Rydlyme Marine (Marine Descaler and Heat Exchanger Cleaner)

 

Apex Engineering Products Corporation manufactures a liquid descaler called RYDLYME Marine. RYDLYME Marine is a non-hazardous, non-corrosive, non-injurious, non-toxic, yet fully biodegradable marine descaler, heavily fortified with wetting and penetrating agents which actually dissolves water scale, rust, mussels, barnacles, zebra mussels, tiger shells and other water formed deposits from water operated marine equipment.

 

RYDLYME Marine should be used as directed and at any temperature within the operating limits between 0°F / -18°C and 180°F / 82°C. If the solution does freeze, slush or thicken at the lower operating temperatures, and then thaws, there will be no performance reducing results. Please consult the manufacturer when temperatures above 180°F are encountered.

The solution does not deteriorate, oxidize, saponify, thicken or lose effectiveness for at least five years.

RYDLYME Marine should be applied at ambient temperatures with no heating required.

The solution is exothermic, but does not develop a substantial increase in temperature while dissolving water scale, rust, mussels, barnacles, zebra mussels, tiger shells and other water formed deposits.

RYDLYME Marine has the ability to dissolve approximately two pounds (1 Kilo) of calcium carbonate scale per U.S. gallon in concentrated form. If the RYDLYME Marine is diluted, it will still dissolve two pounds of carbonate scale per gallon, but will require additional circulating time.

The concentrated solution can be held safely in the open hand without deleterious affects. It will however cause a stinging sensation when contact is made on an open wound or cut. If this occurs, simply rinse thoroughly with soap and water.

The solution is of a pleasant or characteristic odor, very similar to cherries, and does not exude any obnoxious or toxic vapors. In rare instances, problematic vapors may occur when encountering high concentrations of sulfur or chlorine. Please contact the manufacturer before proceeding under these circumstances.

 

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RYDLYME Marine does not corrode, erode, attack, oxidize or have other deleterious affects on virtually any metal or materials found in marine water systems such as:

Copper	Fiber	Leather	Copper Nickel
Rubber	Steel	Titanium	Fiberglass
Brass	Glass	Gelcoats	Painted surfaces
Wood	Iron	Plastics	Ceramic

or other materials found in heat exchangers, sea strainers, buoys, ac units, evaporators, condensers, and/or other water cooled, water heated, or water operated marine equipment found in boating vessels, when used as directed.

 

The exception to number 9 above, when using 100% concentrated (non-diluted) RYDLYME Marine on magnesium, zinc, and/or some alloys of aluminum, it could oxidize or pit. Furthermore, polished chrome and some alloys of stainless steel could become discolored. The rule of thumb is that if the alloy is designed for use in a water system (aluminum engine block, aluminum mold, etc.), the alloy should be compatible with the RYDLYME Marine solution. Otherwise, it is recommended that the RYDLYME Marine be diluted 50% or more with water when cleaning.

Before commencing a cleaning job utilizing RYDLYME Marine, all flexible or corrugated stainless steel should be temporarily replaced with rubber or similar hosing.

It is recommended, but not mandatory, that the RYDLYME Marine solution be thoroughly mixed before using. Some settling of a dark precipitate may occur, resulting in an amber colored liquid, but has no negative affects upon the performance of the solution.

 

The solution has a specific gravity of 1.03 @ 77°F / 25°C

The solution has a vaporization temperature of 213°F / 100°C.

The solution does NOT have an open or closed cup flash point.

The solution does not require neutralizers and it is free rinsing with water.

 

RYDLYME Marine is an electrolyte, as are most cleaning agents. An electrolyte is any liquid that will transfer small electrical currents. Examples: salt water, vinegar, Coca-Cola. An electrolyte may cause plating in some types of equipment. This means a transfer of small amounts of one metal onto another metal according to the galvanic corrosion chart. In some instances, a thin coating of copper may be plated onto a steel drum while circulating an electrolyte such as RYDLYME Marine. The only time plating occurs is when two dissimilar metals are in an electrolytic solution.

 

The solution has the ability to dissolve deposits from some equipment while in operation and without shutdown, if auxiliary coolers are incorporated.

 

The solution has the properties to be mailed or shipped by any private or commercial carrier without restrictions. Air carriers for emergency deliveries may ship RYDLYME Marine via next day air.

 

The solution is packaged and shipped in single gallon containers, 4x1 gallon cases, 5-gallon jugs, 30 and 55-gallon drums, 330 gallon totes, and 550 gallon megacontainers with lifting lugs.

 

Do not circulate material for more than a four-hour period without consulting the manufacturer. Most RYDLYME Marine cleaning applications can be accomplished within an average of two to four hours. Please use material only as directed.

The foregoing specifications are applicable to our product, RYDLYME Marine, when used according to instructions that are available upon request and in NO WAY are intended to cover other uses or applications by the purchaser.
The solution is biodegradable. This allows the solution to be water flushed down normal plant sewers. Check with local ordinances and regulations in your area prior to disposal.

RYDLYME Marine is non-reportable under SARA Title 3: Sections 311/312/313 Categorization. RYDLYME Marine does NOT contain any toxic creosols or other hazardous substances not listed in our current MSDS. RYDLYME Marine is not reportable under CERCLA. RYDLYME Marine does not contain any VOC’s.

 

 

Success Story RN Lake Guardian U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Research Vessel

To Whom It May Concern: Our 1981 (Converted to AN in 1990), 180', twin screw, Oceanographic Research Vessel was in dire need of restoring the entire domestic water piping system. Bacteriological growth within the piping was becoming excessive and difficult to control. This was due to the excessive accumulation of a complex deposit consisting of rust and other water formed mineral deposits. The build up was also restricting the flow rates and volume to our entire potable drinking water system including; showers, sinks, pressure sets, pumps, and all associated piping. Thanks to RYDLYME Marine, a safe, biodegradable, marine descaler, our system was restored to a nearly "as new" condition. All that was required was a circulation of 165 gallons of RYDL YME Marine from the bottom of the system, through the main manifold header, flooding the system, out through the top, and back to an open recirc bucket. After 16 years of service, it was only necessary to circulate for a period of six hours! The process was then followed with a very thorough water flush to remove remaining product and any insolubles, like sand, Teflon tape, etc. The economical RYDLYME Marine solution was simple, quick and easy because it caused no harm to our personnel, equipment or our environment! I would recommend this product to any marine vessel that is operating at less than peak efficiency due to water formed mineral deposits.   Captain Christensen AN Lake Guardian 600 East Greenfield Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204

 

PumpMaster Series 115v

 

Rydlyme Marine pumping systems are specifically designed to offer you the best handling equipment available to help maintain your vessel in peak operating condition. For added convenience, its compact and quiet, energy efficient design supplements the high quality components and construction. Our Pumpmaster 115v is a 3/4" seal-less magnetic twin bearing system pump. The Pumpmaster 115v is a centrifugal pump design with a totally enclosed non-ventilated (TENV) permanent magnetic motor producing a maximum flowrate of 4.5 gallons per minute! This professional pump has a hollow rotating spindle for the internal cooling circuit which reduces bearing temperatures and has few moving parts for easy maintenance! The Pumpmaster twin bearing system handles thrust loads that also extend the service life of this trustworthy pump. The resilience and permanence of this pumping system starts with its 8 gallon HDPE open head bucket, and continues throughout the mesh hoses, tru-union valves, and essential assorted fittings.

 

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