Most marine toilets flush with very little water (sometimes as little as ½ liter), compared to 6.06 liter, 13.25 liter or 20.82 liter toilets installed in homes.

Many household toilet papers contain adhesives (to stick the paper fibers together) that dissolve without problems in household systems, but can quickly clog a marine system with a low volume of water.

Do these fast dissolving papers really work?

The ability to quickly dispose of these papers can vary greatly from brand to brand.

SeaLand Rapid-DissolvingToilet Tissues,

Available in single and double layer rolls, it is constantly tested to maintain its fast dissolving properties. Both papers are made from 100% recycled paper and are biodegradable, thus minimizing environmental impact with optimal performance.

Do the “Paper Test” yourself.

Put a square sample of paper in a glass of water. Stir it for five seconds. If the tissue of the paper falls apart into numerous pieces, it will probably work fine in your marine toilet system. Otherwise, it could clog the discharge pipes or form “balls” of paper in the Storage Tank.