TANK CLEANERS

Registered in Annex10 of
IMOs MEPC.2/Circular.

TANK & BILGE CLEANER Multipurpose emulsifier with a

wide range of applications for
cleaning and degreasing.
TANK CLEANER AND DEGREASER
Can be used for general
DESCRIPTION CLEANER. Spray or brush on the surfaces removal of oil, grease and
to be cleaned and flush off with pressure petroleum-based chemicals
TANK & BILGE CLEANER is a specially
formulated, free from chlorinated
stream of water. from soiled surfaces.
hydrocarbons, tank cleaner and Tank Tops & Bulkheads Can be used for cleaning and
degreaser, based on low odour solvents, Hardened oil splatters and spills are
emulsifiers and surfactants. gas-freeing of double bottom,
effectively removed when TANK & BILGE
deep and other fuel oil tanks at
CLEANER is applied by brush or spray.
Apply, let soak for 15-30 minutes, then sea.
APPLICATION
rinse free with water or with a wet steam.
TANK & BILGE CLEANER is suitable for
Can be used for cleaning and
cleaning Cargo Tanks, Bilge Tanks, Pump & Tank Cleaning gas-freeing of crude and
Engine Rooms. It can also be used in oil Cargo tanks and deep tanks are refined mineral oil cargo tanks.
coolers, fuel oil pre-heaters and heat effortlessly cleaned with TANK & BILGE
exchangers. CLEANER. Spray directly on the entire Safe to use on most metal
surface or introduce in machine cleaning surfaces, does not aect
the wash water. coatings.
USE AND DOSING For machine cleaning, TANK & BILGE
Precleaning tanks with high-pressure CLEANER is normally used at a rate of Lower total operating costs for
warm water is highly recommended since 2.5-5.0 liters per ton of wash water. the cleaning job, thanks to
large deposits of oil or other residues in reduced cleaning time and
the tank must be removed to ensure an Bilges
lower utility consumption.
effective cleaning operation. TANK & Thanks to the large quantity and strength
BILGE CLEANER can be used straight or of emulsifiers in TANK & BILGE CLEANER, IMO-approved & bio-
diluted with water depending on the the bilge area and other areas where oils
severity of the cleaning job. It can be are accumulated can be cleaned and
degradable, minimizing
applied by hand spraying, brushing, rinsed freely. For bilge cleaning, the environmental concerns.
dipping or mopping. recommended dosage is 2-3 liters per ton
Dose rates of TANK & BILGE CLEANER are of bilge capacity.
PRODUCT CODE: 501001
mostly governed by the amount and
nature of contamination, the degree of
cleaning required, the capacity of tanks to
PRODUCT PROPERTIES PROBLEMS SOLVED:
be cleaned and the available heating Clear pale
Appearance Oil & Organic Deposits Cleaning.
facilities. Best results are achieved in yellow liquid
temperatures between 60 to 80C. Light Fuel Oils / Oil / Water
Odor Slightly Aromatic
Allow TANK & BILGE CLEANER to Separator Systems.
penetrate soil for 15-20 minutes. Rinse Density at 20C 0.80 0.05 g/cm
with fresh water or sea water.
Flash Point > 61C APPLICABLE AREAS:
Engine Room
Oil and grease accumulations on diesel Ballast tanks, cargo tanks, holds,
pH (undiluted) N/A
engine exteriors, compressors, pumps bilges, double bottoms, bulkheads.
and other equipment are quickly and Incompatibilities Metal: No effect
easily removed with TANK & BILGE (concentrated) Rubber: May swell
For detailed information on safety and health, please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet and/or Product Label.
CHEMO products are manufactured according to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and EMAS (Eco Management and Audit Scheme) Quality Standards.
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bilityand fitness for a particular purpose. CHEMO HELLAS S.A. shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitation, lost profit, loss of income, loss of business opportunity
and any other related costs and expenses.
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