Hasten Cleanse FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
1. What is Hasten Cleanse?
Hasten Cleanse is a water-based, non-hazardous industrial cleaning chemistry designed for oil and gas, petrochemical, and marine applications. It uses fatty acids and surfactants to break down and emulsify hydrocarbons — no bacteria, no microbes, no harsh solvents.
2. Is Hasten Cleanse flammable?
No. Hasten Cleanse has no flash point. It is completely non-flammable. We prove this with a live torch test — we add gasoline to our product and the competitor’s product, then put a torch to both. Theirs catches fire. Ours doesn’t.
3. What can it clean?
Crude oil, condensate, refined products, heavy oils, paraffin wax, asphaltenes, tank bottom sludge, hydrocarbon fouling on metal surfaces, heat exchanger tubes, pipelines, pressure vessels, and spills on soil or water.
4. Is it safe for my crew?
Yes. It’s non-hazardous, non-toxic, and non-irritating. No special PPE is required beyond standard site requirements. No respiratory protection needed for the product itself. Crews notice the difference immediately — no solvent fumes, no headaches, no burning eyes.
5. Is it TSCA compliant?
Yes. All components are listed on the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory, ensuring full regulatory compliance for industrial use.
6. Does it contain bacteria or microbes?
No. Hasten Cleanse is purely chemical — fatty acids and surfactants. No biological agents. This means consistent performance regardless of temperature, pH, or environmental conditions.
7. Does it work in saltwater?
Yes. Hasten Cleanse is effective in both freshwater and saltwater environments. This makes it suitable for offshore platforms, coastal facilities, marine vessel cleaning, and any application where saltwater is involved.
8. Is it corrosive?
No. Hasten Cleanse is non-corrosive. It’s safe for use on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, fiberglass, coatings, gaskets, and seals.
9. How fast does it work?
Operators typically see up to 80% less downtime compared to conventional tank cleaning methods. Degassing and cleaning happen simultaneously, so what used to take 3-7 days can often be completed in 1-2 days.
10. How much wastewater does it generate?
About 50% less than conventional methods. The chemistry emulsifies hydrocarbons more effectively, requiring fewer rinse cycles. And because the product is non-hazardous, the wastewater is easier and cheaper to dispose of.
11. Can I use it for degassing?
Yes. Degassing is one of the primary applications. When Hasten Cleanse contacts hydrocarbons, it raises the flash point and suppresses VOC emissions. LEL readings drop quickly and consistently.
12. Can I use it for vapor suppression?
Yes. The surfactant system creates a molecular barrier that prevents hydrocarbon vapors from entering the gas phase. It reduces LEL, H2S, benzene, and total VOC concentrations in the breathing zone.
13. Does it work for spill response?
Yes. Hasten Cleanse can be applied to hydrocarbon spills on soil, water, and hard surfaces. It encapsulates the hydrocarbon, suppresses vapor, and eliminates fire risk from the spill.
14. Is it biodegradable?
Yes. Hasten Cleanse is fully biodegradable and does not persist in soil or water.
15. What’s the shelf life?
Hasten Cleanse has a long shelf life when stored properly. It does not degrade, separate, or lose effectiveness in storage.
16. Can I get a demo?
Absolutely. We bring our product and yours to the same table for a side-by-side comparison, including the live torch test. No charge, no obligation. Every customer who has seen the demo has switched.
17. Where are you located?
Hasten Chemical is based in Houston, TX. We serve refineries, petrochemical plants, terminals, and oil and gas operators across Texas, the Gulf Coast, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford Shale.
18. How do I order?
Call us at 832-655-7763 or email info@hastenchemical.com. We’ll discuss your application, recommend the right approach, and get product to your site.
19. Do you offer emergency response?
Yes. Our team is available 24/7 for emergency spill response. Call 832-655-7763.
20. Why should I switch from what I’m currently using?
Because what you’re currently using is probably flammable, hazardous, and slower. Hasten Cleanse is non-flammable, non-hazardous, and cuts cleaning time by up to 80% with 50% less wastewater. The crews prefer it, the safety department prefers it, and the cost savings make the decision easy.
Still have questions? Call 832-655-7763 or email info@hastenchemical.com. We’d rather answer your questions on the phone than have you guess.