Para Trooper® Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)    

Q: What types of residue is Para Trooper® most effective in removing?
A: Para Trooper® is very effective against all paraffin based products, such as waxes, asphalt, tar crude oil, creosote, long chain fatty acids, petroleum byproducts, and other hard to remove hydrocarbons. 

Q: Does Para Trooper® have an IMO certification?
A: Yes, Para Trooper® is certified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for use in international waters. 

Q: What size containers are used for shipping Para Trooper®?
A: Para Trooper® is shipped in a concentrated form. For our wholesale customers, Para Trooper® Concentrate is available in either a 208 Liter (55 US gallon) metal drum or a 1,040 Liter (275 US gallon) Tote. One 208 Liter drum weighs approximately 650 pounds. 

Q: Is Para Trooper® safe to transport?
A: Para Trooper® is safe to transport and ships by Postal, Courier, or regular Freight

Q: What is the dilution proportion for Para Trooper®?
A: Para Trooper® is shipped in a concentrated form, and it should be diluted with 1 part Para Trooper® to 5 parts water prior to use. 

Q: How is Para Trooper® typically applied to the residue left in a holding tank?
A: Para Trooper® is typically applied through a rotating pressure sprayer that is inserted into the tank. 

Q: Should Para Trooper® be diluted with hot water or cold water?
A: Para Trooper® will be diluted at the point of application. Therefore, it should be diluted in hot water between 160º F and 145º F. We recommend heating the water to 160º F for the dilution process because there will be a natural cooling effect before Para Trooper® is actually applied to the paraffin residue. 

Q: In the MSDS, Para Trooper® is listed as having a flash point of 133º F, yet you recommend heating the water used for diluting the product to 160º F. Will this create a problem when Para Trooper® is mixed with the heated water?
A: No, there will not be a problem with diluting Para Trooper® with water at 160º F. The 133º flash point (combustion point) for Para Trooper® refers to the concentrated form of the product. The flash point will be raised above 160º F as the product is diluted with water, making it safe to use at this temperature. 

Q: After heating Para Trooper® to 160º F for the application process, why must the solution be cooled to 100º F before it is removed from the tank?
A: Para Trooper® is a “phased inversion temperature” detergent. It is a chemical that is oil soluble at high temperatures and water soluble at lower temperatures. That is why the product must be heated to 160º F to dissolve the oil, and then cooled to 100º F to make the oil water soluble so it can be pumped into the ocean. 

Q: What does a “pH @ 1%” mean in the Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS)?
A: If you take 1 gram of Para Trooper® and mix it with 99 grams of water, the pH will be between 7.0 and 8.5. This is the same pH range as tap water in the U. S., which ranges from 7.0 in summer to 8.5 in winter. 

Q: How long will Para Trooper® last?
A: In a concentrated form, Para Trooper® has an indefinite shelf life. 

Q: Is Para Trooper® currently being used by any shipping companies?
A: Yes, Para Trooper® is currently being used by Stolt Parcel Tankers, which is a division of the Stolt-Nielson Transportation Group.