Effective Tank Cleaning Manual

CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH
CTC-Cleaner-VLC
The effective cleaning solution
Tank Cleaning
Manual
Edition 2000 Revised Oktober 2000
CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH HRB 792 Amtsgericht Schwarzenbek

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INTRODUCTION
The tank cleaning suggestions in this manual are guidelines and will be updated based on
future experience.
Sufficient tank cleaning should be performed after every discharge, irrespective of the
next cargo to be loaded.
Due to quality reasons many chemical products require ever-higher cleaning standards
and improved analytical methods are able to detect any impurities or residues of prior
cargoes.
Survey companies will therefore perform more and more wall wash tests.
Not only chlorides and water miscibility (Hydrocarbons) will be tested.

Additionally the non volatile matter (NVM), the colour, the permanganate fading time (PTT),
as well as ultra violet transmission (UV) will be tested.
A.m. tests will be especially performed after vegetable or mineral oils, but also after various
other restricted prior cargoes like paraffines, phthalates, olefines and other hydrocarbon
products and chemicals.
A fundamental understanding of the cargo to be cleaned as well as the cargo to be loaded

is therefore of utmost importance for an efficient tank cleaning.
Before loading of sensitive cargoes it is advisable to clean tanks and lines finally
with a suitable cleaning solution in order to achieve the required cleaning standard.
The tank cleaning manual is designed to assist tank cleaning and does not constitute an
instruction. CHEMTEC cannot be held responsible for the content of the manual and will
not accept any liability.
The resistance guidelines of the coating manufacturer have to be carefully observed.

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PRE-CLEANING
Pre-cleaning is the first cleaning step usualy carried out without cleaning additives in order to
remove the major amount of product residue.
The first cleaning step is of utmost importance and should be carfully selected.
It can be very difficult to obtain a satisfactory cleaning result after an initial failure.
The selection of the proper pre-cleaning procedure should be based on the physical properties
and characteristics of the product to be cleaned.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Water miscibility Percentage of product soluble/miscible in water

completely / partly / not water soluble or miscible.
Melting point Temperature at which a product change from solid to liquid
No solidification; solidification below 0 0 C; solidification above 0 0 C upto high
melting points of over 600 C.
Viscosity Physical characteristic of the liquid:
low viscosity = watery high viscosity: syrupy
Vapour pressure Is the equilibrium pressure of the saturated vapour above a liquid
expressed in bars at a specific temperature.
The vapour pressure of a product is closely connected to the boiling
point
Boiling point Temperature at which a product exhibits a vapour pressure equal
to the atmospheric pressure.
Flash point Temperature at which a product will give off enough flammable
flammable products only vapour to be ignited.
Explosive range Is the range of gas concentration in air (%) between the lower and
Flammable range upper flammable (explosive) limits (LEL/UEL). Gas mixtures within
flammable products only this range are capable of being igneted and of burning.
Density Is the ratio of the mass of a volume of a product to the mass of an equal
volume of fresh water (1,0). For a product of no or limited solubility,
the density indicates whether it floats on water or sinks.

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PRODUCTS WHICH ARE WATER SOLUBLE OR MISCIBLE
• Water soluble or miscible products are easy to clean with water, the solubility of the
product might increase at higher temperatures.
The use of a cleaning solution is only advisable for reduction of the cleaning time or for
smell removing (e.g. Phenol).
PRODUCTS WITH A HIGH MELTING POINT
• These products should be washed with a temperature above the melting point.
During washing there should be no ballast water or cold cargoes adjacent to the
tank to be cleaned.
During cleaning special attention has to be taken on liquid and vapour line systems
to avoid freezing/solidification at cold line segments.
Washing as soon as possible after discharge is recommended.
PRODUCTS WITH A HIGH VISCOSITY
• These products should be washed with a moderate or hot temperature.

In general the viscosity is closely connected to the temperature and will decrease at
higher temperature.
During washing there should be no ballast water or cold cargoes adjacent to the
tank to be cleaned.
Washing as soon as possible after discharge is recommended.
The respective product characteristic of the product in question has to be observed.

Some high viscose cargoes e.g some lub additives have to be pre-cleaned with a warm
or moderate temperature.

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VAPOUR PRESSURE/BOILING POINT
• Products with a high vapour pressure (higher than 50 mbar at 200 C) can be removed
from the tank by evapouration (ventilation).
As always when ventilating special care must be taken to prevent the risk of explosion
(flammable products) or towards toxic vapours. All safety precautions have to be taken.
Products with low vapour pressure, or products which leave residues (NVM) or
contain inhibitors should never be cleaned by evapouration (ventilation).
The non-volatile matter (NVM) content in the specification of the product is a good
indication to establish if a product might leave some residues.
Substances containing inhibitors, even if the quantities are low must be washed
thoroughly. Any inhibitor left in the tank is difficult to remove and has nearly always a
negative influence on the wall wash and on the next product to be loaded.
Products mixtures with different vapour pressure of the individual compounds or

crude products should never be pre-washed hot and should not be cleaned by
evapouration(ventilation).
FLASH POINT/FLAMMABLE RANGE
• The flashpoint is the lowest temperature at which a product give off sufficient gas
to form a flammable gas mixture to be ignited.
The flashpoint is measured in standard apparatus using a prescribed procedure
(e.g. closed cup).
• The flammable range/explosion range is the gas concentration in air of a respective

product between the lower (LEL) and upper (UEL) explosion limits.
Gas/air mixtures within this range are capable of being igneted and of burning.
In an undefined atmosphere, the vapours in the tank may be in the flammable range
The only way to guarantee that an explosion cannot occur during washing is to
make certain that there can be no source of ignition.
(Reference is made to ISGOTT Chapter 9)

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DENSITY / SPECIFIC GRAVITY
• Is the ratio of the mass of a volume of a product to the mass of an equal volume of fresh
water (1,0).
For a product with limited or no solubility in water, a density below 1,0 indicates
that the product float on the water, a density above 1,0 indicates that the product
sink in water.
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
POLYMERIZATION
• Polymerization is a poly-reaction of a monomer compound which molecule contains

double bondings or rings.
The poly-reaction can occure under following influenzes:
* By an initiator (reaction partner)

* By heat (thermic polymerization);
* By light (photo polymerization)
* By radiation (radiation polymerization)
Some unsaturated compounds with one or more double bondings are able
to polymerize:
* Vinyl – compounds
* Vinyliden – compounds
* Acryl – compounds
* Carbonyl – compounds (e.g. Aldehyde)
* Styrene
* Ethylene Oxide, Propylene Oxide
* Ethylene, Propylene, Isobutylene, Butadiene and Isoprene

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homo-polymerization = only one monomer is involved in the poly-reaction.
co-polymerization = two different monomers are involved in the poly-reaction.
polymeric = the product produced by the poli-reaction.
To prevent the polymerization some products contain inhibitors
The initial wash of these products should be carried out with cold (ambient) water.
Washing with hot water may result in polimeric residues being left in tanks and lines,
which are very difficult to remove.
To avoid any polymerization by loss of inhibitor-protection it is also recommended to

wash the tanks immediately after discharge.
EVAPOURATION OF LIGHT SUBSTANCES
• Cargoes which are mixtures of products with different vapour pressure and boiling
point or cargoes which contains crude compounds should never be cleaned by
evapouration (ventilation) and should never be pre-washed hot.
The evapouration of the light substances from the mixture may result in residues being
left in the tank, which are very difficult to remove.
REACTION WITH WATER
• An example for the reaction with water are the isocyanates (e.g. MDI or TDI).
The reaction between water and isocyanates will produce urethane, which is insoluble
and very difficult to remove.
Therefore water can not be used to clean tanks from this kind of products.

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These kind of products must be washed with a suitable solvent like Methylene Chloride
or Monochlorbenzene.
It is of utmost importance that the solvents used for cleaning as well as all used
equipment is free of any moisture.
A second example is Sulphuric Acid which reacts vigiriously with water in a very
strong exothermic reaction (setting free large amount of heat).
Furthermore deluted Sulphuric Acid is corrosive to stainless steel (in general
between 10-90%).
To absorb the heat and to minimize the corrosion of the stainless steel Sulphuric Acid
must be initially washed without any interruption by large amounts of cold fresh water.
The waste water has to be pumped continuously out without any delay.
REACTIONS WITH OXYGEN, DRYING PRODUCTS
• Drying and semi-drying vegetable and animal oils react with oxygen to form a varnish
like polymeric film which is very difficult to remove.
Heat increases the reaction speed. Therefore the initial washing of these products have
to be done with cold (ambient) water or a temperature of max 100 C above the melting
point of the product.
Drying also takes place when an tank is left uncleaned therefore washing as soon as
possible after discharge is recommended.
Heated cargoes in adjacent tanks should be avoided.
In case of doubt if a vegetable or animal oil is non-drying or drying always use ambient
water first.

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REACTIONS WITH WATER HARDNESS COMPOUNDS
• The water hardness is formed by the calcium and magnesium content of the water.
Sea water contains a lot of calcium and magnesium and has therefore a very high water
hardness.
Some products like fatty acids and vegetable oils with a high free fatty acid content
will formate white sticky residues (calcium and magnesium soaps) if they were cleaned
with a water of a high water hardness (e.g. sea water).
Heat increase these reaction therefore if sea water has to be used the initial wash has to be
done with a temperature of max 10 to 150 C above the melting point of the product.
• Note: 100 C increase in temperature double the chemical reaction rate.
The best method to pre-clean these kind of products is to prepare the necessary amount
of fresh water for the pre-cleaning in a separate and clean tank and add a suitable water
hardness remover.
For suitable water hardness remover contact CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH
If sea water or untreated freshwater has to be used for cleaning the formation of white
residues or a white powdery film cannot be avoided.
• For the removal of white residues see cleaning suggestion for Fatty Acids.
• A second example for a reaction with water hardness compounds is the Sodium
Silicate Solution .
Sodium Silicate Solution will formate calcium and magnesium silicates which are very
hard to remove.
Sodium Silicate Solution should be therefore washed with fresh water only and never
with sea water.

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After evaluation of the product datas as well as the product specific characteristics
the proper pre-cleaning procedure can be selected.
Following items are of utmost importance:
PRE-CLEANING TEMPERATURE
• Select the pre-cleaning temperature:
* Ambient : cold upto max 300 C
* Warm : 30 - 400 C
* Moderate : 550 C
* Hot : > 550 C
PRE-CLEANING MEDIUM
• Select the pre-cleaning medium:
* Sea water
* Fresh
* Treated fresh water
* Demi water
* Chemical/product

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PRE-CLEANING TIME
• Select the pre-cleaning time:
* Normal pre-cleaning time (1-2 circle of the tank cleaning machine)
* Extended pre-cleaning time (3-4 circles of the tank cleaning machines)
PRE-CLEANING INTENSITY
• Select the pre-cleaning intensity:
* Normal amount of wash water initially to be introduced into the tank
* Large quantity of wash water initially to be introduced into the tank

(additional cleaning machines)
SURROUNDING CONDITIONS
• Take following items into consideration:
* Outside temperature
* Sea water temperature
* Ballast conditions

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TECHNICAL HARDWARE
• Take following items into consideration:
* Sufficient number of tank cleaning machines (shadow areas)
* Sufficient position of tank cleaning machines (shadow areas)
* Sufficient pressure
* Sufficient heating capacity
* Availability of additional equipment and connections to carry out

specific cleaning procedures like injection or recirculation.

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FINAL-CLEANING
Final-cleaning is the last cleaning step usually carried out in order to remove all product
residues to reach the required cleaning standard.
On certain products/product residues it is necessary to introduce a cleaner into the washing
process to accomplish a more effective cleaning.
For selection of the final cleaning procedure following items are of utmost importance:
KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRODUCT TO BE CLEANED
• Physical properties and characterristics of the product as explained before
NATURE OF THE CARGO TO BE LOADED
• Cleanliness requirements of the product to be loaded
* Chemical standard: Visual clean, dry and free of smell

or
High purity standard: Visual clean, dry and free of smell
plus additional wall wash requirements like:
* Hydrocarbon-test (water miscibility)
* Chloride-test
* NVM-test (none volatile matters)
* Colour
* Permanganat time-test (PTT-test)
* UV-test (ultra violett transmission)
SELECTION OF THE PROPER CLEANING AGENT
• The selection of the proper cleaning agent depends on the following possibilities to
remove a not water soluble product residues:
* Emulsification
* Saponification
* Combination of emulsification and saponification
* Soluble/reactive with acid
* Solving by a chemical/product
* Smell removal

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RECOMMENDED CLEANING AGENTS
Emusification
• CTC-Cleaner-VLC (CHEMTEC).
Saponification
• P3 Grato 50 Marine (HENKEL)

• P3 Grato 14 Marine (HENKEL).
Emulsification in combination with Saponification
• CTC-Cleaner-VLC in combination with P3 Grato 50 Marine or P3 Grato 14 Marine.
Acid soluble or reactive
• CTC-Cleaner-VLC in combination with P3 T1166 Marine.
Solving
• Methylene Chloride for MDI/TDI

• Baseoil or Gasoil for Lub Additives
Smell removal
• P3 NA Marine (Henkel)
Smell removal in combination with emulsification
• CTC-Cleaner-VLC in combination with P3 NA Marine

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Smell removal continued
• To neutralise the smell of some chemicals (e.g. Acrylate, Nitrobenzene or Pygas)

the use of a smell killer may be recommended. Special attention should be given to
gaskets in the tank- and cleaning hatches. If the next cargo is a sensitive cargo the gaskets
should be cleaned or renewed.
• Our recommended smell remover is a solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC and

2% P3 NA from Henkel .
• A smell killer/remover should preferably used in combination with a emulsifier.
• The tanks should be cleaned by recirculation to guarantee that each drop of the
smell producing cargo inside of cargo lines, stripping line, pumps and valve seats
will be removed.
• The recommended cleaning temperature is 600 C
• Minor residues of a smell producing cargo left in lines, valves and pumps
(including pump cofferdams) can contaminate a sensitive cargo.

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RECOMMENDED CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Mixture/Solution Medium Stainless Steel Temperature Product groups
Coating Range to be cleaned
0,2-0,4% Seawater Stainless steel Depending on Luboils, gasoil, kerosine,
CTC-Cleaner-VLC Freshwater All coatings Product to be phthalates, mineraloil products,
(recirculation or cleaned 30-800 C hydrocarbons, paraffines and
injection method) chemicals
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Stainless steel Depending on Products which will react with
CTC-Cleaner-VLC All coatings Product to be seawater or water hardness
(recirculation or cleaned compounds
injection method) 30-800 C (e.g some vegetable oils)
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Stainless Steel Cleaning Heavy contaminations of mineral

CTC-Cleaner-VLC Epoxy Coatings temperature oils, vegetable/animal oils/fats,
plus 50 to 800 C oxidised and dried residues, fatty
2-5% P3 Grato 50 acids and alcohols, crude talloil,
pitch talloil, inertgas residues
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Stainless Steel Max. cleaning Some vegetable oils/fats, fishoil,
CTC-Cleaner-VLC Epoxy Coatings temperature oxidized and dried residues.
plus 600 C Not to be used on vegetable oils
2,5% Sodium- or which will react with Caustic
Potassium Hydroxid (e.g. Sunflower oil)
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Stainless Steel Cleaning Fatty acids, mineral oils
CTC-Cleaner-VLC Epoxy Coatings temperature
plus 50 to 800 C
2-5% P3 Grato 14
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Stainless Steel Cleaning Slurry (not Clay Slurry)
CTC-Cleaner-VLC only temperature Acid soluble residues like
plus cold to warm carbonates, calcium and
5 -10% Nitric Acid magnesium soaps
(white residues from vegetable
oils)
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Stainless Steel Cleaning Acid soluble residues like iron,
CTC-Cleaner-VLC only temperature carbonates, calcium and
plus cold to warm magnesium soaps
5 -10% Phosphoric (white residues from vegetable
Acid oils)
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Stainless Steel Cleaning Acid soluble residues like iron,
CTC-Cleaner-VLC Epoxy Coatings temperature carbonates, calcium and
plus 500 C magnesium soaps
2% Metal Brightner (white residues from vegetable
P3 T1166 oils)

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RECOMMENDED CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Mixture/Solution Medium Stainless Steel Temperature Product groups

Coating Range to be cleaned
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Epoxy Coatings Cleaning Acid soluble residues like
CTC-Cleaner-VLC temperature carbonates, calcium and magnesium
plus cold to 500 C soaps
5-10% Citric Acid (white residues from vegetable oils)
0,2-0,4% Freshwater Stainless Steel Recirculation Smell killer/cleaner for odor
CTC-Cleaner-VLC Epoxy Coatings temperature intensive products like nitrobenzene
plus 600 C and
2% acrylates
P3 NA Marine
P3 NA Marine Steam Stainless Steel To be Smell killer for odor intensive
0,8kg/per 100 m3 Epoxy Coatings introduced into products like nitrobenzene and
tank volumen the tank during acrylates
steaming
Gasoil Gasoil Stainless Steel Gasoil 50-550 C Luboil Additives
Baseoil Baseoil All Coatings Baseoil > 600 C
Monochlorobenzene MCB Stainless steel Cold Methylenediphenyldiisocyanate

MCB MEC MDI
Methylene Chloride Dry !! Toluenediisocyanate
MEC TDI
Methanol Methanol Stainless Steel Cold Tertiobutylcatechol
MeOH Carbon Steel recirculation TBC
under inerted (Inhibitor)
atmosphäre
The resistance guidelines of the coating manufacturer have to be carefully observed.

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CLEANING METHODS
METHOD 1: RECIRCULATION CLEANING
Butterworth system
Hose connection to
Butterworth heater or
Butterworth line HEATER
Manifold Stripping
line
Recirculation cleaning
After a sufficient pre-cleaning fill 5 - 10 m3

water into the tank to be cleaned and prepare
the required solution.
Butterworth the tank by recirculation
The necessary temperature can be achieved/ Discharge Loading

maintained by means of heating coils, cargo line line
heatexchanger or butterworth heater.
Do not use heating coils if caustic soda is used in

the cleaning solution
(formation of white residues on heating coils) Solution
One solution can be used for 1- 3 tanks
After the solution cleaning, the tank should Heating coils

be flushed with freshwater

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METHOD 2: RECIRCULATION CLEANING (via service tank)
Hose connection to Butterworth

Butterworth heater or HEATER system
Butterworth line
Hose connection
back to service tank
-over top-
Manifold
d Stripping
line
After a sufficient pre-cleaning

fill 20-50 m3
water into the service tank
and prepare the required
solution.
Butterworth the tanks to be

cleaned with the solution and Discharge
pump the waste water over top line
back to the service tank
heat the solution by means of Loading

heating coils, cargo heat- line
exchanger or butterworth
heater.
SOLUTION After the solution cleaning, the Waste water

tank should be flushed with
freshwater
Heating coils

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METHOD 3: INJECTION CLEANING
HEATER
Butterworth system
Air driven pump
Manifold CTC-Cleaner-VLC
Stripping
line
Mix the CTC-Cleaner-VLC into a

drum
(1-2 pails/100 ltr water)
Inject the mixture simultaneously into

the butterworth line during cleaning
with seawater or freshwater
Discharge
The necessary amount to be injected
depends on the consumption and line
number of butterworth machines.
Waste water to Loading
slop tank or Calculate for approx 10-15 m 3 Line
over board water-consumption 1 pail
CTC-Cleaner-VLC
Waste water

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SPECIFIC CLEANING SUGGESTIONS

TALL OIL (CRUDE)
• Tall oil is an oxidising oil and through reaction with oxygen of the atmosphere it dries and
hardens (drying oil). Oxidation occurs in three phases: liquid, gum and solid.
• Tankcleaning should be therefore executed as soon as possible after discharge.
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank 1 hour with hot seawater (60-70° C.)
STEP 2
Butterworth the tank 1hour with hot seawater (75° C.).
Check if the tank is free of sediments before recirculation cleaning will be started.
STEP 3
Flush the tank 10 minutes with fresh water to remove the residues of seawater.
STEP 4
Prepare on of the following cleaning solution with fresh water:
• 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC or alternatively • 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC

• 2,5% Sodium or Potassium Hydroxide • 5% P3 Grato 50 Marine
Butterworth the tank 1,5 hour by recirculation.

The cleaning temperature should be approx 600 C (not higher).
STEP 5
STEP 6
Rinse the tank with fresh water
STEP 7
Ventilate, mop and dry the tank

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TALL OIL (Crude) continued
Inspect the tank:
Depending on the Fatty Acid and Resin Acid content of the Crude Tall Oil it might be
possible that some minor spots of sticky brownish residues are present.
STEP 8 (if applicable)

To remove these residues butterworth the tank with one of the following solution:
• 3-5% phosphoric acid and 0.4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC; or

• 3-5% nitric acid and 0.4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC; or
• 2-5% of a metal brightner (P3 T1166 Marine) and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC
• For Epoxy Coatings use 2% P3 T1166 Marine and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC
The cleaning temperature should be moderate (50°C.)

Use heating coils not the butterworth heater.

Butterworth the tank 0,5 hours with fresh water


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TALL OIL (PITCH)
• Tall oil is an oxidising oil and through reaction with oxygen of the atmosphere it dries and
hardens (drying oil). Oxidation occurs in three phases: liquid, gum and solid.
• Tankcleaning should be therefore executed as soon as possible after discharge.
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank 1 hour with seawater (60-70° C.)
STEP 2
Butterworth the tank 1hour with hot seawater (75° C.).
Check if the tank is free of sediments before recirculation cleaning will be started.
STEP 3
STEP 4
Prepare one of the following cleaning solution with fresh water.

• 2,5% Sodium or Potassium Hydroxid • 5% P3 Grato 50 Marine

The cleaning temperature should be approx 600 C (not higher).
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7

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TALL OIL (PITCH) continued

Inspect the tank:
Depending on the Fatty Acid and Resin Acid content of the Crude Tall Oil it might be
possible that some minor spots of sticky brownish residues are present.

To remove these residues butterworth the tank with one of the following solution:

• 2-5% of a metal brightner (P3 T1166 Marine) and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC
• For Epoxy Coatings use 2% P3 T1166 Marine and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC




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FATTY ACID OILS/FATS
• Fatty acid oils/fats will react with seawater as well as with untreated fresh water and will
formate magnesium and calcium soaps (white residues).
If possible seawater or untreated freshwater (high water hardness) should not be used
for pre-cleaning.
STEP 1
Butterworth the tanks 1-1,5 hour with a treated freshwater, which should be prepared in
a separate tank.
The cleaning temperature should be approx. 20-250 C above the melting point of the product.
• For effictive additives contact CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH.
If the use of seawater cannot be avoided butterworth the tank for 1-1,5 hour with seawater
of a temperature of 10 -150 C above the melting point of the product.
After a sufficient pre-cleaning the temperature can be increased to 20-250 C above the
melting point of the product.
STEP 2
If seawater was used in STEP 1:
STEP 3
Prepare the following cleaning solution in fresh water:
• 0.4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC
• 5% P3 Grato 50 Marine
Butterworth the tank 1.5 hours with the prepared solution by recirculation.
The temperature should be approx. 70-80°C.

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FATTY ACID OILS/FATS continued
STEP 4
Butterworth the tank for 1 hour with hot seawater (60-800 C)
STEP 5
Flush the tank with fresh water
Inspect the tank:

If white residues are present butterworth the tank with on of the following solution:

• 2-5% of a metal brightner P3 T1166 Marine and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC
• For Epoxy Coating use 2% P3 T1166 Marine and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC

STEP 6
STEP 7

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FISH OIL
• Fish oil should never be washed hot (varnish formation)

• Fish oil is an oxidising oil and through reaction with oxygen in the atmosphere it dries and
hardens.
• Tank cleaning should be executed as soon as possible after discharge.
• Avoid higher temperatures (e.g. steaming) and heated cargoes in adjacent tanks.
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank 2 hours with cold/ambient (max. 30°C.) seawater and pump the waste
water without any delay continuously out. Check if the tank is free of sediments before
starting to clean as per step 2 and 3.
STEP 2
Flush the tank and line system shortly with fresh water to remove the seawater residues
STEP 3
Prepare the following cleaning solution in fresh water.

• 2,5% Sodium or Potassium Hydroxide • 5% P3 Grato 50 Marine

If Caustic is used the cleaning temperature should be not higher than 600 C.
If P3 Grato 50 Marine is used the cleaning temperature can be 70-800 C
STEP 4
Butterworth the tank 1 hours with hot seawater (70- 80°C).
STEP 5
Flush the tank with fresh water.
STEP 6

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LATEX-NATURAL & SYNTETIC
• Latex polymerise if getting dry

• Latex polymerise at temperatures above 30°C.
• Always avoid warm temperatures and warm cargoes in adjacent tanks.
• Load the tank to 100% to avoid dryed residues at tank top.
• To keep the tank humid during discharge introduce slightly steam into the tank but avoid
any heat up.
• Wash the tank down directly after discharge and avoid any delay.
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank after discharge without any delay for 2 hours with cold fresh water and
inject from the beginning on the CTC-Cleaner-VLC (see cleaning method 3).
Calculate for approximately 10 m3 cleaning water 1 pail of the CTC-Cleaner-VLC (20 kg)
If it is not possible to discharge the slop directly ashore leave the waste water inside the tank
until discharge at sea is possible. Keep the tank closed to maintain the humidity.
STEP 2
Pump the waste water overboard and continue to butterworth 1.5 hours with cold seawater
and inject simultaneously the CTC-Cleaner-VLC.
STEP 3
Flush the tank 30 minutes with fresh water
STEP 5
Ventilate, mop and dry the tank.
Some minor dryed latex residues which could be present on heating coils and pump body
have to be removed manually.

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LATEX-NATURAL & SYNTETIC (continued)
Recommended preparations before loading and discharge of Latex:
• Prepare the loading/discharge connection directly at the pump stack of the respective tank
and flange off the line to the manifold. Install a valve at this connection and use hoses for
the shore connection (necessary lenght should be as short as possible).
• Close the drop line inside the tank by a flange or alternatively with a wooden plug.
If a plug has to be used cover this with plastic foil (at least 3 layers) and fix it with a
stainless steel band. For loading and discharge use the deepwell pump only.
• All other connections and openings inside the tank should be dismantled, flanged off or
protected as discribed above (e.g. steam, nitrogen, vapour line connections etc.).
• Fixed tank cleaning machines should be dismantled and blinde flanged.
• Tank dome hatches and butterworth hatches including gaskets should be protected
with a plastic foil which has to be placed between the dome and the hatch.
• Before loading steam the tank with very low pressure (1 bar) to make sure that the
bulkheads, tank top, bottom and the lines inside the tank are humid but avoid any heat up.
• All equipment that might come into contact with the Latex should be washed with fresh
water so they are humid before the loading takes place.
• Load the tanks 100% and into the tankdomes to prevent that the Latex comes into contact
with air during the voyage.
During loading the vessel must be therefore trimmed and kept on even keel to prevent
airpockets in the tank.
• Before discharge remove the plugs of the vapour connection and steam connection
and flush all equipment that might come into contact with Latex with fresh water
• During discharge keep the tank closed to keep the humidity.

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LUBE ADDITIVES 1
• Wide range of different types of additives for Luboil and Gasoil.

• Light products with low viscosity until dark products with very high viscosity.
• Soluble in light Baseoil and Gasoil
• Some Lube Additives react with hot water producing gluey/sticky residues
STEP 1 –PRE-CLEANING
• The pre-cleaning should be carried out with hot base oil or gasoil.
• Fill 3-5 m3 gasoil or light baseoil into the tank and butterworth the tank sufficiently by
recirculation.
• If baseoil is used the cleaning temperature should be above 60° C.
• If gasoil is used the temperature should not exceed 50° C (flashpoint).
STEP 2
Butterworth the tank 2 hours with hot seawater or freshwater (70-80°C).
STEP 3
Prepare the following cleaning solution in freshwater or seawater:
• 0,4 % CTC-Cleaner-VLC
Butterworth the tank 1,5 to 2,0 hours by recirculation.

The temperature should be approx. 70°C.
The temperature can be achieved/maintained by means of heating coils, or going via the
butterworth heater.
Depending on the amount of cargo residues the solution can be used for 1 to 3 tanks.
STEP 4
Rinse the tank with fresh water.
STEP 5

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LUBE ADDITIVES 2
• For some Lube Additives a pre-cleaning with base oil or gasoil is not necessary
STEP 1 – (PRE-CLEANING)
Pre-wash the tank with freshwater of a warm to moderate temperature.
STEP 2
Butterworth the tank 1 hour with seawater or freshwater of a moderate temperature.
STEP 3
Butterworth the tank 1 hour with hot seawater or freshwater (70-80°C).
STEP 4
Butterworth the tank 1,5 hours by recirculation with a temperature of approx. 700 C.
The necessary temperature can be achieved/maintained by means of heating coils, or going
via the butterworth heater.
STEP 5
Rinse the tank with fresh water.
STEP 6

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LUBE ADDITIVES continued
Further Cleaning Suggestions:
• For some Lube Additives a pre-cleaning with baseoil or gasoil is not necessary.
After butterworthing with warm/moderate water followed by hot water the residues
can be removed by recirculation of a solution of 0,4 % CTC-Cleaner-VLC or
by injection of the CTC-Cleaner-VLC into the butterworth system during the hot wash..
The suitability of the CTC-Cleaner-VLC solution for the Lube Additive in question
can be easily pre-tested in a glas bottle.
• Some Lub Additives with higher viscosity can be removed by recirculation of a

solution of 0.4% CTC-cleaner-VLC and 5% P3 Grato 50 Marine.
• Residues of Lube Additives can be sprayed and manually removed with

undiluted P3 Grato 50 Marine.
• Residues of Lube Additives can be as well sprayed and manually removed by a gasoil.

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LUBOILS
• Wide range of different products from very light and thin transformer or spindle
oils to heavy and dark cylinder or gear oils.
• Different carriage temperatures and heating requirements depending on the viscosity.
• The viscosity will decrease with increasing temperature.
• High/No flash point
STEP 1
Butterworth the tanks 1-1,5 hours with hot seawater or freshwater (70-800 C).
STEP 2
Butterworth the tank 1,5 hours by recirculation with a temperature of approx 700 C.
STEP 4
Butterworth the tank for 0,5 hours with hot fresh water.
STEP 5
• Instead of recirculation cleaning the CTC-Cleaner-VLC can be as well injected into

the butterworth system (see cleaning method 3).
The use of the CTC-Cleaner-VLC is not recommended for cleaning of Fueloils/Bunkeroils

These products have to be pre-cleaned with water of a warm to moderate temperature
followed by a recirculation cleaning with gasoil.

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LUBOILS continued
To reduce the amount of slops the following cleaning procedure is recommended:
STEP 1 Pre-cleaning (see drawing method 4, next page)
• Depending on the tank size and hight fill the necessary amount of freshwater or
seawater into the service tank.
• Butterworth all tanks to be cleaned 1-1,5 hour useing the water from the service tank
• Heat the water by means of heating coils, cargo heatexchanger or
going via the butterworth heater
• The pre-cleaning temperature should be between 70 and 800 C
• Pump the waste water from the tanks to be cleaned back to service tank (over top).
STEP 2 Solution-cleaning (see drawing method 4, next page)
• Depending of tank size and hight fill the necessary amount of freshwater or
seawater into the service tank.
• Add for each 10 m3 of water one pail CTC-Cleaner-VLC (0,2%)
• Butterworth all tanks to be cleaned 1-1,5 hour useing the solution from the service
tank.
• Heat the Solution by means of heating coils, cargo heatexchanger or
going via the butterworth heater.
• The cleaning temperature should be approx 700 C
• Pump the used solution from the tanks to be cleaned back to service tank (over top).

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METHOD 4: RECIRCULATION CLEANING WITH SEPARATION

VIA SERVICE TANK
Hose connection to Butterworth

Butterworth heater or HEATER system
Butterworth line
Hose connection
back to service tank
-over top-
Manifold
d Stripping
line
Discharge
LUBOIL line
...................................................
EMULSION
................................................... Loading
................................................... line
WATER
or
SOLUTION
Waste water
Heating coils

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GASOIL, KEROSINE , GASOLINE
STEP 1
Butterworth the tanks 1 hours with seawater or freshwater of cold to moderate
temperature (flashpoint).
• Gasoil approx. 50/550 C

• Kerosine approx. 30/400 C
• Gasoline cold
STEP 2
Butterworth the tanks 1 hour with hot seawater or freshwater (600 C)
STEP 3
Butterworth the tank 1 hour by recirculation with a temperature of approx 600 C.

STEP 4
STEP 5


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PHTHATALATES (DOP,DINP,DIDP)
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank 1,5 to 2 hours with ambient temperature (max 300 C).
STEP 2
Prepare the following cleaning solution in freshwater
Butterworth the tank 1 hour by recirculation with a temperature of 500 C.

STEP 4
STEP 5


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PHENOL
Direct after discharge flush lines and tanks thoroughly with hot fresh water or demi water and
recirculate. This is done to bring the freezing point down prior to the prescribed tank cleaning
procedure. Demi water will be used if the pre-wash quantity can be pumped ashore.
STEP 1
Butterworth the tanks 1,5-2 hours with hot seawater or freshwater (800 C).
STEP 2
Prepare the following cleaning solution in freshwater:
Butterworth the tank 1 hour by recirculation with a temperature of approx 700 C.

The solution can be used for 1 to 4 tanks.
STEP 3
STEP 4


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SLACK WAX
(Paraffine with a high oil content and a high melting point)
STEP 1
Steam the tank for approx. 1-1,5 hour.
The temperature should be at least 20°C above the melting point of the slack wax.
STEP 2
Butterworth the tank 1-1,5 hour directly after steaming with hot seawater or hot fresh water.
Let the water flow on deck until the required temperature has been reached.
The temperature during the cleaning should be 20°C. above the melting point of the wax.
The cleaning time should be sufficiently long to reach the melting point of the wax.
STEP 3
Due not interrupt the cleaning process and continue to butterworth the tank with hot
seawater or freshwater for another hour and inject the CTC-Cleaner-VLC (see method 3).
Therefore mix the CTC-Cleaner-VLC into a drum with water (1 to 2 pails/100 litres water)
and inject the mixture simultaneously into the butterworth line during cleaning.
The necessary amount to be injected depends on the consumption and number of
butterworth machines.
Calculate for 10-15 m3 of wash water 1 pail CTC-Cleaner-VLC (20 l).
STEP 4
STEP 5
Note: during cleaning there should be no ballast water adjacent to the tank

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Refined wax
(Paraffine with a low oil content)
STEP 1
Steam the tank for approx. 1-1,5 hour.
The temperature should be at least 20°C above the melting point of the slack wax.
STEP 2
Butterworth the tank 1-1,5 hour directly after steaming with fresh water of a temperature
of approx. 200 C above the melting point of the respective wax.
Let the water flow on deck until the required temperature has been reached.
The cleaning time should be sufficiently long to reach the melting point of the wax.
The temperature during cleaning should be not higher than 20°C above the melting point of
the wax. At a too high cleaning temperature white powdery residues might be produced.
STEP 3
Due not interrupt the cleaning process and continue to butterworth the tank with hot
seawater or freshwater for another hour and inject the CTC-Cleaner-VLC (see method 3).
Therefore mix the CTC-Cleaner-VLC into a drum with water (1 to 2 pails/100 litres water)
and inject the mixture simultaneously into the butterworth line during cleaning.
The necessary amount to be injected depends on the consumption and number of
butterworth machines.
Calculate for 10-15 m3 of wash water 1 pail CTC-Cleaner-VLC (20 l).
STEP 4
STEP 5
Note: during cleaning there should be no ballast water adjacent to the tank

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PALM FATTY ACID
• Palm Fatty Acid will react with seawater as well as with untreated fresh water and will
formate magnesium and calcium soaps (white sticky residues).
• If possible seawater or untreated freshwater should not be used for pre-cleaning.
STEP 1
Butterworth the tanks 1-1,5 hour with a treated freshwater, which should be prepared in
a separate tank.
The pre-cleaning temperature can be than 20-250 C above the melting point of the product.
• For effictive additives contact CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH.
If the use of seawater cannot be avoided butterworth the tank for 1-1,5 hour with seawater
of a temperature of 10 -150 C above the melting point of the product.
After a sufficient pre-cleaning the temperature can be increased to 20-250 C above the
melting point of the product.
STEP 2
If seawater was used in STEP 1:
STEP 3
• 0.4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC
• 5% P3 Grato 50 Marine
Butterworth the tank 1.5 hours with the prepared solution by recirculation.
The temperature should be approx. 70-80°C.

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PALM FATTY ACID continued

STEP 4
Butterworth the tank for 1 hour with hot seawater (60-800 C)
STEP 5
STEP 6
Inspect the tank:
If white residues are present butterworth the tank with one of the following solution:

• 2-5% of a metal brightner and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC
• For Epoxy Coatings use 2% P3 T 1166 Marine and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC

STEP 6
STEP 7

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SLURRY (NOT CLAY SLURRY)
• Through reaction with CO2 in the atmosphere the Slurry dries and hardens.
• Tankcleaning should be executed as soon as possible after discharge.
• Avoid heated cargoes in adjacent tanks.
• During cleaning pump the wastewater direct overboard and not into a sloptank.
• Do not mix different grades of Slurry (reaction between an-ionic and kat-ionic products).
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank direct after discharge with cold fresh water for about 30 minutes.
STEP 2
Butterworth the tank 2 hours with 40° C. warm seawater.
STEP 3
Handhose the tank with seawater until the tank is free of slurry residues.
(only a white film of slurry is left)
STEP 4
For cleaning the cargolines fill 15 m3 of seawater into the tank and pump this water with
maximum pressure out to both sides of the manifold and dead ends.
STEP 5
Drain and strip the tank and remove the sea water residues by a fresh water flush.
STEP 6
• 0.4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC Example: 5 m3 fresh water

• 10% Nitric Acid 1 pail CTC-Cleaner-VLC (20ltr)
500 ltr Nitric Acid (63%)
Butterworth the tank for 2 hours by recirculation with the prepared solution (T.= ambient).

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SLURRY continued
Transfer the solution to the next tank.

The above solution is suitable for approx. 4 to 5 tanks.
STEP 7
Flush the tank 30 minutes with fresh water
STEP 8

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STYRENE MONOMER
• During loading, transport, discharge and tank cleaning avoid any heat and heated
cargoes in adjacent tanks (risk of polymerisation).
• Use a new solution of CTC-Cleaner-VLC only for removal of the smell (final touch).
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank 1,5 hours with cold sea water or freshwater
STEP 2
Prepare the following solution in the tank to be cleaned:
• 5 m3 fresh water, with a temperature of 30°C.

• 1 pail of CTC-Cleaner-VLC (0,4%)
Butterworth the tank one hour by recirculation (T:300 C).
STEP 3
Rinse the tank 15 minutes with fresh water
STEP 4
Ventilate, Mop and Dry the tank.
Instead of recirculation cleaning as per STEP 2 the CTC-Cleaner-VLC can be also injected
into the butterworth system:
STEP 1 A
Butterworth the tank 1,5 hours with cold seawater or freshwater.
STEP 1 B
Butterworth the tank 1 hour with seawater or freshwater of a moderate temperature (approx
500 C) and inject the CTC-Cleaner-VLC (see method 3).
Step 1 B should be carried out only for the removal of smell (No residues of Styrene present)

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VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL OILS (see attached list)
• For effective cleaning of animal and vegetable oils the first cleaning step is of utmost
importance. Vegetable oils are divided in:
• Non-drying products • Semi-drying products • Drying products • Fatty acids
Non Drying Products
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank with seawater or freshwater with a temperature 20°C. above the melting
point of the product to be cleaned. After sufficient pre-cleaning of at least 1.5 hours the
temperature can be increased.
Drying and Semi-drying Products
• These are oxidising products and through reaction with oxygen they will dry and
harden.
• Tankcleaning should be executed as soon as possible after discharge.
• High temperatures (e.g. cleaning or steaming) and heated cargoes in adjacent tanks
should be avoided.
STEP 1
Butterworth the tank with cold to warm seawater or freshwater.
If the product has a higher melting point butterworth the tank with seawater or freshwater
with a temperature maximum 10°C above the melting point of the product.
After sufficient pre-cleaning of at least 1.5 - 2 hours the temperature can be increased.
Fatty Acids or vegetable/animal oils with a high free fatty acid content
See the cleaning suggestion of Fatty Acids.

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VEGETABLE AND ANIMAL OILS continued
STEP 2
If seawater was used in step 1 it is of utmost importance to flush/rinse the tank with
freshwater before cleaning as per step 3 is continued.
STEP 3 (Final cleaning)

Prepare the following solution (A) in freshwater (see table):
SOLUTION A (emulsification)
Butterworth the tank with the prepared solution for 1,5-2,0 hours by recirculation.
The necessary temperature can be achieved / maintained by means of heating coils,
cargo heat exchanger or butterworth heater.
Depending on the amount of product residues the solution can be used for 1 to 4 tanks.
On some vegetable/animal oils it is recommended to saponify additionally the product

residues (see table):
Therefore prepare one of the following solutions (B or C) in freshwater (see table):
SOLUTION B
plus
• 2,5% Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) or Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
SOLUTION C
plus
• 2 - 5% P3 Grato 50 Marine

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STEP 3 continued
Butterworth the tank with the prepared solution for 1,5-2,0 hours by recirculation.
The necessary temperature can be achieved/maintained by means of heating coil (service
tank) cargo heat exchanger or butterworth heater.
If CTC-Cleaner-VLC is used the cleaning temperature should be 60-700 C

If Sodium or Potassium Hydroxide is used the cleaning temperature should be 600 C.
If P3 Grato 50 Marine is used the cleaning temperature can be 70-800 C.
Depending on the amount of product residues the solution can be used for 1 to 3 tanks.
STEP 4
Butterworth the tank 1 hour with hot seawater
STEP 5
STEP 6
Inspect the tank; if white residues or a white film is present (calcium/magnesium soaps or
carbonate) butterworth the tank with one the following solution:
• 3-5% phosphoric acid and 0.4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (stainless steel only); or

• 3-5% nitric acid and 0.4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (stainless steel only); or
• 5-10% citric acid and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (also suitable for Epoxy Coatings) or
• 2% P3 T1166 Marine and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (also suitable for Epoxy Coatings)
The cleaning temperature should be moderate (50°C.) Use heating coils not the butterworth
heater.
STEP 7
STEP 8
Ventilate, mop and dry the cargo tank.
Note: for vegetable oils which can be cleaned only by the CTC-Cleaner-VLC (Solution A)
the final cleaning can be carried out by recirculation or by injection (see method 3).

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TABLE OF VEGETABLE/ANIMAL OILS
NON-DRYING PRODUCT
Product Pre-wash temperature Final Cleaning

ALMOND OIL Meltingpoint +200 C
BABASSU OIL Palmoil Meltingpoint +200 C Solution A or B/C
CAMPHOR OIL Meltingpoint +200 C
CASHEWNUT OIL Warm
CASHEWNUTSHELL Specific cleaning For specific cleaner
OIL contact CHEMTEC
COCONUT OIL Meltingpoint +200 C Solution A or B/C
GROUNDNUT OIL Cold Solution A
OLIVE OIL Warm Solution A
PALM STEARIN 700 C Solution A or C
PALMKERNEL OIL Moderate Solution A or B/C
PALMKERNEL OLEIN Moderate Solution A or B/C
PALMKERNEL STEARIN Meltingpoint +200 C Solution A or C
PALMOIL 700 C Solution A or B/C
PALMOLEIN Moderate Solution A or B/C
PINE OIL cold
RAPESEED OIL Moderate Solution A or B/C
TALLOW OIL Extended pre-wash at Solution C
moderate temperature 500 C

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DRYING / SEMI-DRYING PRODUCTS
Product Pre-wash temperature Final Cleaning
CANDLE NUT OIL Meltingpoint +100 C

CASTOR OIL Ricirus Oil Warm (400 C) Solution A
CHINA WOOD OIL Meltingpoint +100 C Solution A
CROTON OIL Meltingpoint +100 C
FISH OIL Cold See specific cleaning
HEERING OIL Cold See specific cleaning Fish Oil
HEMPSEED OIL Meltingpoint +100 C
LINSEED OIL Cold
MENHADEN OIL Meltingpoint +100 C See specific cleaning Fish Oil
POPPY SEED OIL Meltingpoint +100 C
SAFFLOWER OIL Cold Solution A
SESAME OIL Cold Solution A
SOYABEAN OIL Cold Solution A if dried B/C
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL Cold Solution A
TUNG OIL Meltingpoint +100 C Solution A
TALLOIL See specific cleaning See specific cleaning
WALNUT OIL Meltingpoint +100 C

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TABLE OF ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS/PRODUCT GROUPS
RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS FOR FINAL CLEANING
Product/Chemical Recommended Solution for final cleaning

Acrylates Solution of 2% P3 NA and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:600 C)
Alkylate (Heavy) Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Alkyl Benzene Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Alpha Olefins Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
CPP (unleaded) Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Clean Petroleum Products
Crude Benzene Solution of 5% P3 Grato 50 and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:700 C)
if applicable followed by
Solution of 2% P3 T1166 and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:500 C)
Cumene Solution of 2% P3 NA and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:600 C)
Dobanols Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Drilling Fluid Solution of 5% P3 Grato 50 and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:700 C)
Fatty Alcohol Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Hydrocarbon Products Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Jet Fuel Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Nitrobenzene Solution of 2% P3 NA and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:600 C)
Olefins Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Olein Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:50C0 ) recircl. or inject.
Paraffine N Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:600 C) recircl. or inject.
Petroleum Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Pygas Solution of 2% P3 NA and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:600 C)
Shellsol Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.
Turpentine Solution of 2% P3 NA and 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:600 C)
White Oils Solution of 0,4% CTC-Cleaner-VLC (T:60-700 ) recircl. or inject.

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STOCK POINTS
CTC-Cleaner-VLC and Henkel P3-Cleaner
Hamburg (24 hours daily) : CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH

As well as orders for all other locations Grenzwall 18
21521 Dassendorf, Germany
Phone : +49 4104 961148
Fax : +49 4104 961158
Mobil : +49 172 4085386
E-mail: CTCKammle@AOL.com
Person to be contacted for tank cleaning
advice and supervision : Jens Kämmle
Kiel Canal (CHEMTEC) : Phone : +49 4104 961148

Fax : +49 4104 961158
Rotterdam (CHEMTEC) : Phone : +31 628769289

Antwerp Amsterdam or Phone : +31 623947158
Rotterdam (CP Metal Chemicals BV) : Phone : +31 10 2994999

Antwerp Amsterdam : Fax : +31 10 2994994
Houston (CP Metal Chemicals BV) : Phone : +1 281 860 0228

(Enviro-Tech Specialties Inc.) Fax : +1 281 860 0300
Singapore (CP Metal Chemicals BV) : Phone : +65 294 3500

(CP Asia) Fax : +65 294-5922
Durban (CP Metal Chemicals BV) : Phone : +27 31 7090144

(DynaChem) Fax : +27 31 7090149
Algeciras (CP Metal Chemicals BV) : Phone : +34 956 678011

: Fax : +34 956 677480
Norway (Scan Technic) : Phone : +47 35592266

Skien/Porsgrunn Fax : +47 35598210
Dubai (CP Metal Chemicals BV) : Phone : +971 422821077

(Barwir) Fax : +971 422820469
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REFERENCE LIST
Acomarit Services Maritimes S.A. Swiss

Anders Utkilens Rederi AS Norway
Broere Shipping The Netherlands
C.F. Ahrenkiel Germany
ChemTrade-Seetransport Germany
Columbia Shipmanagement Cyprus
Crystal Pool Finland
DOW Deutschland Inc. Germany
DUPEG Tank Terminal Germany
E.P.T.S. Singapore
Finaval Italy
Fronape International Company Norway
Gefo Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte Germany
Halfdan Ditlev Simonsen Co AS Norway
Haltermann Tank Terminal Germany
Jo Tankers B.V. The Netherlands
Jo Tankers Hamburg Germany
John T. Essberger Germany
Maastank Tank Terminal The Netherlands
Marnavi S.P.A. Italy
Martime Germany
Mediteranea di Navigazione SRL Italy
Naviglobe N.V. Belgium
Novamar International SRL Italy
Seatank USA Inc. USA
Seatrans Emerfer Tankers Swiss
UCT United Chemical Transport Germany
Vee Marine International Corporation USA/Norway
Vegoil Chartering Services Germany
Westchart AS Norway

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Material Safety Data Sheet

According to 91/155 EC
Printing date: 04/99 Reviewed on 05/2000
1. Identification of substance
• Product details
• Trade name: CTC-CLEANER-VLC
• Manufacturer / Supplier: CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH, Dassendorf

Phone: +49 4104 961148 Fax: +49 4104 961158
• Information department: see above
2. Composition/Data on components
• Chemical characterization
• Description:
Mixture contains: surfactans, complexing agents and additives
• Dangerous components:
CAS NO. Designation % Index R-phrases
---- Fettalcoholethoxylate Xi 22-36/38
3. Hazards identification
• Hazards designation
Xi Irritant
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

R 36/38 Irrit ating to eyes and skin.
• Classification system
The classification is in lines with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from
technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.
4. First aid meassures
• After inhalation
In case of unconsciousness bring patient into stable side position for transport.
• After skin contact

Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
• After eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult doctor
• After swallowing
In case of persistent symptoms consult doctor

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Printing date: 04/99 Reviewed on 05/2000
5. Fire fighting measures
• Suitable extinguishing agents:

Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
• Protective equipment:
No special measures required.
6. Accidential release measures
• Person-related safety precautions:

Not required.
• Measures for environmental protection:
Prevent material from reaching sewage systems, holes and cellars.
• Measures for cleaning/collecting
Absorb with liquide-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
7. Handling and storage
• Handling
• Information for safe handling:
Open and handle container with care
• Information about protection against explosions and fire:
No special measures required
• Storage
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers
Avoid temperatures below 00 C
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Not required
• Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container/pail tightly sealed.
• Storage class
• Class according to regulation on inflammable liquide:
Void
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
• Additional information about design of technical systems

No further data; see item 7
• Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
CAS No. Designation of material % Type Value Unit

The product does not containe any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be
monitored at the workplace.
• Additional information
The lists that were valid during the compilation were used as basis
• Personal protective equipment
• General protective and hygienic measures
Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments. Wash hands during breaks and at the and of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
• Breathing equipment: Not required • Protection of hands: Protective gloves
• Eye protection: Tightly sealed safety glasses

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Printing date: 04/99 Reviewed: 05/2000
9. Physical and chemical prope rties
• Form: Viscose fluid

• Colour: slightly yellow (characteristic)
• Value/Range Unit Method
• Change in condition
• Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
• Boiling point/Boiling range: 100 0
C
• Flash point: 181 0
C
• Ignition temperature: 365 0
C
• Self-inflammability: Product is not selfigniting
• Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive
• Steam pressure: at 20 0 C 23 mbar
• Density: at 20 0 C 1 g/cm3
• Solubility in / Miscibility with
• Water: Product is fully miscible
• pH-value: (10g/l) at 200 C 6,5 to 7,5 (neutral)
10. Stability and reactivity
• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decompositions if used according to specifications
• Dangerous reactions:
No dangerous reaction known
• Dangerous products of composition:
No dangerous decomposition products known
11. Toxicological information
• Acute toxicity:
• Primary irritant effect:
• On the skin: Irritating for skin and mucous membrane.
• On the eye: Irritating effect
• Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known
• Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EC
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version: IRRITANT
12. Ecological information
• Information about elimination (persistence and degradability)

• General notes:
Degradability > 90% (......)
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water bodies or sewages system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into soil.
13. Disposal considerations
• Product:
• Recommendation:
Can be burnt with household garbage after consulting with the operator of the waste disposal facility and the
pertinent authorities and under adherence the necessary technical regulations.

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Printing date: 04/99 Reviewed: 05/2000

14. Transport information
• Maritime transport IMDG/GGV Sea: Not classified

• Marine pollutant: No
• Transport/Additional information:
No dangerous good according to the specification (land / sea / air)
15. Regulatory information
• Designation according to EC guidelines:

The product has been classified and labelled in accordance with EC directives / Ordinance on Hazardous
Materials (GefStoffV).
• Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Xi Irritant
• Risk phrases :
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin
• Safety phrases:
2 Keep out of the reach of children
46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or lable.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
• National regulations
• Classification to VbF: Void
• Water hazard class: Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment) : hazardous for water.
16. Other information
• These data are based on our present knowledge. However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not established a legally valid contractual relationship.
• Department issuing data specification sheet: CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH; Dassendorf

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CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH

CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH HRB 792 Amtsgericht Schwarzenbek

Not only chlorides and water miscibility (Hydrocarbons) will be tested.

A fundamental understanding of the cargo to be cleaned as well as the cargo to be loaded

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Water miscibility Percentage of product soluble/miscible in water

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PRODUCTS WHICH ARE WATER SOLUBLE OR MISCIBLE

PRODUCTS WITH A HIGH MELTING POINT

PRODUCTS WITH A HIGH VISCOSITY

• These products should be washed with a moderate or hot temperature.

The respective product characteristic of the product in question has to be observed.

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VAPOUR PRESSURE/BOILING POINT

Products mixtures with different vapour pressure of the individual compounds or

FLASH POINT/FLAMMABLE RANGE

• The flammable range/explosion range is the gas concentration in air of a respective

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DENSITY / SPECIFIC GRAVITY

• Polymerization is a poly-reaction of a monomer compound which molecule contains

* By an initiator (reaction partner)

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homo-polymerization = only one monomer is involved in the poly-reaction.

co-polymerization = two different monomers are involved in the poly-reaction.

polymeric = the product produced by the poli-reaction.

To prevent the polymerization some products contain inhibitors

To avoid any polymerization by loss of inhibitor-protection it is also recommended to

EVAPOURATION OF LIGHT SUBSTANCES

REACTION WITH WATER

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REACTIONS WITH OXYGEN, DRYING PRODUCTS

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REACTIONS WITH WATER HARDNESS COMPOUNDS

• Note: 100 C increase in temperature double the chemical reaction rate.

For suitable water hardness remover contact CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH

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• Select the pre-cleaning temperature:

* Ambient : cold upto max 300 C

* Hot : > 550 C

• Select the pre-cleaning medium:

* Treated fresh water

CHEMTEC Consulting GmbH HRB 792 Amtsgericht Schwarzenbek

• Select the pre-cleaning time:

* Normal pre-cleaning time (1-2 circle of the tank cleaning machine)

* Extended pre-cleaning time (3-4 circles of the tank cleaning machines)

• Select the pre-cleaning intensity:

* Normal amount of wash water initially to be introduced into the tank

* Large quantity of wash water initially to be introduced into the tank

• Take following items into consideration:

* Sea water temperature

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• Take following items into consideration:

* Sufficient number of tank cleaning machines (shadow areas)

* Sufficient position of tank cleaning machines (shadow areas)

* Sufficient heating capacity

* Availability of additional equipment and connections to carry out

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KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRODUCT TO BE CLEANED

• Physical properties and characterristics of the product as explained before

NATURE OF THE CARGO TO BE LOADED

• Cleanliness requirements of the product to be loaded

* Chemical standard: Visual clean, dry and free of smell

SELECTION OF THE PROPER CLEANING AGENT