Marine

In the marine industry, a diverse array of specialized products is employed to address the distinct needs of ocean freighters, recreational boats, and fishing/farming vessels.

Ocean freighters benefit from corrosion inhibitors and protective coatings that shield against the harsh marine environment. Recreational boat cleaning products are designed for the removal of salt residue, algae, and other marine contaminants, ensuring a well-maintained appearance. Additionally, environmentally friendly cleaning solutions play a crucial role in minimizing the impact on aquatic ecosystems. By utilizing these tailored products, the marine industry can enhance vessel performance, maintain aesthetic standards, and promote sustainable practices across various sectors of maritime activity.

1113™Highly effective acid inhibitor for use in BJSi™formulae
  • Cooling tower cleaning and descaling
  • Descaling applications
  • Metalworking
A85™Safe, low pH organic salt used as a low cost source of acidity
  • Acid wheel cleaners
  • Replacement for phosphoric acid in various applications
  • 2 step acid/alkaline transportation pre-soaks
  • pH adjustment
  • Food and dairy applications to replace phosphoric acid
ALB™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other traditional acids
  • HVAC/Air Conditioning Fins
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • Building Restoration
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
APW™Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other acids
  • Wheel Cleaners
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • HVAC/ Air Conditioning Fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
  • Wash Bay whitewall cleaning
BJSi™A safe, low pH organic salt used to replace hydrochloric acid and other traditional acids
  • Concrete Floor Cleaners and Etch
  • Descalers/Delimers
  • Industrial Tub and Tile and Bowl Cleaners
  • Pool and Spa cleaners
  • Concrete Truck & Equipment Cleaners
BVM™Excellent low cost choice for modifying viscosity in bleach formulations
  • Bathroom and bowl applications
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Foam booster in transportation cleaning
BW™An aqueous anionic polymer that provides dispersing and anti-redeposition of soils in a wide range of applications
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Color protection for hypochlorite
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Auto dish
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
CTD100™A surfactant silicone copolymer for producing high gloss and highly lubricious hard surfaces
  • Stainless steel cleaner/polish
  • Clear tire dressings
  • Countertop polish
  • Glass cleaner additive
  • Gloss aid in wash & wax/spray wax
DANA green, non-ionic surfactant for use in foaming and hydrotroping
  • Glass cleaning
  • Laundry (enzyme stabilization)
  • Hydrotroping, even in green certified formulae
  • Oil field down hole foaming
  • Wheel cleaning
EBSSafe replacement for hydrofluoric acid and ammonium bifluoride
  • Solubilization of complex silicates
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • HVAC/Air conditioning fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Brighteners
  • Specialized descaling - especially complex aluminosilicates
EFREnvironmentally friendly chelate with excellent dispersive properties
  • Auto dish wash and rinse
  • Carpet spotters (hydrogen peroxide based)
  • Degreasers and all-purpose cleaners
  • Floor cleaners and scrubbers
  • Laundry pre-spotters and pre-soaks
EGMConcentrated surfactant for VOC exempt, streak-free glass cleaning
  • Multi-surface cleaners
  • Super concentrates
  • VOC exempt glass cleaners
  • Summer windshield wash
  • TV and electronics screen cleaners
EQIA highly economical surfactant with superior degreasing performance.
  • BBQ and Grill Cleaners
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Peroxide Cleaners
  • Transportation Presoaks – Car and Truck
  • Wheel Cleaners
ES1Nonionic surfactant system for extremely high electrolyte/high alkaline systems
  • Asphalt release agent
  • Frictionless/touchless presoaks
  • Heavy equipment cleaners
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
GTQ™A highly economical, multidimensional surfactant with superior performance
  • Consumer based cleaners (APC’s, Degreasers, etc.) with 'green claims'
  • Excellent surfactant option for SKU rationalization
  • Laundry stain removers and pre-spotting applications
  • Oil field degreasing and oil cleaning applications
  • All types of industrial degreasing and soot removal
HFCSuperior hydrotrope where high foam is needed
  • Hard surface cleaners (acid or alkaline emulsions)
  • Industrial cleaners (emulsions or as-is)
  • Transportation cleaning
HNAProprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi in products seeking green certifications
  • Bathroom/shower cleaning
  • Green certifiable acid formulations
  • Metalworking
  • Vat cleaning/descaling
IPB4Cost effective, concentrated surfactant for producing VOC free daily shower cleaner
  • Glass Cleaners
  • Outdoor Window Cleaners
  • Bathroom / Kitchen Sinks & Faucets (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Bathtub (Preventative Maintenance)
  • Daily Shower cleaner
IQLFA breakthrough in high detergency, low foam cleaning
  • Parts Washers
  • Floor cleaning
  • High pressure cleaning and degreasing
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Metal Working cleaners
JK50Outstanding coupling/hydrotroping surfactant for use in high alkaline/caustic systems
  • Floor Scrubbers
  • Food and Dairy Cleaners
  • Frictionless/Touchless Presoaks
  • Parts Washers
  • Truck Wash
KDC3A high foaming hydrotrope that results in a very mild feel to skin
  • Hand dish detergents
  • Hand soaps
  • Transportation presoaks (alkaline and acidic)
LFQA truly low foam surfactant with powerful detergency
  • Cabinet/Parts Washers
  • Metalworking
  • Peroxide Cleaners
  • Carpet Cleaners
  • CIP Cleaners
LPBStabilized patented non sporogenic bacteria for producing superior microbial based products
  • Grease trap/drain maintenance
  • Petroleum hydrocarbon degradation in parts/cabinet washers
  • Reclaim pit in transportation wash
  • Transfer station maintenance
  • Floor cleaners
M5The safest, most effective acid technology available
  • Coffee pot and machine cleaning
  • Food and dairy cleaners (phosphate free)
  • Pool and spa cleaners
  • Retail descaler/delimer
  • Tub & Tile cleaners
ME80A one component emulsifier for producing pH neutral solvent microemulsions
  • Engine Degreasers
  • Printing, Pulp and Paper cleaners
  • Bug / Tar / Wax Removers
  • Graffiti Removers
  • Solvent Degreasers
MSIProprietary anti-stain additive for use with BJSi acid replacement technology
  • Metalworking
  • Bathroom/ shower cleaners
  • Vat descaling
NHD2Naturally derived surfactant for producing hand dish and hand soap formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Hand soap (lotions, gels, foaming) and body washes
  • High foam automatic car wash detergents
  • Automotive bucket wash
  • Foaming, lotion and gel hand soaps
NLS90Highly economical and environmentally friendly surfactant, excellent for laundry and floor formulations
  • Hand dish
  • Floor cleaners
  • Industrial cleaners
  • Laundry applications
NQ3Naturally derived, exceptionally versatile surfactant system
  • Canvas & vinyl cleaners
  • Laundry detergents
  • Non-acid wheel cleaners
  • Paper equipment cleaners
  • Carpet spotters
OGAMPA high foaming hydrotroping surfactant with corrosion inhibition properties in certain acidic formulae
  • Automotive drying agents
  • Aluminum brighteners
  • Metal cleaning and descaling
  • Wheel cleaning
PPSA nonionic surfactant developed for use in transportation pre-soak detergents, wheel cleaners and hard surface cleaners
  • Alkaline wheel cleaners
  • Hard surface cleaners/degreasers
  • One and two step touchless transportation wash
Q3™The most versatile surfactant chemistry available
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaner
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QHDA powerful surfactant system for heavy duty degreasing
  • Engine and machine cleaners
  • Laundry pre-treaters
  • Parts washing
  • Wheel cleaning
  • BBQ and grill cleaning
QNGA superior degreasing surfactant derived from natural feedstocks
  • Laundry – spotters/boosters
  • Marine Cleaners
  • Oil Field Equipment and Parts Degreasing
  • Pulp, Paper, and Printing cleaners
  • Hydrogen Peroxide Based Cleaners
QX9Unique surfactant blend used In aqueous based cleaning
  • Aircraft cleaners
  • Neutral floor cleaners
  • Oil rig degreasing
  • Oven cleaners
  • Printing press cleaners
RXAUnique, reactive silicon based product for producing hydrophobic properties on hard surfaces
  • Anti scratch additive for glass
  • Concrete form release
  • Transportation wash drying agent additive
  • Furniture polish additive
  • Windshield glass treatment
SB-ALKHigh Performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
  • Heavy duty industrial degreasers
  • High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
SB-GHAGreen, high performance builder package for pH 12-13, non-corrosive cleaning formulations
  • Excellent in heavy-duty industrial degreasers
  • Multipurpose cleaners/degreasers for dilutable or 'ready-to-use' consumer friendly cleaners
  • Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
  • Enhanced cleaning of polished aluminum in transportation wash
  • Food processing plant cleaning at higher pH levels
SB-MVC™Smart builder™ with ultra-high chelation capacity and dispersive properties
  • Excellent builder/chelate for transportation presoaks
  • Water treatment for scale control
  • Excellent chelate for superhyperconcentrates (greater than 350:1)
  • Excellent chelate/dispersant for all-purpose cleaners and degreasers
  • Stabilizes hydriogen peroxide formulas

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In the vast realm of marine transport within the transportation industry, the maintenance and cleanliness of various waterborne vessels are paramount for both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Cleaning products tailored for marine applications cater to a diverse range of vessels, including ocean freighters, recreational boats, and fishing or farming boats. The effectiveness of these cleaning products hinges on the incorporation of specialized chemical formulations that excel in descaling and protecting boat surfaces against the harsh marine environment.

Ocean freighters, as colossal vessels traversing expansive bodies of water, face a unique set of challenges. They are exposed to saltwater, algae, and marine growth that can accumulate on the hull and other surfaces. Cleaning products designed for ocean freighters often include potent descaling agents and protective coatings. These formulations aid in efficiently removing salt deposits and preventing the build-up of marine organisms, contributing to fuel efficiency and overall vessel performance.

Recreational boats, ranging from sleek yachts to personal watercraft, demand meticulous care to maintain their appearance and performance. Cleaning products for recreational boats are crafted with effective chemistries that address common challenges such as waterline stains, salt residue, and general grime. The formulations often feature descaling agents that remove mineral deposits and protective elements to shield against the corrosive effects of saltwater exposure.

Fishing and farming boats, essential components of the maritime industry, require specialized cleaning products to combat challenges posed by fish waste, algae, and the wear and tear associated with their daily operations. Cleaning formulations for these vessels incorporate descaling agents to tackle mineral deposits, as well as protective coatings to resist corrosion from saltwater exposure.

Marine environments often lead to the accumulation of mineral deposits, commonly referred to as scaling. Effective chemistries in cleaning products include descaling agents that dissolve and remove these deposits, preventing their adverse effects on surfaces, engines, and other critical components.

The corrosive nature of saltwater necessitates the inclusion of corrosion inhibitors in marine cleaning formulations. These additives provide a protective barrier, safeguarding boat surfaces, metal components, and equipment from the detrimental effects of saltwater exposure.

Many modern marine cleaning products prioritize biodegradability and environmentally friendly chemistries. This ensures that cleaning operations have minimal impact on marine ecosystems, aligning with sustainable practices in the maritime industry.

The efficiency of marine cleaning products lies in their ability to comprehensively address the challenges unique to maritime environments. The effective chemistries incorporated into these products ensure that descaling is thorough, protective coatings are resilient, and vessels maintain their operational efficiency and aesthetic appeal over time.

Cleaning products tailored for marine transport, encompassing ocean freighters, recreational boats, and fishing or farming vessels, are integral to the preservation and performance of these waterborne assets. The inclusion of effective chemistries ensures that descaling is efficient, surfaces are protected, and vessels withstand the rigors of the marine environment, contributing to the longevity and reliability of marine transport within the transportation industry.