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| Author: | Bahama Mama [ Jan 7th, '14, 05:08 ] |
| Post subject: | HELP - Tips on cleaning IBC's which contained chemicals |
I have an opportunity to purchase 4 IBC's at $65.00 each but they all previously contained these liquids: 50% LIQUID CAUSTIC SEPA ACID Can anyone suggest cleaning methods please  Or should I not use these at all Thank you Members for all of your posts; they are soooooooo helpful and greatly appreciated  . Bahama Mama 
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| Author: | J.B. [ Jan 10th, '14, 09:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HELP - Tips on cleaning IBC's which contained chemicals |
I believe the Caustic liquid is Sodium Hydroxide NAOH. Neutralize with a dilute vinegar wash and rinse very well. Should be usable. Others, please correct me if I am mistaken. I would personally have no qualms about using those ones. As for the SEPA Acid; self etching automotive primer comes to mind. I don't know if and or how to clean that one. Might be able to dig up a MSDS to see what its constituents are? Hope it helps. J.B. |
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| Author: | J.B. [ Jan 10th, '14, 10:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HELP - Tips on cleaning IBC's which contained chemicals |
This link will give you an Idea about the SEPA. I would probably look for other tanks. http://www.dominionsureseal.com/media/d ... 25G_EN.pdf |
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| Author: | Colum Black-Byron [ Jan 10th, '14, 11:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HELP - Tips on cleaning IBC's which contained chemicals |
Just thinking out loud, what about sealing them with something like a food safe epoxy paint sealant? |
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| Author: | keith [ Jan 11th, '14, 08:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HELP - Tips on cleaning IBC's which contained chemicals |
good luck trying to seal an ibc.. clean with detergent, rinse with bleach and water, then rinse with vinegar and water.. smell chemicals after it dries in the sun? repeat.. |
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| Author: | Margali [ Jan 11th, '14, 22:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HELP - Tips on cleaning IBC's which contained chemicals |
I work with 50% caustic. It is very easy to clean out of plastic and equipment. Rinse tote out with water, then soak with vinegar wash. At work we triple rinse and consider it clean, vinegar soak is to make sure it wont mess with system pH. Safety items: chemical goggles and heavy plastic gloves. Neutralize any splashes of caustic on you with vinegar concentrate and flush well. It will ruin clothes and can kill plants so take that into consideration on where you setup. |
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