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Dr. Verwey's Tank Cleaning Guide

The document outlines a cleaning procedure using a 50% sodium hydroxide solution followed by ethanol for sensitive cargo. It includes steps for cleaning with seawater or fresh water, rinsing, and optional recirculation with a rust remover to address white deposits. Additional cleaning may be required based on previous cargo to meet wall wash tests.

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Dr. Verwey's Tank Cleaning Guide

The document outlines a cleaning procedure using a 50% sodium hydroxide solution followed by ethanol for sensitive cargo. It includes steps for cleaning with seawater or fresh water, rinsing, and optional recirculation with a rust remover to address white deposits. Additional cleaning may be required based on previous cargo to meet wall wash tests.

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CLEANING

Cleaning from SODIUMHYDROXIDE SOLUTION 50%


X
to ETHANOL (FOOD GRADE)

Sensitive cargo detected

See additional notice after recipe for further information

Remark

The combination of seawater and caustic could result in the formation of white deposits on the
tank walls. A Metalbright/Rust Remover can be used for their removal.

1 Butterworth

1,5 hours Sea Water or Fresh Water 40 °C to 45 °C Use initially fresh water

2 Rinse 20 minutes Fresh Water Ambient

3 Vent/Mop/Dry

4 Optional Recirculation

1 hour Fresh Water 45 °C to 50 °C - Metalbright/Rust Remover

Follow the manufacturer´s usage


instructions and flush afterwards
sufficiently to remove cleaner residues
Removal of white deposits

Notice for sensitive cargoes

Depending on the previous cargo additional cleaning might be necessary to pass the wall wash tests:

Home Cleaning IBC Knowledgebase

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