Shale Chem
Chemistry · 4 products
Lab-validated · field-proven

Chemistry built for difficult produced-water systems.

Shale Chem specializes in oilfield water where high TDS, elevated iron, severe fouling, and complex chemistry interactions create ongoing operational issues. Our integrated programs work together across production, frac, recycling, SWD, and pipeline systems — helping operators control iron sulphide, manage scale, reduce corrosion, improve water quality, and hold system reliability under harsh field conditions.

A few things we make

A sample of our chemistry — not the full line. We formulate to the system in front of us, so if you don’t see a fit here, that just means we haven’t built it for your water yet.

SCL 9027

Scale inhibitor

DSL-validated scale inhibitor for high-temperature, high-pressure, anoxic production systems.

Validation
Dynamic Scale Loop
Conditions
High T · High P · Anoxic
Target
Pipelines & production systems
SCL 8054

Corrosion inhibitor

Corrosion inhibitor proven from fresh water to 180,000 ppm TDS brine — held below 1.2 mpy for 52 weeks.

Corrosion rate
< 1.2 mpy
Duration
Up to 52 weeks
Salinity
Fresh water → 180,000 ppm TDS
Compatibility
Imidazoline/Quat, Coco Quat
OC 360

Water treatment

Water-treatment coagulant developed 2011. Dramatically lower dose rate, no metal residual, mildly acidic.

Developed
2011
Dose rate
~1/6 of Ferric Chloride
pH
~3.5 (mildly acidic)
Metal residual
Essentially zero
SCL 9097

Iron control

Iron sulphide control chemistry designed to prevent, stabilize, and dissolve FeS deposits in produced water, SWD, frac, and pipeline systems.

Function
Iron sulphide prevention & dissolution
Applications
Produced water · SWD · Pipelines
Performance
Controls FeS & iron deposition
Compatibility
Scale inhibitors · Biocides · FR
Our approach

Backed by science and field expertise.

Every solution we deliver is supported by reliable data and hands-on service. From lab validation to on-site troubleshooting, we ensure your chemistry programs are tested, proven, and optimized for lasting performance.

Onsite & Remote Support

Our technical team provides field support and remote guidance to keep your operations running smoothly.

Lab Testing & Validation

In-house and third-party testing confirms product performance, giving you measurable proof before full deployment.

Need help with a difficult water system?

Send the water analysis and the failure mode. We’ll tell you which chemistry family fits and how we’d validate it.