ALKAATUFF DETERGENT
Product code RXSOL-22-3030-050
It is a strong water based alkaline cleaner primarily designed to provide numerous cleaning applications including hold cleaning and general degreasing
Description
RXSOL-22-3030-050
Alkaline Ship Hold Cleaning Chemical & Detergent
RXSOL-22-3030-050 is an alkaline ship hold cleaning chemical and detergent developed for cleaning cargo holds and other suitable shipboard surfaces contaminated with oil, grease, cargo residues, dirt and general marine deposits.
It is intended for professional vessel cleaning operations where effective alkaline detergency is required to prepare cargo holds for subsequent cargo operations.
ALKAATUFF DETERGENT Very effective Emulsifier - based alkaline ship hold cleaner. Specialized fo for pet coke, coal hold cleaning and general digressing. its heavy molecular surfactants rapidly reacts with water and produce effective cleaning solution. May be applied by brush, hand spray and by high and low-pressure washing machines.
Application
Dependent on degree of contamination typical dosage is about 1-5%.
Light Soil ( general degreasing ) 5-10% diluted with water.
Heavy Soil deposition Use Undiluted from to 20-50% diluted with water.
Medium soil deposition 10-20% diluted with water.
can be used for different types of cleaning, and it can be applied by brush, hand spray, High & Low pressure washing machines, by Direct Injections method but is mostly used by Recirculation method.
Removal of soot from Inert Gas Systems (IGS)
1. Apply ALKAATUFF DETERGENT - LIQUID with a H.P. cleaning machine and use 1:4 with water. If used by hand spray, apply neat on the surface @ 1 ltr per 12m2.
2. Leave for about 30 – 45 minutes. The surface remains wet.
3. Wash down with hot water at around 800 C. Repeat procedure 1 to 3, if required.
Cargo tank and Cargo hold cleaning
ALKAATUFF DETERGENT LIQUID can be used for tank cleaning after animal, vegetable and fish oil, petroleum waxes, and for cargo hold cleaning after soot, coal, pet coke and other bulk materials using the following methods -
• Direct injection method with tank washing machines: Dosage rate 10-15 lts. per 1000 liters wash water (1-5%).
• Recirculation method: Use dosage rate of 20-50 liters per 1000 liter wash water.
• Spot Cleaning: Hand spray neat or prepare a 10-20 % solution. Leave for approx. 30 minutes before rinsing with water. Keep surface wet.
Pre-Wash
Before cleaning with ALKAATUFF DETERGENT is recommended to pre-wash cargo tanks with hot water 50-60 0C.
For Drying oils and semi- drying oils a prewash of the tanks with cold water should be applied.
The efficient operating temperature varies and is depending upon the type of cargo residues which are to be cleaned. In cases like Palm oil residues the optimal solution temperature is between 55-65 0C at the tank cleaning machine nozzle. Higher temperature tends to bake on the residues rather than removing them.
Hydrogenated oils contain stearic acid with melting point of approx. 70 0C. to clean such cargo residues successfully, a temperature between 72-77 0C at the tank cleaning machine nozzle must be used.
NOTE : 20-50 % with fresh water . Also acts as an acid-neutralizing agent for Boiler & Colling systems during cleaning & maintenance.
Product Highlights
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Alkaline marine cleaning formulation
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Suitable for ship hold cleaning
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Helps remove oily and greasy contamination
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Effective against general cargo residues and dirt
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Suitable for manual and mechanical cleaning methods, subject to product instructions
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Useful for routine vessel maintenance
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Designed for professional marine cleaning applications
Precautions
Ship Hold Cleaning Applications
RXSOL-22-3030-050 can be considered for cleaning:
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Cargo holds
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Hatch covers
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Hold bulkheads
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Deck areas
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Tanker and bulk-carrier related surfaces, where compatible
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Shipboard machinery and equipment exteriors
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Other suitable hard surfaces
It can be particularly useful as part of a cleaning program following cargo discharge, helping remove residual contamination before inspection or loading the next cargo.
Types of Contamination
The alkaline detergent action is intended to help loosen and remove:
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Oil and grease
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General cargo residues
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Dirt and grime
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Organic deposits
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Oily films
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Surface contamination
The actual cleaning performance depends on the previous cargo, age of the residue, temperature, concentration, contact time and mechanical action.
Recommended Cleaning Approach
A typical ship-hold cleaning operation may involve:
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Remove loose cargo residues and debris.
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Prepare the RXSOL-22-3030-050 solution according to the current product instructions.
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Apply by suitable spray, foam, brush or washing equipment as applicable.
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Allow adequate contact time.
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Agitate heavily contaminated areas where required.
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Rinse thoroughly with fresh water or suitable rinse water.
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Inspect the hold and repeat cleaning where necessary.
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Complete final rinsing and drying according to the vessel's cargo requirements.
Dosage and dilution should be based on the current RXSOL TDS and the specific previous-cargo contamination.
Previous Cargo Consideration
The correct hold-cleaning chemical depends strongly on the previous cargo.
For example, cleaning requirements can differ significantly for:
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Vegetable oils
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Animal oils and fats
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Petroleum products
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Coal
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Carbon black
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Soot
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Cement
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Fertilizer residues
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Chemical cargoes
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General bulk cargo
For difficult or specialized residues, a dedicated RXSOL cargo-specific cleaner may provide a more appropriate cleaning solution.
For degreasing and removal of residues of mimerals oil , coal stain and soot from surface.
Safety Phrases
S-2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S-36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S-45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Not suitable for use with soft metal like aluminium, magnesium and zinc silicate coatings.
All chemical products should be handled with care. Protective clothing and respiratory equipment should be used where necessary.