Description

Unitor Slip-Coat – Water-Soluble Cargo Hold Barrier Film

Unitor™ Slip-Coat™ is a highly effective, water-soluble barrier film designed to prevent cargo from adhering to hold surfaces. By forming a thin, clear coating, Slip-Coat dramatically reduces cleaning time after unloading and improves overall cleaning results.

The film is safe for all cargoes—including foodstuffs—and contains only FDA-listed ingredients. It is non-corrosive, environmentally safe and does not contaminate cargo, making it suitable for all vessel types and coating systems.

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Features

• Water-soluble barrier film that rinses off easily

• Prevents difficult cargoes (coal, pet coke, minerals, dust) from sticking

• Saves significant cleaning time and reduces chemical consumption

• Provides temporary corrosion protection

• Free from hydrocarbon solvents

• Safe for food-contact cargoes

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Benefits

• Complies with MARPOL Annex V environmental regulations

• Non-corrosive and safe on all coating types

• Easy to apply and easy to remove with seawater

• Reduces need for scrubbing and harsh chemicals

• Improves turnaround time between cargoes

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Specifications

General

• IMO/EU Hazard Classification: C-49

Physical Properties

• Appearance: Clear

• Density: 1.01 g/ml

• Form: Slightly viscous liquid

• pH: 6

Environmental Approval

Meets MARPOL Annex V criteria and may be discharged to sea when used to clean cargo holds and external surfaces.

Documents:

• (PDF) SDoC and MD for IHM

• (PDF) FDA Status Certificate

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Directions for Use

When Slip-Coat dries, it forms a thin, non-sticky protective film that fills microscopic pores in the hold coating. This prevents cargo particles from embedding in the surface, which normally causes heavy adhesion and difficult cleaning.

Why Slip-Coat Improves Cleaning

• Eliminates the electrostatic attraction that makes fine particles cling

• Allows removal of dust and cargo residues with high-pressure water alone

• Prevents re-deposition of contaminants

• Minimises need for chemical scrubbing

Sticky or oily cargoes may still require reduced dosages of cleaning chemicals for optimal results.

Slip-Coat may also be applied to decks, superstructures and areas exposed to cargo dust during loading/unloading.

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Dosing Method

1. Ensure cargo hold surfaces are clean and dry.

2. Apply Slip-Coat™ directly from the drum; no dilution required.

3. Spray using low-pressure equipment.

4. When the surface appears uniformly water-wet, enough product has been applied.

   • Do not overapply.

5. One litre covers 15–20 m².

6. Allow 1–2 hours drying time depending on temperature and humidity.

Once dry, the hold is ready for loading.