Universal Tank Cleaner
Solvent cleaner for PFAS residue removal
A versatile, safe solvent that removes PFAS to levels below the current EU standard. Suitable for cleaning offshore, marine and onshore tanks and proportioning systems.
Formulated from a blend of hydrocarbon solvents, Universal Tank Cleaner is also a versatile cleaner and an excellent oil remover for hydrocarbon-based oil and grease.
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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
Universal Tank Cleaner can be used for cleaning foam tanks, equipment and pipelines to remove PFAS contamination often found in old foam types including legacy C8-AFFF - removing the potential need for costly replacement of pipework and proportioning systems.
Firefighting foam that has been manufactured prior to 2012 may possibly contain C8 PFAS components, and foam tanks and equipment not properly cleaned when transitioning from C8 to C6 AFFFs may have been unintentionally contaminated by C8 residue and therefore may not meet current ECHA and UK POPs PFAS regulations for unintentional trace contaminants (UTC).
How to use
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Remove Existing Foam: Pump out as much of the existing C8 or C6 foam as possible into suitable containers or IBCs. All containers must be labelled as foam waste.
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Initial Cleaning: Apply Universal Tank Cleaner liberally to the inner walls of the tank using a spray nozzle or similar method. Pump out the residue into a container labelled as C8 foam waste
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Circulate & 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 container labelled as C8 foam waste.
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Refill with Water & Test: Before refilling the tank with your chosen C6 or Fluorine Free Foam, fill the tank with water. Once filled and settled, take a 250ml 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:
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Refill with your Chosen Foam: Only refill your foam tank once PFAS TOP Assay analysis has shown your
tank to contain PFAS UTCs 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 contaminated and therefore will not be compliant and require to be removed and replaced.
Notes
- All C8-PFAS 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.
- Using the method outlined above, Oil Technics carried out a representative small scale tank cleaning exercise on a tank containing a legacy C8 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 Universal Tank Cleaner treatment followed by two hot water flushes, C8 contamination of total PFAS had been reduced to below detectable levels.
Technical Data
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Colourless liquid |
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1.080 |
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<99°C |
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