GTS-Green Cutter

Is an effective bio solvent designed to liquefy heavy hydrocarbons, paraffin waxes, asphaltenes, and crude oil residues without the need for heat. It penetrates thick sludges and hardened deposits, restoring flowability and preventing re solidification during pumping, transfers, and cleaning operations, even in cold weather conditions.

The product breaks down cohesive hydrocarbon structures that cause crude waste and tank bottoms to thicken over time, allowing material to remain fluid, recoverable, and easier to manage. By eliminating the need for steam, hot oil circulation, or diesel-based cutters, GTS-Green Cutter supports safer operations, reduces energy use, and minimizes emissions in confined or weather challenged environments.

GTS-Green Cutter can be used on its own for immediate liquefaction and conditioning of heavy crude waste. When used in combination with GTS-Microbes, it adds a bioremediation benefit by improving microbial access to remaining hydrocarbons after cleaning, supporting in situ degradation of residual contamination. This approach allows operators to first condition and recovers heavy waste, then transition to biological treatment when long term remediation is required. Patent pending No.: 17/220,767.

• Crude Oil Storage Tanks and Tank Bottoms
  Liquefies and conditions heavy crude waste and waxy residues without heat, keeping material pumpable and recoverable during cleaning, transfers, and maintenance.   
• Tank Cleaning and Sludge Recovery Operations
  Penetrates thick sludges and hardened deposits, reducing repeat treatments and preventing re solidification during pumping and waste handling.   
• Marine Vessels and Petroleum Tankers
  Conditions crude residues and slop in cargo tanks, pump rooms, and transfer systems, supporting safer operations by eliminating heat and reducing reliance on volatile cutters in confined marine environments.  
• Asphalt and Heavy Oil Waste Management Facilities
  Liquefies asphaltic residues and heavy oil waste in pits, tanks, and processing systems, keeping material workable and easier to transport or treat without heat or aggressive solvents. 
• Refinery and Terminal Operations
  Maintains flowability of crude waste during maintenance, turnarounds, and cold weather events, helping prevent delays and extended downtime.  
• Pipelines and Transfer Systems
  Conditions heavy hydrocarbons and wax buildup in pipelines and manifolds to improve flow and support efficient recovery without thermal methods.   
• Oil and Gas Production Facilities
  Supports conditioning of heavy hydrocarbon waste generated during production, separation, and storage, particularly in cold or variable climates. 
• Cold Climate and Extreme Weather Operations
  Maintains waste fluidity in low temperature environments, enabling year-round recovery and maintenance without heat.   

Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction

• Liquefies heavy hydrocarbons and sludge without heat
• Keeps waste fluid and pumpable, preventing re solidification
• Reduces cleaning, maintenance, and recovery time
• Minimizes labor requirements, downtime, and project duration
• Reduces waste volumes and associated handling and disposal costs

Safety and Regulatory Confidence

• Eliminates steam, hot oil circulation, and diesel-based cutters
• Reduces hot work and confined space risks
• VOC compliant and low emissions
• High boiling point with low evaporation at moderate temperatures
• Stable formulation remains dissolved in sludge
• Contains no SARA 313, DOT regulated, California Proposition 65, or CERCLA reportable chemicals

• Made with biodegradable and biologically friendly ingredients
• Reduces environmental impact by lowering energy use and emissions
• Conditions waste for recovery rather than disposal
• Compatible with in situ bioremediation programs
• When used with GTS Microbes, supports long term reduction of residual contamination in soil and water

• Supports oil recovery and waste reduction objectives
• Helps manage hydrocarbon waste in compliance with California Health and Safety Code 25144
• Designed to support environmentally responsible maintenance, recovery, and remediation operations

GTS-Green Cutter added to the sludge.                          Viscosity (cSt).                   

                              0                                                                         5100

                             10%                                                                     1100

                             15%                                                                       750

                             20%                                                                     540

                             25%                                                                     400

                            30%                                                                     300

                            35%                                                                      220

Available in 1-gallon containers (minimum 8), 5-gallon containers, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes. 

Shelf Life:
• Observed field stability: 10 plus years when stored unopened under normal conditions
• Mixed with GTS Microbes: use within 60 days