GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Cleaner 440 is a heavy duty liquid cleaner formulated for use in both spray washer and immersion tank operations. It incorporates a unique blend of surfactants that are stable in a high caustic media and thus maintain their cleaning effectiveness. Removal of heavy soils, rust, and paint are quickly accomplished due to highly active penetrating agents and sequestrants. A high tolerance for contamination provides for sustained cleaning power and longer tank life. When parts are not rinsed, Cleaner 440 provides moderate rust inhibition.
PROPERTIES:
Form: Clear Liquid
Density: 10.0 lb./gal.
Foam: Controlled
Rinsing: Complete
Alkalinity: High
Wetting: Excellent
Flash Point: None
pH @ 1%: 12.0
USE PROCEDURE: Cleaner 440 is used at 1% to 4% and 120°F to 170°F in spray washer systems, vibratory units and ultrasonics. A concentration of 5% to 15% by volume at 160°F to rolling boil is generally used for immersion operations. Cleaner 440 can also be used at ambient temperatures. Extremely heavy soil loads and/or rust may require higher concentrations. A rolling boil often provides sufficient agitation to increase the cleaning effectiveness on difficult soil loads. Other means of agitation can be air or mechanical. Safe on iron, steel, and copper. May darken some alloys. Not safe on aluminum, galvanize, zinc die cast, and other soft metals.
SAFETY DATA: Contains sodium hydroxide. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. DO NOT INGEST. When handling, wear rubber gloves, goggles and any other appropriate equipment or clothing to avoid skin contact. Avoid contact with clothing. Should contact occur, flush skin with water; for eyes, flood with large amounts of water for 15 minutes and get medical attention. If ingestion occurs, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Drink fruit juice, milk or vinegar and get medical attention immediately. Read the Material Safety Data sheet before using.
The information contained in the bulletin is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate. All recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Michigan Industrial Coating, Inc. disclaims any liability in connection with the use of the data or suggestions.
