Cerfa-Kleen 5385 is an ambient temperature, non-nitrited spray cleaner with short-term in-plant rust inhibition. The non-foaming formulation has no chelates, but is stabilized for use in moderately hard water. Cerfa-Kleen 5385 presents no barrier to subsequent coating or welding operations.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance |
Clear, amber liquid |
Total Alkali |
9.1 + 0.3% as Na2O |
pH, 2% Solution |
9.4 + 0.1 |
Effect on Metals |
Safe on all metals |
Free Caustic |
None |
Phosphates |
None |
Solubility |
Freely soluble in water |
Operating Temperature |
100 - 150°F |
Use Concentration |
2 to 3% by volume |
CONTROL
A working bath is controlled by titration.
1. Take 25 ml. sample of bath
2. Fill buret with 0.1N HCl
3. Add 4 to 6 drops methyl orange indicator to sample
4. Titrate to red end point and record ml. of titrant
Equivalent: 7 ml. titrant = 1% concentration
APPLICATIONS
Cerfa-Kleen 5385 may be used to remove light soils, including soluble coolants, metal forming compounds and shop soils.
SHELF LIFE
Approximately one (1) year
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Cerfa-Kleen 5385 is shipped in 55 (U.S.) gallon (208 liter) drums.
SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION
Cleaning Compound - Liquid
STORAGE/HANDLING/DISPOSABILITY
No health or safety hazards exist when Cerfa-Kleen 5385 is stored, used and disposed of in accordance with instructions given on the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product.
WARRANTY
The information given here is considered to be correct and is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. No warranties are expressed or implied, since the use of our products is beyond our control. Statements concerning the use of Houghton products are not to be construed as recommending the infringement of any patent.
EXPORT STATEMENT
This commodity and its technology are subject to the export control laws and regulations of the United States Government. Buyer agrees that it shall not make any disposition, by way of export, diversion, transshipment, re-export or otherwise, except as expressly permitted under United States law.