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MercapX™ — advanced chemistry for H2S & mercaptan removal

Powerful sulfur treatment chemistry for crude oil — engineered to reduce H2S and mercaptans while preserving product integrity.

Why MercapX™?

A next-generation scavenger designed to outperform the rest

Safer, smarter, and more effective under pressure.

Dual Action Formula

Reduces H2S and mercaptans (C1–C6) by 70–90%

Oil-Soluble Advantage

Outperforms water-based scavengers by deeply penetrating crude oil.

Corrosion & Scale Control

Protects your infrastructure with proprietary additives.

Not Speciation Dependent

Works across all mercaptan types — no pre-analysis required.

The key benefits of MercapX™

From corrosion prevention to odor control

Every benefit is built to improve safety, compliance, and product quality.

  • 70–90% mercaptan reduction
  • Effective across API gravity spectrum
  • Rapid H2S neutralization
  • Inline or batch dosing compatible
  • Targeted performance with every drop

How it works

Unlike conventional scavengers, MercapX™ maintains high performance even under pressure and temperature fluctuations. Its oil-soluble base delivers complete dispersion and contact, converting H2S into inert byproducts while deeply reducing volatile mercaptans.

Processing facility

Application areas

Built for field versatility

01 · Upstream

Upstream wellhead injection

Treat sour crude at the source by neutralizing H2S and mercaptans before they enter the gathering system — improving safety and reducing corrosion risk.

02 · Midstream

Midstream stabilization units

Enhance product quality and meet sulfur specs during midstream processing with reliable scavenging performance across variable flow rates.

03 · Transfer

Custody transfer prep

Ensure compliance with odor and sulfur content standards before transferring product to downstream buyers or terminals.

04 · Polishing

Final polishing

Use as a finishing step to eliminate residual sulfur compounds from sweetened or blended crudes before storage or sale.

Product variants

Customized formulations for different crude profiles

Ensuring precision dosing and maximum performance.

MercapX™ Core Blend is the standard formulation designed for broad-spectrum use across various crude types. It delivers reliable H2S and mercaptan reduction without requiring speciation data, making it ideal for routine treatment in upstream and midstream systems where conditions may fluctuate.

Vasi-8002 is optimized for light crudes and high-RVP condensates. With its low viscosity and rapid-reacting chemistry, it blends seamlessly into volatile streams and delivers fast, effective scavenging without phase separation — ideal for wellhead and stabilization applications.

Vasi-7001 targets heavy crude oils with complex sulfur profiles. Formulated for deeper penetration and longer contact time, it excels at treating heavier mercaptan chains and high-sulfur loads, making it a strong choice for tough applications and refinery prep.

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