PFAS Tank Cleaner
Micro-Emulsion Tank Cleaner for the removal of PFAS Contamination
A highly effective, micro-emulsion solvent cleaner that removes PFAS to levels below the current UK and EU regulations.
To meet UK and EU environmental regulations, it’s vital to remove traces of PFAS contamination from firefighting foam storage tanks, proportioning systems and associated delivery pipework when transitioning from AFFFs to fluorine free foams.
Our sister company, Oil Technics Foam Testing Services, offers PFAS/ TOP Assay foam testing which determines levels of PFAS in firefighting foam samples. You can find out more about this at foamtesting.com.
Should tests show that residual PFAS contamination is present, Oil Technics’ PFAS Tank Cleaner can be used to reduce this contamination to well below the allowable regulatory limits.
Quick, simple and effective, PFAS Tank Cleaner offers the user peace of mind by removing both PFAS and doubt.
Key Features
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If you are unsure if tanks and equipment contain PFAS, we advise foam testing to be completed prior to cleaning to determine if your tanks and equipment comply with current EU legislation.
For further information on PFAS regulations, please visit our sister company website firefightingfoam.com.
Where to use
For removing PFAS contamination from offshore, marine and onshore firefighting equipment such as:
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How to use
- Remove Existing Foam: Pump out as much of the existing foam as possible into suitable containers or IBCs. All containers must be appropriately labelled and disposed off according to local environmental regulations.
- Initial Cleaning: Liberally apply PFAS Tank Cleaner at a dilution of 10% to the inner walls of the tank using a spray nozzle or similar method. Pump out the residue into appropriately labelled containers.
- Circulate and Rinse with Hot Water: Thoroughly circulate and rinse the tank walls with hot water, performing the process twice. Again, pump out the waste water into appropriately labelled containers.
- Fill with Water and Leave for 24 Hours: Before refilling the tank with your chosen C6 or Fluorine Free Foam, fill the tank with water and leave for a minimum of 24 hours.
- Test the Water: Take a 1 Litre sample of the water and send it to an accredited laboratory for PFAS TOP Assay testing to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations. Our sister company, Oil Technics Foam Testing Services, can facilitate this testing for you: for further information, visit foamtesting.com.
- Refill with your Chosen Foam: Only refill your foam tank once PFAS TOP Assay analysis has shown your tank to contain PFAS Unintentional Trace Contaminant (UTC) levels below the allowable quantities under UK and EU regulations. If you fill your tank with foam before confirming, you risk that your new foam may be unintentionally contaminated and therefore will not be compliant and require to be removed and replaced.
NOTES
- All PFAS foam waste must be disposed of via high temperature incineration (>1,100°C), following UK POPs guidelines. Contact a licenced waste management company for guidance on storage and collection.
- If your waste contains levels of PFAS UTC levels below the allowable amount, dispose of according to your local environmental regulations.
- Using the method outlined above, Oil Technics carried out a representative small scale tank cleaning exercise on a tank using a PFAS-containing foam. After cleaning, the tank was filled with a fluorine free foam and a sample sent for TOP Assay testing. The results showed that, after one treatment with PFAS Tank Cleaner followed by two hot water flushes, total PFAS had been reduced to well below the allowable UTC level of <50 ppm.
Technical Data
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Pale straw liquid |
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1.015 |
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~ 8.0 |
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Non-viscous |
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78 |
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<3.5% |
Storage & shelf life
Best stored as supplied in original, unopened containers, off the ground and out of direct sunlight.
Do not expose to temperature extremes and prevent contamination from foreign materials.
- Shelf life: 4 years from Date of Manufacture.
- Disposal: Dispose of excess Universal Tank Cleaner product according to your local regulations. Containers should be rinsed before recycling.
For further guidance on handling, storage and disposal, see Safety Data Sheet.
Pack Sizes
- 1000 Litre IBCs
- 200 Litre drums
- 25 Litre containers
- 4 x 5 Litre containers