Oil Stain Removal

What raw materials are used to remove oil stains?

A variety of chemical raw materials are used to effectively remove oil stains. Each of them has a strictly defined mechanism of action. The basis is, of course, the ones for which the PCC Group is famous, i.e. surfactants. These are so-called surface-active compounds, which are designed to reduce the surface tension between water and fatty substances. In this regard, we distinguish between:

• Anionic surfactants – characterised by excellent degreasing and emulsifying properties. As a result, they dissolve oils perfectly and facilitate their removal from porous surfaces.
• Non-ionic surfactants – milder in action, but still highly effective even in hard water.

In addition, it is worth mentioning such substances as: organic solvents (they penetrate deep into the dirt and dissolve it from the inside), phosphate complexes (they support the degreasing process), alkalising agents (they raise the pH of the solution, thus increasing the effectiveness of removing greasy contaminants), emulsifiers (prevent the formation of permanent emulsions).

Which industries need such materials?

The natural ‘workplace’ for this type of agent is, of course, situations in which (for various reasons) hazardous fats are released. Hence, they are very popular among, among others:

• All types of emergency services (especially the fire brigade), which use them to remove oil spills after accidents and road collisions or industrial failures.
• Managers responsible for the operation of roads and motorways, who need to quickly remove oil stains from surfaces (asphalt and concrete).
• The automotive industry (workshops, car washes, inspection stations and many more), which use our products mainly to ensure the cleanliness and presentability of their premises.

They are also invaluable wherever surface cleanliness has a direct impact on safety, i.e. fuel stations and terminals, production plants and, above all, airports.

What oil stain removal products can you find in our range?

The PCC Group offers two flagship products for removing oil stains.

• RotClean is a concentrated mixture with degreasing properties. It is available in the form of a concentrate that requires dilution. Depending on the application, it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:50 (cold) or 1:350 (warm).
• RotQuick, on the other hand, is a ready-to-use preparation that does not require dilution. Its unique composition allows for precise removal of oil spills, even from deep layers of porous surfaces (such as concrete or paving stones).

You can find more information about the composition, parameters and applications directly on the product data sheets. Both oil stain removal products offer specific advantages. They do not form permanent emulsions, are biodegradable, contain no harmful substances, are free of organic solvents and are non-flammable.

The PCC Group’s products are particularly well suited for professional applications. From firefighting units (fire brigades) to industrial plants, they can be used wherever effective and safe removal of petroleum-based substances from a variety of surfaces is required.