What NAUTICCLEAN 02 is and why choose it
NAUTICCLEAN 02 is an acidic scaling cleaner and whitener specifically designed for boat hulls and gelcoat surfaces. It is a liquid detergent that quickly restores and revives the original color of gelcoat while removing yellowing, corrosion residues and contamination. Its formulation is also recommended for stainless steel parts to eliminate and help prevent rust and corrosion.
Main features
- Whitens and brightens hulls and gelcoat surfaces.
- Quickly restores and revives gelcoat color.
- Removes yellowish films and corrosion residues.
- Eliminates algae, scale, incrustations and general contamination residues.
- Removes rust streaks on hulls and fittings.
- Recommended on stainless steel to remove and prevent corrosion and rust.
- Acidic product with pH 1 for intensive descaling and deoxidising action.
- Available in 750 ml sprayer, 1 l bottle and 5 l jerrycan for professional or maintenance use.
Technical specifications
- Physical state: Liquid
- Color: Colorless
- Odor: Characteristic
- pH (20 °C): 1
- Density at 20 °C: 1.09
- Solubility in water: Poorly or not miscible
- Contains: less than 5% non-ionic surfactants
- Danger classification (Regulation (EC) 1272/2008):
- Skin Corr. 1B, H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- Eye Dam. 1, H318: Causes serious eye damage.
- Acute Tox. 4, H302: Harmful if swallowed.
- STOT SE 3, H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- Dangerous components indicated on the label:
- Hydrogen chloride
- Ammonium bifluoride
- Isotridecanol ethoxylate
- Ammonium fluoride
Applications and use cases
- Whitening and brightening of boat hulls.
- Restoration of faded or yellowed gelcoat.
- Removal of algae, scale and incrustations on submerged or splash-zone areas.
- Cleaning of rust streaks on hulls and fittings.
- Treatment of stainless steel elements on boats to remove and prevent corrosion and rust.
Directions for use
- Spray NAUTICCLEAN 02 onto the area to be treated.
- Leave to act for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Scrub with a brush or suitable tool.
- Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
Dangerous product. Always respect the instructions for use. This is an acidic product; avoid any direct contact with skin and eyes.
Section 8 – Individual protection measures
General hygiene measures
- Keep away from food, drinks and animal feed.
- Remove immediately any clothing contaminated with the product.
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
- Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hand protection: Wear protective gloves. The glove material must be impermeable and resistant to the product. The exact breakthrough time must be obtained from the glove manufacturer.
- Eye protection: Wear tightly sealed safety goggles.
- Skin and body protection: Wear protective work clothing or coveralls. Safety footwear is recommended.
- Respiratory protection:
- For short or low exposure: use a suitable respiratory mask.
- For intensive or prolonged exposure: use self-contained breathing apparatus.
The product must be handled with care, using the necessary PPE such as gloves, eye protectors, safety footwear and work overalls, as it is an acidic and corrosive preparation.
Storage and handling
- Ensure sufficient ventilation and extraction at the workplace.
- Avoid formation of aerosols.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Protect from frost, UV rays, cold and heat.
- Store in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight and light.
- During prolonged storage, vapors or gases may form and cause swelling of the container.
Environmental and disposal information
- Do not allow the product, undiluted or unneutralised, to reach sewage systems, surface water or groundwater.
- Do not dispose of residues through drains or into watercourses.
- Use dedicated collection facilities and suitable containers for waste disposal.
- Waste must not be disposed of with household garbage.
- Empty packaging should be disposed of in accordance with official regulations.
Section 14 – Transport information
- UN number: UN 3264
- UN proper shipping name:
- ADR: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (ammonium hydrogendifluoride, hydrochloric acid)
- IMDG: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (ammonium hydrogendifluoride, hydrochloric acid)
- IATA: Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (ammonium hydrogendifluoride, hydrochloric acid)
- Transport hazard class: Class 8 – Corrosive substances
- Label: 8
- Packing group: II
- Environmental hazards: Not applicable according to the safety data sheet.
- Special precautions for users: Attention – corrosive substances.
- Kemler number (ADR): 80
- EMS number (IMDG): F-A, S-B
- Segregation group: Acids
- Stowage category (IMDG): B
- Stowage code (IMDG): SW2 – Clear of living quarters.
- Limited quantities: 1 l (ADR/IMDG)
- Excepted quantities: Code E2 (maximum 30 ml per inner packaging, 500 ml per outer packaging)
- Transport category (ADR): 2
- Tunnel restriction code (ADR): E
References and packaging
- 02-750: 750 ml sprayer
- 02-1: 1 l bottle
- 02-5: 5 l jerrycan
FAQ
What type of surfaces is NAUTICCLEAN 02 designed for?
It is designed for boat hulls and gelcoat surfaces and is also recommended for stainless steel to remove and prevent corrosion and rust.
How should I apply the product?
Spray the product onto the area to be treated, leave to act for 5 to 10 minutes, scrub with a brush or similar tool and rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
Is it a neutral or acidic cleaner?
NAUTICCLEAN 02 is an acidic product with a pH of 1.
What personal protective equipment is required?
Use protective gloves, tightly sealed safety goggles, protective clothing and appropriate respiratory protection depending on exposure. Avoid any contact with skin and eyes.
Can I pour residues into the drain or watercourses?
No. Do not discharge residues into drains or watercourses. Use appropriate collection facilities and containers for disposal.
How should the product be stored?
Keep the container tightly closed, in a ventilated place, protected from frost, UV rays, cold, heat and direct sunlight. Prolonged storage may cause vapors or gases to form and swell the container.
Is the product dangerous for users?
Yes. It is classified as corrosive, harmful if swallowed, causing severe skin burns, serious eye damage and possible respiratory irritation. It must be handled with great care and with suitable PPE.
What packaging sizes are available?
The product is available in a 750 ml sprayer, 1 l bottle and 5 l jerrycan.
Can the product be transported as limited quantity?
Yes. According to ADR and IMDG, the limited quantity for transport is 1 l with excepted quantity code E2.
What should I do in case of skin or eye contact?
In case of skin contact, wash immediately with water and soap and rinse well. In case of eye contact, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes and seek medical advice.