Industrial Cleaning Chemicals for Oil Sands & Heavy Industry
Oil sands operations present some of the most challenging cleaning conditions in the industrial sector. Heavy bitumen, tailings, and hydrocarbon residues require powerful cleaning solutions that can perform reliably in harsh environments, including cold temperatures and high contamination levels.
At DM Supplies, we develop and supply industrial cleaning chemicals that are designed for these conditions. With more than 15 years of experience working with oil sands operators, our products have been tested in real operating environments and refined through feedback from maintenance crews, operators, and plant personnel.
Our chemical solutions are used throughout oil sands extraction plants, upgrading facilities, heavy equipment fleets, and industrial maintenance operations.
NuWash
Heavy Duty Degreaser for Bitumen and Oil Sands Cleaning
NuWash is a high performance industrial degreaser designed to remove bitumen, heavy oils, and oil sands residue from equipment and processing facilities. The product was developed specifically for the cleaning challenges encountered in oil sands plants and heavy industrial operations.
NuWash combines strong cleaning power with a user friendly formulation that helps improve safety and working conditions during maintenance and cleaning operations.
Key Features of NuWash
Key Features of NuWash
Key Features of NuWash
• Neutral pH formulation that helps prevent skin irritation
• Low odour to reduce over exposure and operator discomfort
• Rinses clean without leaving a slippery residue on surfaces
• No known carcinogenic properties
• Not regulated by Transport Canada for transportation
• Highly effective at dissolving bitumen and heavy oil contamination
NuWash has been successfully used during plant maintenance shutdowns where it has helped reduce chemical usage and cleaning time while improving overall cleaning results.
Common Applications
Key Features of NuWash
Key Features of NuWash
NuWash is used throughout oil sands facilities and heavy industry for:
• Cleaning heavy equipment contaminated with tailings and bitumen
• Extraction plant shutdown cleaning and maintenance
• Separation cell cleaning
• Tank and vessel cleaning
• Cleaning floors, stairwells, and plant infrastructure
• Degreasing pumps, valves, and industrial equipment
Field use has shown that NuWash can improve cleaning efficiency while reducing chemical consumption and labour requirements during maintenance operations.
NuSolvent
Heavy Duty Degreaser for Bitumen and Oil Sands Cleaning
Industrial Bitumen and Hydrocarbon Cleaning Solvent
NuSolvent is an industrial solvent designed for the removal of bitumen, petroleum products, and heavy hydrocarbon contamination from equipment and processing areas. The product is widely used in oil sands extraction facilities where strong cleaning performance and safe handling characteristics are required.
NuSolvent provides effective removal of hydrocarbon residues while maintaining a safer operating profile than many traditional aromatic solvent cleaners.
Key Features of NuSolvent
Key Features of NuSolvent
Key Features of NuSolvent
• High flash point for improved safety in industrial environments
• Low odour formulation for better working conditions
• Effective at dissolving heavy hydrocarbons and bitumen deposits
• Suitable for plant maintenance and heavy equipment cleaning
• Performs reliably in cold weather conditions
NuSolvent has been used within oil sands extraction plants to clean bitumen spills and remove petroleum products around pumps, processing equipment, and plant infrastructure. .
Common Applications
Key Features of NuSolvent
Key Features of NuSolvent
NuSolvent is commonly used for:
• Bitumen spill cleanup in extraction facilities
• Cleaning pumps, valves, and plant equipment
• Removal of hydrocarbon residues in upgrading plants
• Cleaning heavy equipment and industrial machinery
• Maintenance cleaning in cold weather conditions
Its high flash point and low odour make it suitable for industrial environments where volatile solvents may present safety concerns.
Cleaning Solutions Developed for Oil Sands Operations
Cleaning heavy oil and bitumen contamination requires products that are designed specifically for oil sands operations. Equipment and facilities must be maintained in environments where heavy hydrocarbons, cold temperatures, and strict safety requirements are common.
DM Supplies works directly with customers in the oil sands industry to develop and supply cleaning chemicals that improve efficiency while maintaining high safety standards.
Our products are designed to:
• Improve cleaning efficiency during plant maintenance
• Reduce downtime during shutdowns and repairs
• Provide safer working conditions for operators
• Perform reliably in demanding oil sands environments