Aquatuff High Foam - Heavy Duty Cargo Hold Cleaning Chemical

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HOLDCHEM - Aquatuff High Foam

Aquatuff High Foam is a heavy-duty, water-based alkaline cleaner and degreaser designed for various cleaning applications, including cargo holds, tanks, and surfaces exposed to oils, grease, and soot.

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General Specifications
  • Appearance: Clear Liquid
  • Specific Gravity: 1.062
  • Flash Point: None
  • pH (20°C): >12
PACKING

Discharge Hose Suction Hose
Application, Features & Benefits

  • Conforms to IMO MEPC.1/Circ.590, February 2008.
  • Leaves no white stripes/deposits on tank surfaces after washing with hot solution.
  • Very powerful alkaline cleaner based on strong anionic surface active agents and alkaline salts.
  • Cleans vegetable oils, animal oils, fish oils, greases, waxes, oil, sludge, soot, carbon deposits, and general dirt and grime by thorough saponification.
  • Very efficient for removing inert gas soot (IGS) residues from cargo tanks.
  • Contains no hydrocarbon solvents.
  • Safe to use on epoxy coatings, polyurethane coatings, and in stainless steel tanks.
  • 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.
  • Biodegradable.
  • Ideal for cleaning after coal and pet coke.

Directions for Use & Dosage

Aquatuff can be applied via brush, spray, or high/low-pressure washing. For inert gas system cleaning, mix 1:4 with water and apply; for cargo tank cleaning, use 10-50 liters per 1000 liters of wash water.

General Cleaning

Aquatuff can be used for various types of cleaning and can be applied by brush, hand spray, high & low-pressure washing machines, direct injection method, or recirculation method.

Removal of Soot from Inert Gas Systems (IGS)

  • Apply Aquatuff with a high-pressure cleaning machine at a 1:4 ratio with water. If using a hand spray, apply neat on the surface at a rate of 1 liter per 12 m².
  • Leave the application for about 30 - 45 minutes, ensuring the surface remains wet.
  • Wash down with hot water at around 80°C. Repeat steps if necessary.

Cargo Tank and Cargo Hold Cleaning

  • Direct Injection Method: Use tank washing machines with a dosage rate of 10-15 liters per 1000 liters of wash water (1-5%).
  • Recirculation Method: Use a dosage rate of 20-50 liters per 1000 liters of wash water.
  • Spot Cleaning: Use hand spray neat or prepare a 10-20% solution. Leave for approximately 30 minutes before rinsing with water. Keep the surface wet.

Pre-Wash

Before using Aquatuff, it is recommended to pre-wash cargo tanks with hot water (50-60°C). For drying and semi-drying oils, a pre-wash with cold water should be used. The optimal operating temperature may vary depending on the type of cargo residues:

  • For palm oil residues, maintain the solution temperature between 55-65°C at the tank cleaning machine nozzle.
  • For hydrogenated oils containing stearic acid (melting point ~70°C), a temperature between 72-77°C at the nozzle is required for effective cleaning.

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)

Aquatuff High Foam is a heavy-duty, water-based alkaline cleaner and degreaser designed for cleaning cargo holds, tanks, and surfaces exposed to oils, grease, and soot.
  • Appearance: Clear Liquid
  • Specific Gravity: 1.062
  • Flash Point: None
  • pH (20°C): >12
  • Vegetable oils, animal oils, and fish oils
  • Greases, waxes, and oil sludge
  • Soot, carbon deposits, and general grime
  • Inert gas soot (IGS) residues from cargo tanks
Aquatuff High Foam is safe to use on:
  • Epoxy coatings
  • Polyurethane coatings
  • Stainless steel tanks
It is not suitable for use on aluminum, magnesium, and zinc silicate coatings.
  • Biodegradable
  • Contains no hydrocarbon solvents
  • Does not include nonyl phenol ethoxylates or estrogenic compounds
  • Conforms to IMO MEPC.1/Circ.590 regulations
Aquatuff High Foam has excellent deodorizing properties, effectively removing odors of aromatic solvents, fish oil residues, and other unpleasant smells.
  • Mix Aquatuff at a 1:4 ratio with water.
  • Apply with a high-pressure cleaning machine or hand spray (neat for hand spray).
  • Leave the application for 30-45 minutes while keeping the surface wet.
  • Rinse with hot water (around 80°C).
  • Direct Injection Method: Use 10-15 liters per 1000 liters of wash water (1-5%).
  • Recirculation Method: Use 20-50 liters per 1000 liters of wash water.
  • Spot Cleaning: Use neat or prepare a 10-20% solution. Leave for 30 minutes before rinsing.
  • Use hot water (50-60°C) for general pre-washing of cargo tanks.
  • For drying or semi-drying oils, pre-wash with cold water.
  • Maintain optimal temperatures depending on the residue:
    • 55-65°C for palm oil residues.
    • 72-77°C for hydrogenated oils containing stearic acid.
  • Powerful cleaning performance with no white deposits on tank surfaces.
  • Safe and efficient on a variety of coatings.
  • Biodegradable and environmentally compliant.
  • Deodorizes and cleans efficiently, reducing odors and stubborn residues.
  • Conforms to regulatory standards and reduces post-cleaning chemical use.