GrotaMar71

·         Completely combustible in fuels with no corrosive combustion products.

·         GrotaMar 71^® is pure organic active ingredient. Contains no inorganic constituents, sulphur, nitrate, nitrosing agents or chlorine.

·         Rapidly and completely biodegradable.  Dilutions of GrotaMar 71^® do not interfere with sewage or effluent treatment plants. Has no effect on AOX value. CEFAS Gold Banner status (Harmonized Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme).

·         Approved for use by many engine and original equipment manufacturers; MAN, MTU, DAF, Mercedes-Benz AG, Kässbohrer and others.

·         Used by major oil companies, fuel suppliers and ship and vehicle operators worldwide.

·         NATO Codified and used by military services.

·         Fully supported for the European Biocidal Products Directive 98/8/EC.

·         2 year shelf life.

Who should use GrotaMar 71^®?

·         Fuel importers and refiners

·         Fuel distribution terminals, depots and bunkering facilities

·         Bus and truck fleet operators and other fuel users

·         Power generators

·         Oil formulators and oil users

·         Ship operators

·         Marinas and boat owners

·         Agricultural and construction industry

·         Naval vessels and military ground vehicles

Download Technical Information Leaflet: Treatment of Small Fuel Tanks with Grotamar71®

For advice on treating larger tanks and systems please contact us.

GrotaMar71® 500ml containers can be purchased directly from the following Chandlers:

Approvals & Recommendations

Mercedes Benz AG - has been tested and approved for use in diesel fuels • German NATO – stock no. 6850-17-9179543 • German armed forces supply No. 68 50-12-333 7409 •UK Codified, UK NATO stock number NSN 6840-12-370-0291 •Shell Netherlands uses GrotaMar71® for the preservation of diesel fuel • Dr. G. Armstrong School of Marine Technology,Newcastle University • DAF Netherlands recommends GrotaMar71® for contaminated diesel fuel • Kässbohrer company, vehicle manufacturer, Ulm – GrotaMar71® has been approved • MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG - GrotaMar71® has been tested and approved • MTU – Friedrichshafen – listed as an approved biocide •

All approvals and recommendations apply only to GrotaMar71® and not to any re-formulated or diluted products. Look for GrotaMar71® on the packaging to be asured of a genuine product.

Environmental information

At a sufficient degree of dilution, GrotaMar71® is completely biodegradable (method: OECD 301D / EEC 84/449 C6). Dilutions of GrotaMar 71® do not interfere with the operation of municipal sewage treatment plants. GrotaMar71® contains no organic chlorine compounds, so that there is no effect on the AOX value as a result of GrotaMar71® in the waste water. GrotaMar71® is halogen-free, and can therefore be used in accordance with the 19th German Law on the Prevention of Emissions, which prohibits chlorine and bromine compounds. GrotaMar 71® contains no organic solvents. The canisters and drums used by Schülke & Mayr are made of polyethylene (HDPE) and are labelled accordingly. The 1000 kg - containers are covered by a return scheme that in Europe ensures collection of the used containers free of charge and appropriate re-use. The labels are made of PE. S&M packaging materials contain no PVC and can be recycled.• Department of Trade and Industry, Aberdeen - In the „Harmonized Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme List of Notified Chemicals“ (HOCNS) GrotaMar71® is classified with „Gold Banner“ (CEFAS).