Oil spill dispersant ECO 87

Product description
Cleaning ECO 87 is a state-of-the-art dispersant specifically formulated for remediation of the sea from hydrocarbon spills, and for cleaning hulls, bilges and metal parts of vessels. Its action fragments crude oil into very fine droplets, greatly facilitating biodegradation by microorganisms naturally present in marine environments.
Cleaning ECO 87 is effective in waters of varying salinity — marine and lake surfaces, streams and industrial water systems. Cleaning ECO 87 is totally biodegradable and non-toxic to marine flora and fauna, as certified by an accredited third‑party laboratory. It has passed dispersant-emulsifying efficacy, biodegradability and toxicity tests on algae, crustaceans and fish as required by the Decree of the Ministry of the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, and has received official approval as a dispersant product for sea remediation.
Cleaning ECO 87 is effective in both calm and rough sea conditions and can be applied on the water surface with lance sprayers or similar devices, either neat or diluted with water (sea water or fresh water). Dosage and concentration depend on the quantity and type of spilled hydrocarbons. Cleaning ECO 87 disperses and emulsifies light and heavy hydrocarbons, as well as organic and biological sludge, feces and fouling; it is particularly recommended for heavy hydrocarbon dispersion. The special formulation and the use of Cleaning ECO 87 as an oil spill dispersant or as a cleaning agent for sand, rock formations, shorelines, machinery, tanks, cisterns and drilling rigs are covered by Italian and European patents.

Chemical and physical characteristics (Typical Data)
Appearance: colorless to amber-yellow liquid, soluble in water with neutral pH; variability in product color does not affect efficacy.
Specific gravity (20 °C): 1.10 ± 0.02 g/cm3. pH (product as is): 6 – 7.5. pH (sol. 10%): approx. 7.
Flash point: > 100 °C (NOT FLAMMABLE) (ASTM D93). Frost point: < -10 °C.

Storage and handling
Compatible with stainless steel, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, fiberglass, polyester, butyl rubber, Viton, Teflon (avoid ordinary steel). Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in original containers in a cool, dry place out of the weather. Handle according to good industrial practice. Do not ingest. Recommended storage/use life: 3 years (retest) when stored at the optimum temperature of 10 °C – 25 °C (figure based on practical experience).

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Product name: Cleaning ECO 87
• Color: Colorless to amber-yellow
• pH: Neutral (product as is 6–7.5)
• Freezing point: < -10 °C
• Density at 20 °C: 1.10 ± 0.02 g/cm3
• Solubility in water: Complete (% weight) 4.8 – 7.8
• Flash point (ASTM D93): > 100 °C (not flammable)
• Biodegradability: Totally biodegradable
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to marine flora and fauna (certified by accredited third‑party laboratory)
• Approval: Official approval as a dispersant product for sea remediation
• Use cases: Dispersion and emulsification of light and heavy hydrocarbons, organic/biological sludge, fouling; cleaning of hulls, bilges, metal parts, sand, rock formations, shorelines, machinery, tanks, cisterns, drilling rigs
• Application: Can be used neat or diluted with sea or fresh water; suitable for calm and rough sea conditions
• Storage recommendations: Store at 10 °C – 25 °C; avoid ordinary steel containers