FOR CONTROL OF SULFATE REDUCING BACTERIA
BMF-BAC 4™ is a liquid nutrient formulation for the control of sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB). SRBs are the principal agents of microbial mediated corrosion as a result of their ability to induce both cathodic depolarization and hydrogen sulfide production. Sulfate reducing bacteria utilize sulfate (and occasionally other sulfur compounds) in oil field waters to aid in producing hydrogen sulfide, a well-known toxic gas and corrosive compound. BMF-BAC 4™ acts as an inhibitor of SRB metabolism and thus reduces their ability to grow and produce hydrogen sulfide.
BMF-BAC 4™ is compatible with other Micro-Bac International, Inc.® products, unlike conventional biocides. In surveys of SRB cultures from a variety of oil field and other sites world-wide, no significant resistance to BMF-BAC 4™ has been found. Also, unlike biocides, development of SRB resistance to BMF-BAC 4™ in treated production systems appears to be rare.
BMF-BAC 4™
Color Cloudy yellow liquid
Flash Point Not applicable
Boiling Point >100⁰C
Specific Gravity 1.080
Freezing Point <0.⁰C
Odor Faint chemical