Process for cleaning pipe dope and other solids from well systems

摘要

An improved chemical composition and process for cleaning pipe dope from wellbores has been established. The chemical composition is of an aliphatic hydrocarbon and/or esters with a biodegradable water insoluble monoterpene preferably having a flash point (PMCC) greater than 140 DEG F. the mixture then used neat, or in a dispersion of seawater, being used to remove pipe dope from tubing, casing and the like.