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Fuelbreak

FUELBREAK is a solution of specific solvents combined with appropriate emulsion-break compounds, which can be efficiently used for separating the quantities of water in marine fuels by breaking the water in oil emulsions.

Usually  all  Heavy  Fuel  Oils  (HFO)  when contaminated  with  water  form  stable  water  in  oil  emulsions  (W/O  emulsions).  The formation  of  these emulsions is due to asphaltenes, resins and other heavy  hydrocarbon molecules  of  HFO  acting  as ‘natural  emulsifiers’.  These  emulsions  are  very stable  and  are difficult  to  be  broken  without  the application  of  special  formulated  products  which called de-emulsifiers.

In marine fuel handling systems the presence of  Water in Oil emulsion could lead to the formation of sludge that can be deposited and encrusted inside the metallic tubes. These conditions can block the filters and prevent the separation of metallic elements/ash which the HFO contains. They can also boost the biological growth and increase microbes with result of fuel degradation and decrease in the combustion efficiency.

When  HFO  is  contaminated with  seawater  can cause  serious  damage  on  metallic  parts  during handling. This will lead to the formation of corrosive substances at the exhaust.  

In any case the quantity of water must be removed before burning.

Advantages and Characteristics

  • Breaks  Water  in  Oil  emulsion  and  separates most of the water in settling tank and in the centrifuge.
  • Improves the efficiency of separator.
  • Prevents  formation  of  sludge  in  the  tubes  and the blockage of filters.
  • Facilitates the removal of metallic elements.
  • Improves fuel’s flow by reducing viscosity without affecting other physical characteristics.
  • It is not toxic, not corrosive and it does not contain chlorinated solvents.
  • Suggested  for  use  especially  with  marine  fuel types IFO 180, IFO 380 and bunker C when having high water and ash/metallic content. 

Physical Properties

Appearance Clear Liquid
Odor Aromatic
Density at 15°C 880 - 920 kgr/m3
Cloud Point < -15°C
Pour Point < -30°C
Flash Point 41°C
Order Number Size (in ltrs) Container
562507 25 Steel drum

APPLICATION AND USE

The  product  should  be  applied  inside  the  fuel storage tank or by a dosimetric pump at the initial stage of fuel handling, so as to ensure good dispersion of the active ingredients. The separation of water will be succeeded both inside the settling tank and in the fuel centrifuges at a temperature 60-70°C.  The separation will be slower in the settling tank, where the water will be accumulated at the bottom of the tank and must be collected and faster when the fuel centrifuges.

The  dosage  should  be  according  the  following table,  taking  into  consideration  the  volume  percentage (%) of water as recorded in the fuel analysis.

Liters of product/liters of HFO 1/5000 1/2500 1/1250 1/500
Volume percentage (%) of water 0.5-1.0% 1.0-2.0% 2.0-3.0% 3.0-5.0%

If  no  fuel  chemical  analysis  is  available,  then Marichem  Water  in  Oil  test  kit  (Order  Number: 720101)  can  be  used  for  measuring  the  volume percentage (%) of water in fuel oil.

Safety and Handling

HANDLING Handle with care. Store in a dry, cool and well ventilated environment.
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.

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