Cleansing storage tanks and tankers containing organic or petrochemical tars and/or sludges by fluidizing into a suspoemulsion using a formulation containing solvent, surfactant, water and dispersing agent

摘要

Method of fluidizing a tar and/or a sludge to produce an aqueous suspoemulsion using solvent(s), surfactant(s), water and dispersing agent(s). Either the solvent, surfactant and water, but not the dispersant, are premixed before contacting with the tar or all the components are premixed preferably in the form of a microemulsion or emulsion An Independent claim is also included for a formulation comprising the solvent, surfactant, water and dispersant.