OXYGEN: THE MOST UNDERESTIMATED THREAT

OXYGEN: THE MOST UNDERESTIMATED THREAT

It's not just a contaminant. Dissolved oxygen is the silent trigger initiating the chain reaction of corrosion, heat stable salt formation, and amine degradation across your entire system.

The Illusion of Protection

Most programs still treat the symptoms

Corrosion inhibitors, fouling dispersants, and continuous reclamation and filtration are standard practices. However, they only address the consequences of a deeper issue.

The root cause remains: dissolved oxygen. If you don't control oxygen, you're managing consequences—not the process.

Rapid Corrosion

Especially severe localized pitting corrosion.

HSS Formation

Accelerated formation of heat-stable salts.

Polymerization

Radical-driven "tar-like" fouling.

System Instability

Leading to significantly increased operating costs.

The Limitations of Film-Forming Inhibitors

Most corrosion protection programs rely heavily on film-forming inhibitors. Although useful, they have clear limitations and provide partial protection at best.

pH

Performance degrades under extreme pH conditions.

Lower effectiveness in contaminated systems (HSS, hydrocarbons, solids).

Vulnerable to high turbulence and shear stress.

Do not prevent oxygen-driven reactions at the source.

CataKem CSP™ Platform
Eliminating the Cause

Ultra-fast oxygen removal—even at low temperatures (~40°F)
Prevention of HSS formation
Suppression of polymerization before it begins
Gradual decomposition of existing deposits
Formation of a dense, protective Fe₃O₄ film on carbon steel

The Result:

  • Greater reliability and uptime
  • Reduced corrosion and fouling
  • 90% reduction in contamination costs

The Cost of Contamination
Typically Includes:

High filtration and solvent reclamation costs
Solvent losses
Production and capacity impacts
Cleaning and maintenance costs
Increased antifoam consumption
Environmental and safety costs (fines, penalties, incidents)

Stop treating the symptoms.
Start eliminating the cause.

Eliminating root causes
Delivering reliability
Driving performance