applications (wellbore, sludge, drill cutting cleaning, paraffin/asphaltene and bitumen cleaning)
  • Flowback aid
  • Organophilic clay activator
  • Non-emulsifier
  • Dispersant
  • Inhibitor
  • Chemical binder

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Mild
Appearance
Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Partially Miscible In
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point165.0°C—
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Auto-ignition Temperatureapprox. 355°C—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Safe handling advice

 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

 Storage/Transport pressure

 Ambient

 Load/Unload temperature

  • 15 - 38 °C
  • 60 - 100 °F

Storage and handling materials

 Suitable: Carbon steel coated with baked phenolic. Any moisture may cause rusting of carbon steel. If product is moisture free, uncoated carbon steel tanks.

 Further information on storage conditions

Mix thoroughly before use. When stored in the liquid form, ethoxylates should be padded with a dry inert gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent oxygen or air from entering the tank. Prolonged storage in the presence of air or oxygen may cause product degradation. Oxidation is not expected when stored under a nitrogen atmosphere. Inert gas blanket and breathing system needed to maintain color stability. Use dry inert gas having at least -40°C (-40°F) dew point.