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SHIPCARE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 3

Shell Marine

CHEMICAL AND TEST KIT PRODUCT CATALOGUE

April 2020

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BOOST PERFORMANCE WITH THE SHELL SHIPCARE PORTFOLIOWe draw on our 100 years of experience in the maritime industry to help our customers to navigate through challenges. Shell is on a journey to become an integrated marine solutions provider, thereby making our customers’ voyages more predictable, more efficient and cleaner.

Now, we are taking the next step with a wider range of products and services that help manage your fleet better. With the launch of Shell Shipcare, we offer a one-stop, comprehensive range of maintenance products and services that help you care for your vessels. These range from water and fuel chemical treatments and general cleaning products, to dispersants and fuel additives. We offer greater convenience, smoother operations and greater control over your total cost of ownership.


SHELL SHIPCARE SOLUTIONS

CHALLENGE SOLUTION SUITABLE SHELL SHIPCARE PRODUCTS

BOILER WATER TREATMENT

Corrosion in boilers caused by dissolved oxygen

Remove dissolved oxygen Boiler Water Oxygen

Corrosion in condensate systems caused by dissolved carbon dioxide

Increase and maintain condensate pH by using volatile-neutralising amine

Boiler Water Condensate

Oil contamination in boiler tubes, steam systems and feedwater

Coagulate oil for removal by blowdown Boiler Water Oil Traces

Reduced flow and inefficient heat transfer caused by sludge deposits in boiler systems

Utilise sludge conditioner to prevent the formation of adherent deposits

Boiler Water Oil Traces

Corrosion in low-pressure boilers caused by high acid level/low alkalinity

Increase alkalinity to neutralise acids Boiler Water ComboBoiler Water Alkalinity

Scale deposits in low-pressure boilers Maintain recommended alkalinity for scale and corrosion control. Condition hardness salts for blowdown

Boiler Water ComboBoiler Water Alkalinity

Scale deposits in boilers of all pressures Maintain recommended alkalinity, pH and phosphate levels for scale and corrosion control. Condition hardness salts for blowdown

Boiler Water AlkalinityBoiler Water Hardness

COOLING WATER TREATMENT

Corrosion in cooling-water systems Passivate metal surface and maintain stable pH to protect the system

Cooling Water Treat

EVAPORATOR TREATMENT

Scale deposits in freshwater generator restrict water flow, thus resulting in lower output, reduced heat transfer efficiency and carry-ove.

Prevent scale formation Evaporator Treatment

ULTRASONIC CLEANING

Cleaning machinery parts Ultrasonic bath Multipurpose Cleaner

ACCOMMODATION AND ENGINE ROOM

General engine room cleaning General purpose water-based cleaners Multipurpose Cleaner

General accommodation cleaning General purpose water-based cleaners Multipurpose Cleaner

ENGINE ROOM USE

Removal of carbon-based deposits and dirt from turbochargers

Special-purpose solvents Air Cooler Cleaner

Removal of carbon-based deposits and dirt from air side of air coolers

Special-purpose solvents Air Cooler Cleaner

Removal of oil-side deposits and dirt from heat exchangers

Special-purpose solvents Carbon Remover

Oil contamination in cooling water systems Remove oil by dosing degreaser Solvent Degreaser

Removal of water scale from heat exchangers and boilers

Inhibited acid cleaners Sulfamic Acid Powder

Cleaning of purifier disc stacks Inorganic inhibited acid Purifier Disc Cleaner

Removal of rust and oxidation from both ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Special-purpose inhibited acid cleaners Hydrochloric Descaler (HCL)

Removal of oxide deposits and oily films on ferrous metals

Special-purpose inhibited acid cleaners Rust Stain Remover

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PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

BOILER TREATMENTS

Boiler Water Alkalinity

A concentrated alkaline liquid for use in low- and high-pressure boilers. It is effective for maintaining boiler water at optimum pH to minimise corrosion.

■ A cost-effective way to prevent corrosion and control deposits that can lead to increased maintenance costs ■ A liquid product that allows for convenient dosing ■ Recommended to be used in conjunction with Boiler Water Oxygen and Boiler Water Hardness

Boiler Water Oxygen

A high-performance oxygen scavenger based on carbohydrazide that can be used in boilers of any pressure up to and including supercritical (220 bar). Delivers efficient catalyst-free scavenging of oxygen and assists in the passivation of steel surfaces to reduce corrosion.

■ Gives superior protection against oxygen corrosion ■ A cost-effective solution that reduces maintenance downtime ■ Recommended to be used in conjunction with Boiler Water Alkalinity and Boiler Water Hardness


A volatile, amine-based product for medium- and high-pressure boilers that readily dissolves in water to neutralise acids in the system effectively, thereby helping to prevent corrosion.

■ A cost-effective solution that helps to reduce corrosion-related maintenance ■ Safe to use throughout boiler systems without leaving behind residue

Boiler Water Hardness

A phosphate-based product formulated to reduce calcium scale formation in boilers at all service pressures. ■ Prevents the build-up of scale ■ Recommended to be used in conjunction with Boiler Water Alkalinity and Boiler Water Oxygen

Boiler Water Combo

A concentrated liquid that helps to prevent corrosion and reduces the precipitation of salt and the build-up of deposits in low-pressure and exhaust gas boilers with working pressures up to 28 bar.

■ All-in-one product for corrosion and scale treatment ■ Contains oxygen scavenger to remove oxygen in the system


A specially formulated dispersant for preventing solids adhering to internal boiler surfaces as scale and keeping sludge deposits in suspension.

■ A cost-effective solution that reduces deposit formation and associated maintenance time ■ Can also be used where minor oil contamination has occurred

MAIN ENGINE COOLING WATER TREATMENT

Cooling Water Treat

A protective film-forming corrosion inhibitor that protects against cavitation, erosion, corrosion, scale deposits and electrolysis. Recommended by major diesel engine manufacturers.

■ A cost-effective solution for reducing corrosion and scale and associated maintenance ■ A liquid product that allows for convenient dosing

EVAPORATOR TREATMENT

Evaporator Treatment

A polymer-based liquid additive containing polyacrylate, dispersants and defoaming agents designed to prevent the build-up of carbonate and sulphate scale deposits.

■ A cost-effective solution that increases operating efficiency ■ Reduces the maintenance associated with scale build-up ■ Stable at high temperatures, will not hydrolyse or become ineffective

CHEMICALS PRODUCTS



FUEL TREATMENTS

Fuel Lubricity An ester chemistry lubricity improver additive designed to improve distillate fuel lubricity, thereby reducing wear in parts such as fuel injector pumps.

■ A cost-effective solution that helps to reduce maintenance associated with equipment wear ■ Neutral chemistry with trouble-free performance ■ Extensive global regulatory approvals

Fuel Conditioner

A novel dispersant system designed to improve the asphaltene management of marine fuels. Help prevent asphaltene agglomeration and build-up in marine fuel storage, transfer lines, purifiers and filters, enhancing the stability and compatibility profile of the fuel.

■ A cost-effective solution that reduces the maintenance associated with asphaltenes deposit build-up

Fuel Cold Flow Improver

A product designed to improve the cold flow properties of fuel at lower temperatures, including the Cold Filter Plugging Point and Pour Point.

■ Reduced waxing in MDO/MGO/DMA/DMB-type fuels ■ Improved pumpability and reduction of onboard losses during transfer

GENERAL CLEANERS

Air Cooler Cleaner

A heavy-duty cleaner for clearing air coolers on diesel engines and turbochargers. Parts can be cleaned by soaking them in the chemical or through hand spraying.

■ Efficient and economical ■ Maximises air cooler efficiency

Hydrochloric Descaler (HCL)

A powerful, acid-based cleaner that removes rust, scale and corrosion by-products from ferrous metals. It also contains an inhibitor that protects the base metals. Suitable for boilers, heat exchangers, evaporators, condensers and diesel engines.

■ Eliminates costly downtime and expensive manual descaling operations

Sulfamic Acid Powder

An inhibited, organic, acid-based product for removing scale and deposits in water pipes, heat exchangers, radiators, condensers, evaporators and cooling water systems.

■ A cost-effective solution that reduces maintenance time ■ Suitable for mild steel, stainless, copper and brass

Carbon Remover An all-in-one product that combines degreasing, decarbonising and paint stripping into a single operation. The powerful solvent penetrates and emulsifies away stubborn grease, oil, stains and soil.

■ A cost-effective solution that cuts down on maintenance time ■ Easy application – no heating or hard mechanical action required

Purifier Disc Cleaner

A highly-concentrated liquid containing acids, emulsifiers and surfactants that can easily penetrate oxide deposits and oily films on metal surfaces. It also protects during and after treatment. Do not use on galvanised, aluminium, zinc or tin surfaces.

■ A cost-effective way to remove tenacious deposits ■ Cuts down on maintenance time and cost

Multipurpose Cleaner

A non-acidic, non-caustic, biodegradable cleaner suitable for use on most surfaces. It is commonly used for galley, accommodation, engine room, cargo and tank cleaning. It also provides rapid penetration to remove light oil and dirt.

■ Safe and effective for cleaning most contaminants ■ Biodegradable, non-toxic and non-flammable ■ Cold degreasing action – no heating required

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GENERAL CLEANERS

Solvent Degreaser

A concentrated emulsifying cleaner-degreaser that contains a solvent carrier, emulsifiers and surfactants to remove grease, oil, dirt, carbon and other soil easily.

■ A fast-acting, easy-to-use formula that is harmless to most metals and oil-resistant paints ■ Removes most greases and oils – also suitable as an oil dispersant ■ Non-caustic, no harmful vapours

Rust Stain Remover

A mild acid-based cleaner containing acids and wetting and penetrating agents. It easily removes oxides, nitrites, amides, amines, chlorides and other salts, neutral and alkaline contaminants, and lime deposits.

■ Removes tenacious deposits and oily films ■ Forms a protective coating on treated surfaces ■ Biodegradable, non-flammable

Filter Cleaner A heavy-duty solvent cleaner designed to remove carbonised oils, grease and dirt from fuel and lubricating oil filters, oil coolers and oil pre-heaters. It should be used regularly to prevent filters clogging.

■ A cost-effective way to cut down on maintenance time and cost

Electric Motor Cleaner

Designed for cleaning applications where water wetting is undesirable or hazardous. Its powerful penetrating action cleans away unwanted oils, grease, dirt, wax and carbon particles from electrical components, metal parts, generators and cables.

■ An economical cleaner that is fast and effective ■ Low toxicity and does not contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) ■ High flashpoint

DISPERSANT

Oil Spill Dispersant (water-based)

A low-toxicity, water-based emulsifier for dispersing oil spills on water at sea and hard surfaces on land. Its extra-strong emulsifying agent and solvent carriers break up tough spills.

■ Low toxicity and biodegradable

Oil Spill Dispersant (solvent-based)

A low-toxicity, hydrocarbon-based emulsifier for dispersing oil spills on water at sea and hard surfaces on land. Its extra-strong emulsifying agent and solvent carriers break up tough spills.

■ High flashpoint formulation ■ Low toxicity and biodegradable


TEST KIT NAME DESCRIPTION

Cooling Water Test Kit All-in-one test kit for quick and easy measurement of pH, chloride levels and nitrite levels in cooling water.

■ Delivers reliable results immediately ■ Enables optimal dosing of Cooling Water Treat in the system

Boiler Water Test Kit All-in-one test kit for quick and easy measurement of pH, chloride levels, Alkalinity P and Total Alkalinity in boiler water. Suitable for low- to medium-pressure boilers.

■ Delivers reliable results immediately ■ Enables optimal dosing of Boiler Water Combo or other chemicals in the system

Chloride Test Kit An easy-to-use test kit that enables quick measurement of the chloride concentration in water.

■ When combined with results from other tests, gives a fast, clear idea of water condition

Nitrite Test Kit An easy-to-use test that enables the quick measurement of the nitrite concentration in water.

■ Maintaining an optimal nitrite concentration can help to control corrosion and reduce associated downtime

■ Enables optimal dosing of Cooling Water Treat in the system

Total Alkalinity Test Kit A user-friendly test kit for the quick measurement of the Total Alkalinity (M) value in water.

■ Maintaining an optimal Total Alkalinity level can help to control corrosion and reduce associated downtime

■ Enables the optimum dosing of Boiler Water Alkalinity in the system

Alkalinity P Test Kit A user-friendly test kit for the quick measurement of the Alkalinity P value in water. ■ Maintaining an optimal Alkalinity P level can help to control corrosion and reduce associated downtime

■ Enables the optimum dosing of Boiler Water Alkalinity in the system

Total Hardness Test Kit A user-friendly test kit for measuring the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions in water.

■ Gives a fast, clear picture of water quality

Phosphate Test Kit An easy-to-use test kit that enables phosphate concentration in water to be measured quickly and accurately.

■ Maintaining an optimal phosphate concentration can help to retard scale formation

■ Enables the optimum dosing of Boiler Water Hardness in the system

Carbohydrazide Test Kit A user-friendly test kit for measuring levels of carbohydrazide in water. ■ Maintaining an optimal carbohydrazide level helps to protect steel surfaces from oxygen corrosion and reduce maintenance costs

■ Enables the optimal dosing of Boiler Water Oxygen

Conductivity Meter Test Kit

A user-friendly handheld device for quickly testing conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and temperature.

■ Waterproof device ■ Gives an immediate picture of water conductivity

TEST KITS

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TEST KIT NAME DESCRIPTION

pH Meter Test Kit A user-friendly, handheld device for quick and easy measurement of pH. ■ Waterproof device ■ Gives an immediate picture of water pH

pH + Conductivity Meter Test Kit

A user-friendly, handheld device for quickly testing pH levels, conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Redox (ORP) and temperature with an exchangeable electrode.

■ Waterproof device ■ Gives an immediate picture of water pH and conductivity

Sewage Test Kit A fast, accurate test kit that makes it simple to measure the quality of final effluents sewage by as-sessing permanganate value.

■ Enables operators to decide if sewage water can be safely discharged ■ Gives a quick, clear picture of water quality

Photometer Hardware Test Kit

Performs a variety of common tests including pH, Alkalinity P, Total Alkalinity, nitrite, chloride, oxygen scavenger, hardness and phosphate tests. Should be used in conjunction with Photometer Starter Pack.

■ Full suite of tests for all water treatment applications on one machine ■ Waterproof, full colour high definition display ■ Stores more than 1,000 data sets ■ Associated software allows for auto-syncing of results from the photometer to cloud server for easy recording and retrieval

Photometer Starter Pack Test Kit

Reagent pack which contains reagents needed to carry out pH, Alkalinity P, Total Alkalinity, nitrite, chloride, oxygen scavenger, hardness and phosphate tests. Should be used in conjunction with Photometer Hardware.

■ Contains reagents for all standard tests ■ Uses less reagents for each test than traditional titration methods


REAGENTS

NAME DESCRIPTION

Chloride Tablet Count Chloride tablet reagent (250 tablets)

Nitrite HR No.1 Tablet Count Nitrite No.1 tablet reagent (250 tablets)

Nitrite HR No.2 Tablet Count Nitrite No.2 tablet reagent (250 tablets)

Total Alkalinity Tablet Count Total Alkalinity tablet reagent (250 tablets)

Alkalinity P Tablet Count Alkalinity P tablet reagent (250 tablets)

Total Hardness Tablet Count Total Hardness tablet reagent (250 tablets)

pH Test Strips pH strip for pH measurement (100 strips/box)

Phosphate HR Comparator Phosphate HR Comparator powder pillow (100 sachets)

PL Oxygen Scavenger 1 PL Oxygen Scavenger 1 solution (30 ml)

PL Oxygen Scavenger 2 PL Oxygen Scavenger 2 solution (65 ml)

Phosphate HR No. 1 Photometer Phosphate HR No. 1 Comparator powder pillow (100 sachets)

Phosphate HR No. 2 Photometer Phosphate HR No. 2 Comparator tablet reagent (100 tablets)

Alkalinity M (HR) Photometer Total Alkalinity tablet reagent (100 tablets)

Alkalinity P Photometer Alkalinity P tablet reagent (100 tablets)

Chloride No. 1 Photometer Chloride No. 1 Solution (1 x 65 ml)

Chloride No. 2 Photometer Chloride No. 2 Solution (1 x 65 ml)

Nitrite-HR No.2 Photometer Nitrite No. 2 Solution (1 x 30 ml)

pH-Universal Photometer Universal pH tablet reagent (100 tablets)

Total Hardness Photometer Total Hardness tablet reagent (100 tablets)

1413 μS/cm Conductivity Calibration Solution Conductivity calibration fluid (20 ml sachet)

12880 μS Conductivity Calibration Solution Conductivity calibration fluid (20 ml sachet)

pH 4.00 Calibration Buffer pH calibration fluid (20 ml sachet)

pH 7.00 Calibration Buffer pH calibration fluid (20 ml sachet)

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TOTAL HARDNESS TEST KIT

PHOSPHATE TEST KIT

CARBOHYDRAZIDE TEST KIT

CONDUCTIVITY METER pH METER

pH + CONDUCTIVITY METER

SEWAGE TEST KIT

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PRODUCTS REFERENCE GUIDE

MANUAL TITRATION TEST KIT

BOILER WATER TEST KIT

COOLING WATER TEST KIT

CHLORIDE TEST KIT

NITRITE TEST KIT

ALKALINITY P TEST KIT

TOTAL ALKALINITY TEST KIT

COOLING WATER TREATMENT

Cooling Water Treat ✔ ✔ ✔

BOILER WATER TREATMENT

Boiler Water Alkalinity ✔ ✔ ✔

Boiler Water Oxygen

Boiler Water Condensate ✔

Boiler Water Hardness

Boiler Water Combo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔


REAGENTS

Chloride Tablet Count ✔ ✔ ✔

Nitrite-HR No.1 Tablet Count ✔ ✔

Nitrite-HR No.2 Tablet Count ✔ ✔

Total Alkalinity Tablet Count ✔ ✔

Alkalinity P Tablet Count ✔ ✔

Total Hardness Tablet Count

pH Test Strips ✔ ✔

Phosphate-HR Comparator

PL Oxygen Scavenger 1

PL Oxygen Scavenger 2

1413 μS/cm Conductivity Calibration Solution

12880µS Conductivity Calibration Solution

pH 4.00 Calibration Buffer

pH 7.00 Calibration Buffer


TOTAL HARDNESS TEST KIT

PHOSPHATE TEST KIT

CARBOHYDRAZIDE TEST KIT

CONDUCTIVITY METER pH METER

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EQUIPMENT CHEMICAL TEST KIT TEST PARAMETER LIMITS TESTING

FREQUENCY

MAIN ENGINE COOLING WATER TREATMENT

Engine cooling Cooling Water Treat Nitrite Test Kit/Cooling Water Test Kit

Nitrite (as sodium nitrite)

1500–2250 ppm Weekly

Engine cooling NA Chloride Test Kit/Cooling Water Test Kit

Chloride ≤100 ppm Weekly

Engine cooling NA Cooling Water Test Kit pH 8–9 Weekly

Engine cooling NA Total Hardness Test Kit Total hardness ≤150 ppm Weekly

BOILER TREATMENT (LOW- TO MEDIUM-PRESSURE BOILERS)

Low- to medium-pressure boilers

Boiler Water Alkalinity/Boiler Water Combo

Alkalinity P Test Kit/Total Alkalinity Test Kit/Boiler Water Test Kit

Alkalinity P/Total Alkalinity

100–150 ppmAlkalinity P

Daily


NA Conductivity Meter Test Kit

Neutralised conductivity

≤600 μS/cm Daily


Boiler Water Oxygen Carbohydrazide Test Kit

Carbohydrazide 0.06–0.20 ppm Daily


Boiler Water Hardness Phosphate Test Kit Phosphate 20–40 ppm Daily


NA Chloride Test Kit/Boiler Water Test Kit

Chloride ≤150 ppm Daily



pH Meter Test Kit/Boiler Water Test Kit

Condensate pH 8.0–9.0 Daily

BOILER TREATMENT (HIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS)

High-pressure boilers Boiler Water Alkalinity Alkalinity P Test Kit/Total Alkalinity Test Kit

Alkalinity P/Total Alkalinity

Reference only Daily

High-pressure boilers NA Conductivity Meter Test Kit

Neutralised conductivity

≤120 μS/cm Daily

High-pressure boilers Boiler Water Oxygen Carbohydrazide Test Kit

Carbohydrazide 0.06–0.20 ppm Daily

High-pressure boilers Boiler Water Hardness Phosphate Test Kit Phosphate 15–25 ppm Daily

High-pressure boilers NA Chloride Test Kit Chloride ≤25 ppm Daily

High-pressure boilers Boiler Water Alkalinity pH Meter Test Kit Boiler water pH 9.5–10.2 Daily

High-pressure boilers Boiler Water Condensate

pH Meter Test Kit Condensate pH 8.5–9.0 Daily

High-pressure boilers N/A NA, normally done by laboratory

Copper (Cu) <0.01 ppm Yearly


Iron (Fe) <0.005 ppm Yearly


Hardness 0 ppm Weekly

NA = Not applicable

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