KT-Alka
Strong Alkaline Cleaner
- Strong alkaline cleaning agent based on Potassium Hydroxide
- Very suitable tank cleaning agent
- Removal of vegetable oils, fats and fatty acids.
- Also to be used for mineral or chemical contaminations in tanks
- Contains a water-hardness stabiliser
- Contains no solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOC free)
- Very efficient cleaner for Hold Cargo Cleaning
Availability: Algeciras, ARA Range, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Dubai, Durban, Genoa, Guanghzou, Hamburg, Houston, Istanbul, Kandla, Kiel Canal, Montevideo, Mumbai, New York, Panama, Port Said / Suez, Porto Alegre, Shanghai, Singapore, Tianjin, Ulsan
Packing: 22 kg can, 220 – 228 kg drum
Additional information
Properties
pH : | pure: 13,0 |
Phys. properties : | clear yellow liquid |
Spec. gravity : | 1.1 – 1,15 |
Storage temperature : | -8 to +35 deg C. |
Foam formation : | slightly foaming |
Solubility in H2O : | complete |
Applications of use
Suitable in fresh water | |
Concentration | 2 – 5% |
Tank Material
- Safe to use on stainless steel and alkali resistant coatings
- KT-Alka is not suitable for zinc silicate coatings (strong alkaline cleaner)
Safety Aspects
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damages
- Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet
- Medical Emergency information in case of poisoning: Poison Information Center Mainz – 24h –Phone: +49 (0) 6131 19240 (advisory service in German or English language)
Waste Water Information
- Contains readily biodegradable surface active agents, complexing agents, potassium hydroxide and additives (biodegradable > 90%)
- Excellent environmental profile with a low water hazard class 1
- Approved by MARPOL/IMO in accordance with MEPC.1/Circ.590