Crude oil tankers
Waxy residues, sludge and bitumen after crude oil washing. Emulsifying cleaners and sludge breakers that lift heavy hydrocarbons so the slops separate cleanly.
Marine Tank Cleaning Chemicals & Services
Tank Cleaner by RXSOL · Since 1995
Tank Cleaning Chemicals for Tankers, Cargo Holds and Storage Tanks
Alkaline and caustic tank cleaners, solvent degreasers, sludge breakers, rust and scale removers and wall-wash test kits. Packed in 25 L cans, 210 L drums and 1,000 L IBCs, shipped with MSDS and technical data from our Navi Mumbai plant.
1995RXSOL group, three decades in marine and industrial chemicals
240+tank cleaning products in the live catalogue
MSDS + TDSsafety and technical data sent with every quotation
7 branchesNavi Mumbai, Mumbai, Gandhidham, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Howrah and Fujairah (UAE)
Choose by tank
The right cleaner depends on the last cargo and the tank
Tell us what the tank carried, what it will carry next and how it is coated (stainless steel, zinc silicate or epoxy). We recommend the chemistry, the dilution and the washing method.
Product and fuel tankers
Grade changes from fuel oil, gasoil and diesel to clean products, plus bunker and fuel tank cleaning. Solvent and detergent blends that cut oily films fast.
Chemical tankers
Vegetable oils, fatty acids, glycols and solvents. Alkaline and neutral cleaners that bring stainless steel and coated tanks back to wall-wash standard for the next cargo.
Storage and process tanks
Terminal, refinery and plant tanks. Caustic and alkaline wash, descaling, then passivation of stainless steel so the tank goes back into service clean and protected.
Bulk carrier cargo holds
Coal, petcoke, sulphur and fertiliser residues on hold walls and tank tops. Foaming hold cleaners that cling to vertical steel and rinse off with sea water.
Ballast, bilge and water tanks
Rust, scale and sediment in ballast and fresh water tanks, oily bilges and sludge wells. Rust removers, bilge cleaners and ballast tank chemicals.
Product categories
Everything for the tank cleaning job, from one supplier
Tank cleanersAlkaline, caustic, neutral and solvent tank cleaning chemicals
DegreasersHeavy duty and water-rinsable degreasers for oil and grease
Ship hold cleanersFoaming cleaners for cargo hold walls and tank tops
Wall-wash test kitsKits and reagents for wall-wash tests before loading
Rust clean and protectRust removers, converters and metal brighteners
Scale removersAcid descalers for tanks, coolers and heat exchangers
Ballast tank chemicalsTreatment and cleaning for ballast water tanks
DemulsifiersBreak oil-water emulsions in slops and sludge
How ordering works
From your tank details to chemicals on board
- Send the tank details. Last cargo, next cargo, tank size, coating and the port or site.
- Get a recommendation and quote. Product, dilution, temperature and method (recirculation, fixed machines or hand spray), with MSDS and TDS.
- Packed and dispatched. 25 L cans, 210 L drums or 1,000 L IBCs from Navi Mumbai to Indian ports and plants, with export packing on request.
- Technical support on the job. Our team helps with dosage, contact time and wall-wash test results.
Part of the RXSOL group
Chemical manufacturing and supply since 1995
Tank Cleaner is the tank cleaning range of RX Chemical, RXSOL and RX Marine. The group makes and supplies marine, industrial and water treatment chemicals from plants and stock points in India and the UAE.
- Head office and plant: Plot C-356, TTC MIDC Industrial Area, Pawne, Navi Mumbai 400703
- Branches in Mumbai, Gandhidham, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Howrah and Fujairah
- Products labelled with part numbers, batch details and safety data
FAQ
Common questions about tank cleaning chemicals
Which chemical is used for tank cleaning?
It depends on the residue. Alkaline or caustic cleaners remove vegetable oils, fats and fatty acids. Solvent and emulsifying cleaners remove crude, fuel oil and lube oil. Acid descalers remove rust and scale, and a passivation step protects stainless steel afterwards.
How do you clean a tank after a vegetable oil cargo?
Usually a hot sea water pre-wash, then recirculation with an alkaline tank cleaner at the recommended dilution and temperature, a fresh water rinse and a wall-wash test before loading the next cargo. Send us the cargo and coating for an exact procedure.
Do you supply MSDS and technical data sheets?
Yes. Every quotation includes the MSDS and technical data sheet for the product, and we can share dilution and method notes for your crew or contractor.
What pack sizes are available?
Most tank cleaning chemicals are packed in 25 L cans, 210 L drums and 1,000 L IBCs. Powders such as caustic soda flakes come in 25 and 50 kg bags.
Tell us the last cargo and the tank. We will recommend the cleaner.
Quotes with MSDS, usually the same working day.