Nalco Water helps terminal operators deliver consistent, on-spec, high-quality fuel while protecting critical assets, optimizing operations and supporting safety. The TermaFuel Program brings together targeted additive solutions engineered for terminal environments—helping maintain fuel quality and manage operational risk across storage, blending, and distribution.
Transform terminals into high-performance, risk-managed assets

The TermaFuel Program features eight targeted additive solutions to enable fuel stability and performance across every stage of fuel management. Additive solutions include:
- H₂S Scavengers
- Conductivity Improvers
- Antioxidants
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Pour Point Depressants
- Cetane Improvers
- Lubricity Improvers
- Lubricity & Conductivity Improver Combo
Optimize Terminal Performance

Nalco Water’s TermaFuel Program helps terminal operators drive measurable results across the value chain. Our innovative chemistries and onsite expertise help:
- Improve margins by upgrading lower-cost streams to premium outbound specifications
- Increase efficiency with faster blending and reduced tank turnover time
- Protect critical assets from corrosion and degradation
- Support safe, compliant operations across environmental and safety requirements
Explore Our Terminal-Specific Additive Solutions:
Rapid H2S Mitigation for Safe Terminal Operations
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in stored fuels poses severe risks to personnel safety, asset integrity, and environmental compliance. Our high-efficiency H2S scavengers are engineered for rapid reaction times, making them ideal for terminal applications where fast turnaround is critical.
- Fast-Acting Treatment: Rapidly drops H2S levels to safe parts-per-million (ppm) limits for safe transfer, shipping, or railcar loading.
- Versatile Application: Highly effective in various fuels.
- Non-Fouling Formulations: Designed to mitigate H2S without leaving detrimental byproducts that could foul terminal equipment.
Conductivity Improvers
Static Control for Safe Terminal Handling and Transfer
Low fuel conductivity during terminal operations increases the risk of static charge accumulation, posing serious explosion and fire hazards during storage, blending, and loading activities. Our conductivity improvers are for terminal use to rapidly and reliably restore fuel conductivity to safe operating ranges, supporting compliance and personnel safety.
- Rapid Conductivity Restoration: Quickly raises fuel conductivity to meet minimum safety thresholds, reducing static discharge risk during transfers and loading.
- Terminal Focused Protection: Optimized for bulk storage tanks, pipelines, and truck, rail, or marine loading systems.
- Fuel Compatible & Non-Disruptive: Effective at low treat rates without negatively impacting fuel quality, downstream additives, or finished fuel specifications.
Protect Your Inventory During Long-Term Storage
Extended storage times at the terminal can lead to fuel oxidation and the formation of insoluble gums—ultimately threatening your ability to sell the product on spec.
- Prevent Degradation: Halts the free-radical chain reactions that cause insoluble gum formation.
- Protect Jet & Diesel: Critical for maintaining the thermal and oxidative stability of aviation fuels and middle distillates.
- Preserve Value: Ensures that fuels held in strategic reserve or waiting for favorable market pricing remain pristine and ready for sale.
Defend Your Infrastructure and Ensure Pipeline Readiness
Water and acidic components in fuels cause pitting and rust in terminal tanks, piping, and loading racks. Our corrosion inhibitors form a protective molecular barrier on metal surfaces, protecting your assets and ensuring outbound fuels meet stringent pipeline NACE standards. Our non-ferrous corrosion inhibitors protect engine components.
- Tank & Pipe Defense: Extends the lifecycle of your terminal infrastructure by preventing rust and scale.
- Pipeline Compliance: Ensures your outbound shipments pass rigorous corrosion tests (e.g., NACE TM0172, ASTM D665) required by pipeline operators.
- Fuel Systems Defense: Copper and silver components are protected by the use of our non-ferrous corrosion inhibitors.
- Multi-Fuel Compatibility: Effective across gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel streams.
Keep Fuel Moving When Temperatures Drop
Terminal operators need flexibility to manage seasonal transitions. Our Pour Point Depressants allow you to treat distillates to meet regional winter operability standards right at the terminal.
- Pour Point Control: Modifies wax crystal formation, allowing diesel and heating oils to flow smoothly through terminal pipes, fuel tanks, and filters in freezing temperatures.
- Reduce Kerosene Blending: Save money by minimizing the need to blend expensive kerosene (#1 Diesel) into your #2 Diesel streams to achieve winter specs.
Upgrade Value and Meet Stringent On-Road Specs at the Rack
Turn standard incoming streams into high-margin, premium on-road fuels.
- Lubricity Improvers: Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) loses its natural lubricity during the hydrotreating process. Our additives restore vital lubricity, protecting fuel pumps and injectors, and ensuring your fuel passes the HFRR (High Frequency Reciprocating Rig) test before leaving the loading rack.
- Cetane Improvers: Increase the cetane number of diesel streams to improve combustion, reduce emissions, and meet local regulatory specifications. Upgrading cetane directly at the terminal allows for maximum blending flexibility and profit.
Simplify Fuel Handling with Integrated Protection
Terminal operations can face challenges related to fuel conductivity and lubricity during storage, blending, and loading. Our multifunctional solution helps address both—supporting efficient fuel handling and streamlined additive management.
- Improve lubricity and control conductivity to help reduce engine wear and mitigate static discharge risk during handling and transfer
- Enable reliable terminal operations across bulk storage, pipelines, and truck, rail, and marine loading systems
- Maintain fuel compatibility at low treat rates while supporting fuel quality, downstream additive compatibility, and finished specifications
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With unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology, we partner with customers to deliver world-class results and optimized operations. Contact us to learn how we can help you.
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1 Ecolab Place
St. Paul, MN 55102
Ecolab Customer Service:
Phone: +1-800-352-5326
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Phone: +1-800-288-0879
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