AQUAQUICK 2000 Oil Spill Dispersant

An Introduction to AQUAQUICK 2000

AQUAQUICK 2000 is a water-based cleaning solution made of eco-friendly materials and plant extracts. It is effective at removing a variety of oils and greases, including animal, vegetable, synthetic, and mineral oils, while having no negative impact on the environment. The product contains special nutrients that promote the growth of naturally occurring bacteria and microorganisms.

These bacteria use the hydrocarbon emulsion created by AQUAQUICK 2000 as a source of carbon to support their metabolism. Through this process, the bacteria convert the emulsion into harmless components such as CO2 (carbon dioxide), H2O (water), biomass, and energy. This is an aerobic process that requires oxygen.

Introduction to AQUAQUICK 2000 SP

AQUAQUICK 2000 SP is a user-friendly and environmentally responsible cleaning solution that is ideal for removing and cleaning a variety of oils and greases, including mineral, vegetable, animal, and synthetic hydrocarbons. Unlike AQUAQUICK 2000, it does not promote the biodegradation of hydrocarbon pollutants.

AQUAQUICK 2000 SP is a highly effective surfactant and degreaser that is specifically designed for situations where wastewater is discharged into the sewage system or environment using a grease/oil separator. It has been tested and approved by TUV in Germany, who determined that the product meets German regulations and requirements for fast-acting cleaning agents and measures for biodegradability and bioaccumulation.

Advantages of AQUAQUICK 2000

• A multi-functional degreaser.
• Compatible with all types of hydrocarbons.
• Does not affect or damage materials like metals, plastics, coatings, rubbers, etc.
• Completely eco-friendly. 100% biodegradable and leaves only CO2 and H20 as residuals.
• Easy to use, energy and cost-saving, and non-flammable.
• No special safety measures are required.
• Reduces the risk of fuel explosions (for AQUAQUICK 2000 only).
• Reduces chemical waste.
• Speeds up the biodegradation of pollutants (for AQUAQUICK 2000 only).

Key Sectors

• Petroleum refineries
• Oil drilling platforms
• Tank sanitization
• Metalworking industry
• Automotive repair shops and garages
• Maritime and shipbuilding industries
• Mining sector
• Food processing industry
• Hospitality industry (hotels and restaurants)

Supplementary Industries

• Public infrastructure projects
• Water treatment facilities
• Railroad companies
• Military
• Soil decontamination
• Environmental clean-up and remediation
• Soil restoration through biodegradation
• Fire departments
• Oil spill response (on land and at sea)

Founder of the product AQUAQUICK 2000

History of AQUAQUICK

AQUAQUICK’s origins trace back to the establishment of a company called TKF (Twentsche Krijt Fabriek) in 1957. The company initially produced various types of chalk, including school board chalks and textile marking chalks. The yellow coating on school board chalk was a creation of Henri de Vries.

Another invention by Henri de Vries was GARBOSOL, a patented textile marking chalk that could be easily removed with water. This product was sold globally. In response to the growing demand for environmentally and user-friendly cleaning products, Henri de Vries, in collaboration with the University of Twente, developed AQUAQUICK 2000. The product was introduced to the market in 1988 and has since been regularly tested and evaluated by independent international research institutes around the world. These approvals and certifications ensure that AQUAQUICK products are safe for both the environment and the user.

Since 1998, AQUAQUICK 2000 has been the market leader in the Netherlands for cleaning road surfaces after oil spills for the Dutch Fire Brigades. The development of AQUAQUICK products was focused on the physical and biological processes that form a microemulsion and promote the biodegradation of hydrocarbons.