Characteristics, Advantages & Applications
- Effectively removes completely heavy carbon, grease, oil, varnish and other deposits as well as old paint, resins and lacquer coatings.
- Acts quickly and thoroughly.
- It is non-flammable.
- Non-corrosive to most metal surfaces and parts, except those made from soft-mild steel and cast iron.
- Extraordinary results are achieved under ambient cleaning conditions this eliminates the need for mechanical means, requiring heat.
- Contains a strong corrosion inhibitor.
- Water insoluble but hydrophilic.
- Has effects on some rubber and plastic compounds.
- Can be combined with a specific range of products.
- Cost effective, easy to apply and use.
During 1996, chemical tankers were only permitted to use tank cleaning agents, which had been approved and evaluated by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). CARBON REMOVER was evaluated through IMO’s Working Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals (ESPH Working Group) and found to meet the requirements of paragraph 1.8.2 of the P&A Standards.
Physical Properties
CARBON REMOVER is an advanced heavy duty liquid product with a chlorinated solvent smell.
Appearance / Color | Orange to Yellow liquid | |
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Odor | Chlorinated solvent odor | |
Specific gravity | 1.20/15°C | |
Flash Point | Not applicable | |
Order No | Size (in litres) | Container |
832507 | 25 | Steel drum |
Application and Use
A. Dosing Procedure
The quantity of CARBON REMOVER to be used cannot be prescribed, since it must be used undiluted and in quantities sufficient enough to treat the problem at hand. In other words, the quantity depends on the degree of cleaning desired and the contamination level. The operator is basically the one to judge the actual quantity needed in order to accomplish a particular cleaning job.
B. Cleaning Procedure
The application of CARBON REMOVER is carried out using the soaking/immersion method. For this, undiluted CARBON REMOVER must be put into a steel bath, then, the parts/items for cleaning should to be immersed and soaked for between 2-10 hours time, depending on the degree of deposition/soiling. Afterwards, these treated parts/items must be taken out from the bath and washed thoroughly with a high-pressure water supply jet system.
Important Information
CARBON REMOVER is considered highly toxic and harmful product. Operators must always consult the Safety and Handling instructions table before use.
Safety and Handling
HANDLING | Handle with care. Store in a dry, cool and well ventilated environment. |
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SAFETY | IMMEDIATE ACTIONS |
Eye Contact | Avoid Eye contact. Otherwise, flush with plenty of water for a few minutes. Seek medical attention. |
Skin Contact | Avoid Skin contact. Otherwise, wash contaminated area thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention. |
Inhalation | Avoid inhalation of vapors. Otherwise, seek fresh air source at once. Seek medical attention. |
If Swallowed | Avoid ingestion. Otherwise, consume a considerable quantity of water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. |
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS | Avoid spillage, splashing and mishandling. Precautionary measures for body protection are strongly recommended before use. |
Read the Material Safety Data Sheet before using this product.
For detailed information on safety and health, please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet and/or Product Label.