Unitor™ Seacare OSD-2™ is a biodegradable hydrocarbon based product with high dispersing efficiency and low toxicity. It is approved as a Type I dispersant according to LR448 specifications by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) formerly UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF).
Definition
Type I: Conventional hydrocarbon-base – for use primarily undiluted on beaches, but may also be used undiluted from WSL spray sets using breaker boards or other suitable means of application and agitation.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
APPROVAL OF THE USE OF SUBSTANCES PRODUCED FOR THE PURPOSE OF TREATING OIL ON THE SURFACE OF THE SEA.
Features
• Approved Type I dispersant according to the latest LR448 specifications of
AEA Technology Plc. covering both efficiency and toxicity for use in dispersing
oil on sea, beaches and rocks
• Disperses mineral oils, crude oils, residual fuel oils, diesel fuel oil, kerosene,
white spirit and lubricant oils
• For use on oil spills that may occur during loading or discharging of cargo or
bunkers where allowed
• For cleaning of spills on deck, ships side, piers, wharfs, etc. where allowed
Benefits
• Raised standards for operator safety in handling and use, being biodegradable
and having low toxicity and a high flash point
• Rapid efficient dispersal of a wide range of oil residues. Converts
hydrocarbons into very fine emulsions
• Ready to use product
