Tank & Hold Cleaners
Novachem NCAC
Product Description :
A revolutionary all natural multipurpose cleaner/degreaser. This water based product is low toxic, biodegradable and safe to the person handling it. NOVACHEM NCAC is a heavy duty alkaline cleaner with good foaming qualities specially formulated for cleaning cargo holds on bulk carriers. Using a scientifically advanced surfactant formulations has given a superior high quality cleaner / degreaser. This product has a wide range of application including the removal of grease, oil, sludge, general dirt, and grime from machinery ships decks, and on the exterior and Interior of railway coaches. The dense foam created prevents the cleaning solution from running off vertical surfaces and thereby enhances the cleaning efficiency. It is water based and is safe to the environment, containing only biodegradable ingredients. It effectively removes most dry cargoes to “water white standard”. NOVACHEM NCAC is specially developed for cargo hold cleaning, but may also be used for other cleaning applications where NOVACHEM NCAC normally is used but where high foam is beneficial.
Advantages :
* Water based degreaser hence non- toxic & non flammable
* Completely biodegradable.
* Promotes a pleasant and healthy washing environment.
* Form a homogenous clear solution after dilution.
* Very economical dilution rate.
* No objectionable odour.
* Safe on skin.
* pH of diluted solution is above 7.0 (pH > 7),
* Very effective on paraffinic deposits.
* Safe on metal & paints.
* Concentrate has a shelf life of 2 years.
Recommended Dosage :
It can be used neat or diluted by water upto 2% solution in water. However for very heavy Heavy deposits, the concentrate can be used upto 5% in water.
Directions for use - Cargo Hold Cleaning :
NOVACHEM NCAC is specially developed to clean vertical surfaces. When applied with the proper spray foam equipment, the dense foam created prolongs the contact time between the cleaning solution and the surface to be cleaned. It effectively removes most dry cargoes, sludge, soot, carbon deposits, fish meal etc., and is used for cargo hold cleaning when going from black to white cargo.
1. Apply NOVACHEM NCAC mixed 10–25% (ratio 1:9 to 1:3) in water, using spray foam equipment. 2. Leave for 30–45 minutes. The surface remains wet.
2. Wash down with a high pressure unit. For best results, direct the high pressure jet at the lowest parts of the hold first and work upwards.
3. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
General Applications :
General Applications: It can be used for all types of cleaning and degreasing and can be applied by brush, hand spray, immersion soak, and high & low pressure jet appliances. For heavy duty cleaning of public areas, such as floors, tiles, walls, paint work, etc. It can be used for cleaning machinery, manufactured parts, engines, floors. Allow the solution to react with the deposits for about 5 to 10 minutes, before washing off with fresh water. Features
• Heavy Duty alkaline water based cleaner
• Specially formulated for the cleaning of cargo holds
• Does not contain Nonyl phenol Ethoxylates or other estrogenic compounds
• Biodegradable
• Free from hydrocarbon solvents
• Ideal for cleaning after coal, pet coke and other difficult cargoes
• Effective and economical in use
• Completely safe on epoxy coatings Benefits
General Applications :
* Water degreaser.
* Low-toxic.
* Non-flammable.
* Promotes a pleasant and healthy working environment.
* Splits after cleaning, releasing the oil phase for reclamation.
* Very economical dilution rate, I to 15 parts of water.
* It has numerous general marine cleaning & degreasing applications including the removal of greases, oil, sludge, polymer compounds. Carbon deposits, general dirt and grime.
* As an engine room cleaner it is exceptional as not only can it be used for degreasing, cleaning paintwork and carbon removal, but also for use in soak tanks, ultrasonic tanks and high pressure cleaning equipment.
* Accommodation cleaner for bulkheads, decks and toilets. Usable on most types of plastics and Vinyl.