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Paratene™ HFA
Hydrocarbon Foamer

Description
Paratene™ HFA is a blend of flourosurfactants designed to aid in the foaming of hydrocarbon liquids. Paratene™ HFA has been found to effectively form stable foams with hydrocarbons ranging from heavy mineral oils, diesel fuel, petroleum condensates and middle distillate naphthas. Paratene™ HFA can be used in making foams for drilling fluids, fracturing fluids and well clean outs.

Features and Advantages
- Foams hydrocarbon liquids
- Excellent foam quality
- Excellent Stability
- Very low surface tension Solutions.
- Used to create a non-damaging foam

Typical Physical Properties
- Appearance Amber liquid
- Specific Gravity 1.10
- Flash Point >95°C
- pH 10
- Freeze Point 0°C
- Ionic Character Nonionic

Methods of Application
Paratene™ HFA is added to the hydrocarbon at concentrations varying with the type of hydrocarbon and the quality of foam desired. The table below shows and example the amounts of foamer required in diesel fuel.

HFA
(Vol. %)
Half Life
(sec.)
Foam Quality
(%)
0 1 34
1.0 230 50
1.50 865 60
2.00 3000 70

Paratene™ HFA should be tested prior to use to determine the exact concentration required for the application.

Safety and Handling
Paratene™ HFA is toxic. It can cause serious injury or death if ingested. Refer to the MSDS for details.


Woodrising Resources Ltd.
#2 321 37 Ave. N.E.
Calgary AB T2E 6P6
Canada
www.paratene.com
403-216-2130

Paratene™ is a wholly owned registered tradename of Woodrising Resources Ltd.