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grotamar® 82

grotamar® 82 stands as a potent preservative tailored for modern B5**-B100** diesel fuel and heating oil, formulated from a reaction product of paraformaldehyde and 2-hydroxypropylamine (ratio 3:2) [MBO]. Acting swiftly as a bactericide and fungicide, including against sulfate-reducing bacteria, it ensures fuel integrity. With enhanced anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation properties, it provides robust, long-term protection against microbial material degradation. Compliant with German Law on the Prevention of Immissions, it contains no organically bound chlorine. Boasting excellent solubility in biodiesel, diesel fuel, and heating oil with biogenic compounds, grotamar® 82 improves storage stability of B5** - B20** diesel blends, maintaining tank cleanliness. It serves as a dependable preservative for various manufactured products and ensures extended shelf life, making it indispensable for quality preservation.

Brand: grotamar (2 products)

Chemical Family: Linear Alkylbenzenes (LAB)

Applicable Processes: Refinery And Petrochemical Gas Treatment

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Metal, Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polyethylene (PE), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Stainless Steel, Zinc

Features: Corrosion Resistance, Corrosion Resistant, Excellent Storage Stability, Good Storage Stability, Oxidation Resistance, Oxidation Resistant

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Fluids & Lubricants Features
Industrial Additives Features
Key Benefits
  • Enhanced anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation properties,effectively protects steel, aluminum, copper and other non-ferrous metals against corrosion
  • Provides excellent long-term protection against microbial material degradation
  • Contains no organically bound chlorine (acc. 19. Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz)*
  • Excellent solubility in biodiesel, diesel fuel and heating oil with biogenic compounds
  • Improves storage stability of B5** - B20** diesel blends
  • Keeps your tank system clean
  • specifically developed for modern diesel fuels including low sulfur diesels and fuels containing biodiesel
  • new protective formula to prevent premature oil degradation caused by aging
  • fast and highly effective against bacteria, yeasts and molds
  • excellent solubility and dispersion in all types of diesel fuels, heating oils (including B0-B20) and biodiesel

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Applicable Processes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application pH Range
5 - 12
Dosage Information

Use Concentration

Fields of Application (Preservative for modern B5** - B100** diesel fuel and heating oil) Recommended dosage Remarks
Diesel fuels/ heating oil (prophylactic treatment) 0.25 – 0.80 l for 1000 l diesel or heating oil continuously every time the tank is refilled (250 – 800 ppm)

Underdosing must be avoided. Efficacy of the preservatives may be lost if used below the recommended use concentration, this is due to the biodegradability of the product. Should underdosing occur on a regular basis selected micro-organisms may not be killed by the preservative. In these circumstances, as the majority of organisms have been killed, the selected microorganisms will have ideal growth conditions. Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

Diesel fuel/ heating oil (shock dosing) 1.0 – 2.50 l for 1000 l diesel or
heating oil (1000 – 2500 ppm)

 

Preventive Dosage Add 1/4 bottle (250 ml) per 1000 L (1:4000) fuel every time the tank is refilled
Use every time you fill the tank!

 

Shock Dosing Follow application instructions:
1 bottle of grotamar® 82 (1 l) per 1000 L fuel
Underdosing is to be avoided!

 

Instructions on Application
  • grotamar® 82 is optimized for usage in all diesel fuel and heating oil qualities (with or without biodiesel fuel rate (B0 - B20)) also for use in pure biodiesel (e.g. FAME as B100).
  • grotamar®82 is ready to use and disperses quickly and evenly in the fuel.
  • In cases of microbial contamination of tank systems which is visible or causing technical problems, e.g. if visible biosludge or filter blockages frequently occur, we recommend shock dosing of 1000 ppm to 2500 ppm of grotamar® 82.
  • The dosage must be related to the total fuel volume.
  • After applying grotamar® 82 dead microorganism or dissolved biosludge can block filters.
  • In cases of heavy fouling, the fuel system (tank, pipes, filter) should be cleaned thoroughly before treatment with grotamar® 82 to avoid recontamination from biosludge residues.

  • For prophylactic treatment a concentration of 250-800 ppm is recommended, every time the tank is refilled.

  • Product should only be used in places with good ventilation.

  • Direct inhalation has to be avoided.

  • Always wear long-sleeve shirts and trousers (or overalls), closed-toe shoes, gloves, and protective eyewear when applying grotamar® 82 to the fuel, fuel tank or fuel system.

  • Ensure containers are always stored in an upright position.

Compatibility Information
Compatibility Compatible To be avoided
Concentrate Stainless steel (V2A), Copper, Brass, Zinc, Iron (tool steel), Aluminum, Polyethylene (hard), Polymethylmethacrylate, Polyoxymethylene, Polyamide 6, Acrylonitrile butadiene-stirenepolymer, Polyethylenterephthalate, Polysulfone, Polyvinyl chloride (hard), Fluoric rubber

Polystirene, Polystyrene (glass-clear), Polycarbonate, Natural rubber / Styrene-butadien rubber, Ethylene propylenediene Momomer rubber, Nitrile rubber, Isobutylene-isoprene rubber, Chloroprene rubber/ Styrenebutadien rubber, Polyvinyl chloride (soft), Polymethylsiloxane, Polyurethane rubber

 

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Colorless to yellowish liquid
Odor
Amine like
Minimum Inhibition Concentration
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli^0.31%-
Pseudomonas aeruginosa^0.31%-
Staphylococcus aureus^0.31%-
Desulfovibrio desulfuricans^0.25%-
Candida albicans^0.625%-
Aspergillus brasiliensis^0.31%-
Penicillium pinophilum^0.155%-
Hormoconis resinae^0.75%-
Fusarium oxysporum^0.3%-
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Organic Compounds20.0%Directive 2004/42/EG
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)0.884 - 0.895g/mL-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.474 - 1.486--
Flash Pointmin. 100°CISO 2719
Flow Time (at 20°C)max. 15secondsDIN 53211
Note

* - German Law on the Prevention of Immissions

** - Biodiesel amount in % blended in mineral oil diesel

Note

^ - The efficacy of the product has been tested against the following microorganisms according to DGHM (German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology). Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration in the serial dilution test produced the following values (MIC in % of the product).

Safety & Health

Environmental Information
  • Dilutions of grotamar®82 do not interfere with the operation of municipal sewage treatment plants.
  • grotamar®82 contains no organic chlorine compounds, there is no effect on the AOX value as a result of grotamar®82 in the waste water.
  • grotamar® 82 is halogen-free, and can therefore be used in accordance with the 19th German Law on the Prevention of Immissions, which prohibits chlorine and bromine compounds.
  • grotamar® 82 contains an organic solvent.
  • The canisters and drums used by Vink are made of polyethylene (HDPE) and are lablelled accordingly.
  • The containers are covered by a return scheme that in Europe ensures collection of the used containers free of charge and appropriate re-use.
  • The labels are made of PE.
  • Vink packaging materials contain no PVC and can be recycled.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Dangerous good: Yes
  • UN-No.: UN 3267
  • Packaging group: II
  • Packaging sizes: 200 ml, 1 L, 10 L, 200 L, 1000 L

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months
Storage Conditions
  • Protect from heat and direct sunshine.
  • Store at room temperature in the original container.