Chemical Cleaning of Ship Tanks - Laboratory Investigation of Stripping Agents for Epoxy Coatings.

Abstract

Stripping agents for epoxy coatings were investigated for use in a Ship Tank and Bilge Chemical Cleaning Hardware and Processing System (STABCHAPS). This system recycles hot solutions for the removal of contaminants, rust, and coatings. Available commercial stripping agents did not prove to be satisfactory. A very effective stripping agent, NCEL Stripping AGent H4, was developed. It consists of 77% N-methylpyrrolidone, 22% ethanolamine, and 1% lgepal C0630. However, this stripping agent is too hazardous for general use and needs to be modified. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA171675

Entities

People

  • Peter J. Hearst

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Amines
  • Bypass Valves
  • Chemical Cleaning
  • Civil Engineering
  • Corporations
  • Engineering
  • Epoxy Coatings
  • Field Tests
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Monitoring
  • Puget Sound
  • Spray Nozzles
  • Stainless Steel
  • Vapor Pressure

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