Oil Spill Dispersant – Type 1
Low toxicity oil spill dispersant
Type I according to and in compliance with LR448 specifications by UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Complies with Warren Springs Laboratory for efficiency and toxicity.
Description
Aquamarine Oil spill dispersant is a fully biodegradable dispersant that promotes the dispersion of oil into microscopic droplets so that bacterial degradation of the oil is assisted.
Aquamarine Oil Spill Dispersant also cleans and disperses oil on solid surfaces such as decks.
Uses
General purpose cleaning of oil spillages
Application
1 part Aquamarine Oil Spill dispersant should be applied to 10 parts oil by direct spraying or by hand.
International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC)
Parties to the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC) are required to establish measures for dealing with pollution incidents, either nationally or in co-operation with other countries.
Ships are required to carry a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan. Operators of offshore units under the jurisdiction of Parties are also required to have oil pollution emergency plans or similar arrangements which must be co-ordinated with national systems for responding promptly and effectively to oil pollution incidents.
Ships are required to report incidents of pollution to coastal authorities and the convention details the actions that are then to be taken. The Convention calls for the establishment of stockpiles of oil spill combating equipment, the holding of oil spill combating exercises and the development of detailed plans for dealing with pollution incidents.
Pack Size: 25 litre
Product Ref. 0045
