Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions
Kemet offer the finest in aqueous biodegradable cleaning fluids. These are specialist formulated concentrated detergents available in neutral, alkaline and acid types. The detergents work in two ways:-
Reduces surface tension and intensifies ultrasonic cavitation
Dissolves and binds the dirt which has been loosened by the ultrasonics.
Our available cleaning detergents are shown in the table below and are all provided with a detailed technical specification sheet and MSDS
Kemet Aqueous Cleaning Fluid Data |
Type | Package Size | Product Code | Alkaline or Acid | PH approx | Dilution % Suggested | Temp °C Suggested | Inhibitor | Suggested Use | Comments |
A9 | 5 Kg 20 Kg 210 Kg | 360477 360478 360479 | Light Alkaline | 9.5 | 3-15%, Suggest 10% | 40-60°C | Yes, short duration @ 1-3% | Nearly neutral to suit all materials | Temperature above 40°C can change the colour of non-ferrous materials |
A | 1 Litre 5 Litre 20 Litre | 360401 360402 360983 | Alkaline | 13 | 15% | 40-65°C | - | General Purpose and all Steels | Can lightly etch non-ferrous |
O2 | 5 Kg 20 Kg 210 Kg | 360920 360921 360911 | Alkaline | 13 | 5-25%, Suggest 10% | 40-75°C | - | General purpose and all Steels (suitable for spray wash 1-5% dilution) | Low foam detergent. Most lightly etch some non-ferrous materials |
H14 | 5 Kg 20 Kg 210 Kg | 360474 360475 360476 | Strong Alkaline | 14 | 3-30%, Suggest 15% | 60-85°C 85°C optimum | - | Mould cleaning, carbon removal, Steels, Ceramics / Glass | Powerful detergent. Will etch or attack non-ferrous materials. Steel may discolour at high temperature |
N | 1 Litre 5 Litre 20 Litre | 360404 360955 360984 | Neutral | 7 | 15% | 40-60°C | - | Neutral to suit all materials including plastics | Temperatures above 40°C can change the colour of materials, water marks possible |
S9 | 5 Litre 25 Litre | 360968 360951 | Very Light Alkaline | 9 | 3-5% | 50-90°C | Yes, short duration @ 1-3% | Virtually neutral to suit all metals | Highly concentrated. Good for removing wax based compounds at approx 70°C |
S3 | 1 Litre 5 Litre 25 Litre | 361281 361282 361283 | Very Mild Acid | 2.5 | 10-15% | 40-70°C | - | Tarnish, light corrosion of most materials. Brightens jewellery and coins | Protect ferrous materials after cleaning. Not suitable for some plated metals |
I | 5 Kg 20 Kg 210 Kg | 360480 360481 360482 | Acid | 1 |
5-10%, Start at 5%
| 25-60°C Start 25°C | - | Rust and oxide removal on all materials. Restore white ceramics | Will etch all materials and brighten some non-ferrous. Cold rinse, dry immediately. Protect ferrous |
M99 | 20 Kg | 360486 | - | - | 100% | (Flash Point 97°C) <75°C | Yes | Dewatering. Removes water moisture, provides corrosion protection | Dewatering fluid for moulds / parts going into storage. Immerse / drain over tank |
C100 | 20 Kg | 360923 | - | - | 100% | (Flash Point 108°C) 25-75°C | - | Removing / softening polyurethane residues glue and paint | Soak and / or ultrasonic. Consider for aluminium moulds |
C160 | 25 Litre | E05615 | - | - | 100% | (Flash Point 158°C) <120°C | - | Removing waxes, grease, polishes, lap compounds | High temp solvent. Use heated dip tanks. Ultrasonics can be rinsed with aqueous |
CO-42 | 450 ml 5 Litre 25 Litre 200 Litre | 302103 302102 302101 302105 | - | - | 100% | Flash Point 23°C (Do not heat) | - | Removing waxes, grease, polishes, lap compounds | Manual cleaning agent, use trigger spray, dip, wipe. Do not use in Ultrasonic |
C70 | 500 ml aerosol Box 12 | 302114 302115 | - | - | 100% | Flash Point 10°C Highly flammable | - | Removing waxes, grease, polishes, lap compounds | Manual aerosol cleaning agent, with tube for inaccessible areas. Fast evaporation rate. |
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