The deposition of paraffin and asphaltene in oil wells are among the most common problems leading to the deterioration of oil and gas production; however, they are among the easiest to rectify with proper PARC400 Chemical treatments. An increase in production of 10%, 30% or even 100% after PARC400 Chemical treatment is not uncommon in wells having paraffin and asphaltene problems. Some wells that have paraffin / asphaltene problems may also have a combination of other problems. When increased production is possible, it is usually experienced after the removal of wax buildup that has been deposited in the formation (formation damage). The removal of those deposits in the formation restores permeability and again allows the free flow of oil and gas. The removal of the deposits in the tubing, flow lines, storage tanks, etc. leads to increased efficiency, decreased operational cost and minimized down time. There are several causes leading to the deposition of paraffin and asphaltene in the formation. Some of those causes occur naturally, others are induced by production practices. Natural causes include streaming potential (due to the flow of the oil); and temperature drop at the face of the formation, due to the expansion of the fluids as they enter the well bore. Deposition induced by the production practices include hot oil treatments that do not have a blend of PARC400 Chemical with the hot oil. Any organic deposit (heavy hydrocarbon deposit) associated with production is often called paraffin or wax. While paraffin compounds are usually the major component in these deposits, they are frequently a mixture of paraffins and asphaltenes. Their deposition in the formation, tubing, flow lines and other production facilities leads to a decrease in production and an increase in operational problems. No two crudes are the same. Therefore, their paraffin and asphaltene compositions are different. Paraffin deposits, in addition to containing asphaltenes, may contain resins, gums, salt crystals, scales, clays, silts, sand and water. Paraffins are straight or branched chain nonpolar alkanes of relatively high molecular weight. Their chains usually consist of 20 to 60 carbon atoms with a melting range of 36 - 102°C (98 - 215°F). more... See more text