A Clean Line

Common misconceptions around HME compounds in cargo hold cleaning chemicals can result in unwanted non-compliance. Mark Oliver Wittburg, Product Marketing Manager at Wilhelmsen Ships Service explains more in this article.

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Not only are these chemicals designated as harmful to the marine environment, they can also permanently damage the hold’s coatings. For example, the two most prevalent component epoxy coatings for cargo holds are not resistant to sodium hypochlorite.”

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