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Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
What is the GrotaMar 71
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A liquid broad spectrum bactericide and fungicide, soluble in fuels, oils and aqueous solutions.
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Available in 10 kg, 200 kg and 1000 kg packs.
What is the GrotaMar 71
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used for?
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To treat microbial contamination and prevent microbial growth and associated corrosion and sludge formation.
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For decontamination, a dose of between 200 – 500 ppm is usually sufficient.
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A dose of 50 ppm, or sometimes even less, is usually an effective preventive treatment.
What can I treat with GrotaMar 71
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Diesel fuels (including biofuels), gasoline, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, bilge and ballast systems and other engineering and process fluids.
What are the advantages?
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A broad activity spectrum against bacteria (including SRB), yeasts and moulds.
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Fast acting. Kills and controls microbial contamination within hours of application.
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Good solubility in fuels, oils and water. Disperses readily.
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Concentrates in any water in fuel / oil systems (which is where the microbes live).
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Prevents and disperses bio-sludges on tank and system surfaces and in the fuel/oil and water.
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Good anti-corrosive properties.
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Low concentrations provide long lasting and economical protection against re-infection.
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Excellent compatibility with fuels, oils, additives and system components.
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Completely combustible in fuels with no corrosive combustion products.
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GrotaMar 71® is pure organic active ingredient. Contains no inorganic constituents, sulphur, nitrate, nitrosing agents or chlorine.
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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).
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Approved for use by many engine and original equipment manufacturers; MAN, MTU, DAF, Mercedes-Benz AG, Kässbohrer and others.
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Used by major oil companies, fuel suppliers and ship and vehicle operators worldwide.
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NATO Codified and u
sed by military services.
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Fully supported for the European Biocidal Products Directive 98/8/EC.
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2 year shelf life.
Who should use GrotaMar 71
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Fuel importers and refiners
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Fuel distribution terminals, depots and bunkering facilities
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Bus and truck fleet operators and other fuel users
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Power generators
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Oil formulators and oil users
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Ship operators
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Agricultural and construction industry
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Naval vessels and military ground vehicles
For advice on treating tanks and systems please contact us.
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 assured 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).
GrotaMar71® is a registered trade mark of Schulke & Mayr GmbH.
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