Penetrol shipping products
The Flood Company and their agents offer five basic products for the shipping industry, which are effective, economical and easy to apply by the crew during a voyage, thereby eliminating costly off hire or dry-docking. Each of our products has a strong de-scaling action, which makes it unnecessary to sandblast. Based on a highly fluent and deeply penetrating 'creeping' action and aided by the vessel's vibration they loosen rust scale during a ship's voyage and protect the surface from further scale build-up.
The five products are:
• PAS (OAS) Penetrol Aluminium Stain - for cargo holds and below decks
• CIP All Purpose Primer (lead free RLS) - for ballast tanks and above the water line
• RLS Read Lead Stain - for ballast tanks and above the water line
• ROS Red Oxide Stain - for cargo holds and below decks
• PDZ (ODZ) Danger Zone for LPG Tanks - for LPG tanks
PAS Penetrol Aluminium Stain
PAS is the most popular as it gives an instant lift in the appearance of a hold whilst de-scaling at the same time. It adds brightness and makes it easy to pass inspection. It is certified for grain carriage. Also used in engine rooms, walkways and under deck, it is the preferred product for cargo holds. Attractive Bright Silver finish.
CIP All Purpose Primer
CIP has similar characteristics as RLS and is Lead Free to comply with the new regulations coming into force in many countries. Recommended for ballast tanks it is not quite as hard as RLS and needs longer curing if it is to be over-coated. Light brown colour.
RLS Read Lead Stain
RLS is specially designed for ballast and wing tanks. De Norshe Veritas certified it gives an acceptable life of 2 to 4 years depending on conditions. It is a very hard coating and can be over-coated with any paint including expoxies if so desired. Orange colour.
ROS Red Oxide Stain
ROS has excellent de-scaling properties with a dark brown oxide colour. Whilst having similar characteristics to PAS it does not have the pleasing appearance. It is recommended for holds in very bad shape with severe rust problems. As soon as the de-scaling is completed the coating should be changed to PAS.
PDZ Danger Zone
PDZ Danger Zone is specially formulated for LPG tanks. It allows for easy detection of even the finest hairline cracks and meets SOLAS and Class Society Rules.
Eurasia prefers PAS and ROS. The former for Grain and the latter for Pet Coke. Other ship owners, especially in Scandinavia like RLS but regulations will make it harder for that product in the future and in due course it will be phased out. CIP is a suitable substitute and ahead of anything else offered in the market at present.
The general method of use is to apply one saturating coat to all rusted surfaces. As the scale falls off during the next voyage within 2 to 3 months these areas should be treated again and in due course after 2 to 3 voyages all scale treated will have gone. Then it is just a matter to re-coat any damaged areas to keep the surface in good condition. Very seldom do owners top coat our products unless specified.
What product should you use?
Some owners prefer PAS and ROS for .....
• Ease of application. No special equipment or safety measures required.
• Cost-effective. No dry docking, off hire, sand blasting, special equipment.
• Easy repair of damage by just touching up.
• None of the products will ever peel, crack or blister.
• Can be sprayed up to 15m high with special gun. No scaffolding needed.
