Project Description
Oil & Gas Defoamers & Foam Control Solutions
Foam is a problem across the whole oil & gas chain — upstream drilling, midstream gas-liquid separation, and downstream refining. It restricts fluid transfer, slows pumping, and can cause equipment overflow. Controlling it takes defoamers that survive extreme high-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) conditions and sour gas (CO₂ / H₂S) without breaking down.
INVINO® makes silicone copolymers, fluoro-silicone fluids, and non-silicone defoamers for drilling mud, amine (MDEA/DEA) desulfurization towers, and high-heat delayed coking drums. They keep full interface coverage to improve phase separation, protect equipment, and avoid downstream catalyst poisoning.
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Critical Applications: From Drilling to Refining
Silicone, fluoro-silicone, and non-silicone grades matched to each stage of the oil & gas chain.
The Problem: Gas influx (CO₂/H₂S) and downhole heat make water- or oil-based muds foam, hurting lubrication. Our grades stay active downhole without changing mud rheology.
The Problem: High-shear batch mixing (up to 12,000 rpm) whips air into cement slurry and weakens the casing. Our defoamers hold up under that shear for full density.
The Problem: Amine units (MDEA/DEA) flood and lose solvent when hydrocarbons cause foam. Our grades stay compatible and speed gas release without poisoning catalyst.
The Problem: In coke drums above 490°C, foam can carry over and clog vapor lines. Our non-silicone grades survive the heat and improve drum utilization.
Full Range: Oil & Gas Defoamers Selection Matrix
| Product | Chemistry & Solids | Application & Performance | Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| INVINO-2430 | Silicone Emulsion (Active Solid: 30%) | Drilling Mud Standard grade for water-based mud; stays dispersed under high-salinity downhole conditions. | DOWNLOAD TDS |
| INVINO-8081 | Non-Silicone Block Polyether (Active Solid: 100%) | Cementing Slurry Shear-stable through high-speed batch mixing (up to 12,000 rpm) without air entrainment. | DOWNLOAD TDS |
| INVINO-1080 | Silicone Emulsion (PDMS) (Active Solid: 30%) | Crude Extraction Effective for multi-phase gas-liquid separation at wellhead manifolds and condensate loops. | DOWNLOAD TDS |
| INVINO-8130 | Fluoro-Silicone Emulsion (Active Solid: 20%) | Gas-Liquid Separator Fast bubble knockdown in high-pressure separation vessels, storage tanks, and heavy crude refining towers. | DOWNLOAD TDS |
| INVINO-1062 | Non-Silicone Aromatic Compound (Active Solid: 90%) | Delayed Coking High thermal resistance. Prevents organic carryover in coke drums above 490°C without forming solid silicon scale. | DOWNLOAD TDS |
| INVINO-820C | Polyether Ester (Amine-Inert) (Active Solid: 25%) | Amine Scrubbing For amine desulfurization (MDEA/DEA); no chemical sludge and inert to downstream platinum catalyst beds. | DOWNLOAD TDS |
Technical FAQ for Oilfield Foam Control
Q: How do you keep the defoamer stable at high temperatures (over 400°C)?
A: Standard dimethyl silicone breaks down at coking temperatures and forms silicon scale in the lines. Our downstream grade INVINO-1062 uses a high-stability non-silicone aromatic chemistry that vaporizes cleanly without leaving black solid residue.
Q: Will the defoamer affect the catalyst in my amine unit?
A: No. Low-end products carry surfactants that can pass downstream and blind catalyst beds. INVINO-820C dissolves cleanly in MDEA and stays inert to downstream platinum/palladium catalysts.
Q: Can your defoamer withstand high-shear mixing in cementing?
A: Yes. High-speed wellhead batch mixing creates heavy foam that lowers cure density. Our polyether grade INVINO-8081 stays active under intense shear (up to 12,000 rpm) without breaking down.
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Standard Protocol for Oilfield Sample Verification
System Parameter Submission
Share your stage (drilling, cementing, separation, amine, or coking), operating temperature and pressure, and media chemistry.
Free Lab Test (HTHP Autoclave + Scaling Check)
Our petroleum lab runs an HTHP autoclave simulation and a silicon-scaling check to match a stable grade — free of charge.
Free Sample Dispatch
Free trial samples ship via air express for wellhead and drum trials. No MOQ at sample stage; buyer covers freight, refunded on the first bulk order.
