Starmarine
Hold Barrier
HOLD BARRIER is a water based liquid product specially formulated to leave a thin, temporary film on cargo hold surfaces. The film provides a barrier between the cargo and the cargo hold surfaces making the cleaning operation after unloading quicker and easier, and optimal cleaning result is achieved. HOLD BARRIER is safe to the environment and to the personnel handling it, and will not contaminant the cargo. It is non-corrosive and safe on all coatings.
Directions for use
After drying, HOLD BARRIER creates a thin, non-sticky film on the cargo hold surfaces. The film substantially facilitate the cleaning before next cargo in two ways:
- The film fills the minute pores in the surface, and prevents that small particles are trapped in the pores.
- Small, solid particles can be very difficult to remove especially from organic coatings, even with the use of effective cleaning agents and high pressure water jets.
Dosing method
The cargo hold surfaces should be as clean and dry as possible before treatment. HOLD BARRIER is supplied at ready-to use concentration and may be applied directly from the drum. Spray the liquid on the cargo hold surfaces by the use of suitable low-pressure spraying equipment. As soon as the surface appears water wet, a proper film is created; do not apply more than necessary.
1 liter HOLD BARRIER will cover 15-20 m2. Allow the film to dry completely before loading the
cargo. Depending on air temperature and humidity this will take 1 to 2 hours. After reloading, apply a 2 – 5% solution of a cleaning agent in water to avoid re-deposition of contaminants, and finally flush with clean, high pressure water. Suitable cleaning agents are: Starmarine Special or Multicleaner
After flushing with water, let the surfaces dry and then repeat the treatment with applying HOLD BARRIER before next cargo.