ACQUA Tuff High Foam Detergent

3 Pieces of Good Advice:
Apply  ALKAA Tuff High Foam Detergent on the dry surface where possible! A dry surface will absorb far better than a wet surface. When applying ALKAATUFF High Foam Detergent on vertical surfaces: Start application from the bottom and work upwards! If beginning from the top and going downwards, the ALKAATUFF High Foam Detergent may produce "channels" down the surface, thereby running too fast off the surface. During high-pressure cleaning: It is important that the rinsing water does not run over non-cleaned surfaces! The rinsing water can draw soap from the surface if running over non-cleaned surfaces. High pressure together with the optimum concentration of ALKAATUFF High Foam Detergent will give the best effect .

Directions for Use and Dose Rates:
General Cleaning:- ALKAA Tuff High Foam Detergent can be used for all types of cleaning &  degreasing & may be applied by  Brush, Hand spray, high and low pressure washing machines etc. Time necessary for cleaning depends on the nature and thickness of the deposits. 20-30 min. will suffice for   most applications. Hardened, carbonised or aged deposits may require up to 4 hours. If the cleaning solution is not heavily contaminated, it may be re-used at a later stage. If allowed to cool, the de-gassing procedure must be repeated. Depending on degree of contamination ALKAA Tuff High Foam Detergent should be mixed with warm water at a rate of 50-200 ml   per 10 litres. i.e. 1 cup of ALKAATUFF to a bucket of water. An ALKAA Tuff High Foam Detergent solution can be applied simply by mops, brushes or rags, or by dipping the soiled articles into the ALKAA Tuff High Foam Detergent solution. After cleaning, rinse off with cold or warm water. Due to high foaming properties, ALKAA Tuff High Foam Detergent is not recommended for washing machines.                        

Tank Cleaning:-Cargo tank cleaning to remove residues of Mineral, Animal, Vegetable or Fish oil, Waxes  &  Soot from inert gas systems.

Method of Application and Dose Rates:-

• Direct injection method for tank washing machines. Dose rate 1-5 litres per ton wash water (0.1-0.5%).
• Recirculation method. Dose rate 1-7 litres per ton wash water (0.1-0.7%).
• Spot cleaning. Hand spray neat or diluted with up to 5 parts water and leave for several minutes before rinsing off with clean water.

Cleaning of Cargo Tanks to Remove Soot from Inert Gas Systems:-

• Spray ALKAA Tuff High Foam Detergent on with a high-pressure cleaning machine and use 1:6 with water. If used with the hand sprayer, spray the product neat onto the surface, allowing 1 lit. for every 12 m2. Use a 5-8% solution in a tank washing machine.
• Leave for about 30-45 minutes. The surface should be kept wet.
• Wash down with hot water (80°C) and check the cargo tank.
• Repeat the procedure if necessary.

Note:- Whenever possible, the cleaning solution should be heated to 60-80°C.If this method is not possible, other conventional methods such as separate rate direct injection, recirculation or hand spraying provide acceptable options.For boiler fire side cleaning, a 10-20 % hot solution, (temp. above 40°C), should be sprayed on to the surfaces to be cleaned. Allow to penetrate for 20 minutes and flush off. For deposits which are very hard to remove, increase the concentration to 50% and repeat if necessary.