ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH - Heavy Duty Cargo Hold Cleaning Chemical

Strong Water-Based Alkaline Cleaner & Degreaser

ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH

HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH is a powerful, water-based alkaline cleaner designed for a wide range of cleaning applications. It is highly effective for removing vegetable oils, animal oils, fatty acids, fish oils, greases, waxes, oil sludge, soot, carbon deposits, and general dirt and grime.
This versatile cleaner is ideal for:

  • Cleaning inert gas soot in cargo tanks.
  • Cargo hold cleaning after handling challenging cargoes such as coal and pet coke.

HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH ensures thorough cleaning while being safe and efficient for heavy-duty maritime applications.

Chemical Applicator
General Specifications
  • Appearance: Clear Liquid
  • Specific Gravity: 1.062
  • Flash Point: NA
  • pH (1% Solution): 10.0 – 11.0
  • Metals: Avoid contact with aluminum, tin, zinc, or their alloys.
  • Rubber: None
PACKING

Discharge Hose Suction Hose
Application, Features & Benefits

  • Very powerful alkaline cleaner based on strong anionic surface active agents and alkaline salts.
  • Very efficient for removing inert gas soot (IGS) residues from cargo tanks.
  • Safe to use on epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, and in stainless steel tanks.
  • Biodegradable.
  • Contains no hydrocarbon solvents.
  • Not suitable for use on aluminum, magnesium, and zinc silicate coatings.
  • Does not contain nonyl phenol ethoxylates or other estrogenic compounds.
  • Has excellent deodorizing properties, removing odors of aromatic solvents, fish oil residues, and other obnoxious smells.
  • Suitable for removing oil, carbon, and greasy compounds that accumulate on the steam sides of condensers and heat exchangers economically and thoroughly.
  • Ideal for removing slime from the saltwater side of condensers and oil from the water side of boilers.
  • Very effective for preventing fermentation in septic and sanitary tanks by keeping contents in a soluble state, allowing for easier discharge and cleaning.

Directions for Use

General Cleaning

HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH is used as a solution made up in fresh water or seawater. The efficient operating temperature varies depending on the type of cargo residues to be cleaned. For hydrogenated oils containing stearic acid (melting point ~70°C), a temperature between 72-77°C at the nozzle is required for successful cleaning.

HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH can be applied by brush, direct injection method, or is most commonly used via the recirculation method.

Pre-Wash

Before cleaning tanks with HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH, it is recommended to prewash the cargo tanks:

  • Use hot water (50-60°C) for drying oils and semi-drying oils.
  • For semi-drying oils, a prewash with cold water is sufficient.

Note: To the best of our knowledge, the information in this bulletin is accurate. However, since usage conditions are beyond our control, we do not accept liability for any loss or damage, nor do we offer a warranty against patent infringement.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH is a strong alkaline water-based cleaner designed to clean vegetable oils, animal oils, fatty acids, fish oils, greases, waxes, oil sludge, soot, carbon deposits, and general dirt and grime. It is also effective for cleaning inert gas soot in cargo tanks and for cargo hold cleaning after coal and pet coke cargoes.
  • Appearance: Clear Liquid
  • Specific Gravity: 1.062
  • Flash Point: NA
  • pH (1% Solution): 10.0 – 11.0
  • Metals: Avoid contact with aluminum, tin, zinc, or their alloys.
  • Rubber: None
HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH is safe to use on epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, and stainless steel tanks. However, it is not suitable for use on aluminum, magnesium, or zinc silicate coatings.
Yes, HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH is biodegradable and does not contain hydrocarbon solvents or nonyl phenol ethoxylates.
HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH has excellent deodorizing properties, effectively removing odors from aromatic solvents, fish oil residues, and other unpleasant smells.
Yes, HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH is suitable for removing oil, carbon, and greasy compounds that accumulate on the steam sides of condensers and heat exchangers. It cleans thoroughly and economically.
Before cleaning tanks with HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH, prewash cargo tanks with hot water (50-60°C) for drying oils and semi-drying oils. For semi-drying oils, use cold water for the prewash.
HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH can be applied by brush, direct injection method, or most commonly through the recirculation method. The operating temperature varies depending on the type of residue being cleaned.
For cleaning hydrogenated oils containing stearic acid (melting point ~70°C), a temperature between 72-77°C at the nozzle is recommended for effective cleaning.
HOLDCHEM ALKACLEAN LIQUID SH prevents fermentation in septic and sanitary tanks by keeping contents in a soluble state. This makes it easier to discharge and clean the tanks effectively.