SPE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE - The Oilfield
Technology Group (OTG) of Hexion Inc. (Hexion) today announced the
release of its Sentinel™ dust suppressant. This new technology is
designed to reduce dust generated from uncoated frac sand.
Hexion’s Sentinel dust suppressant is a low-cost solution designed to
reduce the amount of respirable silica to levels below the new OSHA and
existing Canadian permissible exposure limits (PELs). This dust
suppressant solution is capable of reducing respirable silica dust below
25 µg/m3.
The unique chemical system traps fine dust particles and remains on the
proppant during transportation and transfer. This liquid dust control
agent is effective on all mesh size sands, including 100 mesh sand.
Hexion’s Sentinel dust suppressant technology helps provide safety and
compliance from the sand mine to the wellhead. The versatile application
method allows users to apply the product at the sand mine, transload or
at the frac site. The delivery system can be mobile or stationary and
has a small footprint on location. It will not decrease throughput at
the sand mine or decrease sand offloading time when deployed at a
transload or frac site, all while achieving a dust reduction to within
acceptable limits.
“Hexion is accustomed to dealing with the challenges presented by
respirable silica dust because of our many years of experience working
with the foundry industry. The dust associated with uncoated frac sand
is a major concern for the health and wellbeing of oil and gas workers,”
said Jerry Kurinsky, Senior Vice President and General Manager, OTG.
“The release of Hexion’s innovative Sentinel dust suppressant provides a
proactive solution to the approaching regulatory compliance deadline and
helps ensure the safety of hydraulic fracturing workers, which is of
paramount importance to us.”
About Hexion’s Oilfield Technology Group
Hexion’s Oilfield Technology Group is a leading provider of innovative
technologies for the oil and gas industry. We offer well stimulation
solutions with our advanced resin coated proppants and a variety of
performance additives for oilfield applications. Our products also
include production chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide scavengers for
crude oil and natural gas production. Hexion is committed to enhancing
its industry leadership and meeting its customers' specific application
needs with a total solutions approach of quality products and services.
Additional information is available at www.hexion.com/oilfield.
About the Company
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset
resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets
through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and
technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and
industries. Hexion Inc. is controlled by investment funds affiliated
with Apollo Global Management, LLC. Additional information about Hexion
Inc. and its products is available at www.hexion.com.
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