SUPER RUSTRIPPER / GARDOCLEAN A 5745

Description

PRIMARY APPLICATION
SUPER RUSTRIPPER a versatile alkaline compound, does the work of three materials, a rust stripper, a
paint stripper and a detergent. In one operation, it removes rust, many paint finishes, phosphate coatings, as
well as forming lubricants, carbon and shop soils. As a result, it replaces acid pickling to eliminate the
danger of hydrogen embrittlement and blistering of subsequently applied plated coatings.

It can be applied by tank immersion or spray washing. Super Rustripper meets federal specification TT-C-
490C, Method V. It’s also authorized by the USDA for use in federally inspected meat and poultry plants.

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Chemical Composition ………………………………..Contains caustic soda, alkaline salts, sequestering

agents and surfactants

Appearance……………………………………………….As Received: White to yellow powder

As Used: Clear solution

Odor …………………………………………………………None
Bulk Density ………………………………………………996 g/l (8.3 lbs/gal)
Flash Point ………………………………………………..None
Foam Tendency …………………………………………Slight
Recommended Diluents………………………………Water
Maximum Solubility …………………………………….600 g/l (5 lbs/gal) at boiling
Behavior in Hard Water……………………………….Sequesters
Rinsability………………………………………………….Fair
Biodegradable Surfactants…………………………..Yes
Phosphorous-Free ……………………………………..Yes
Viscosity ……………………………………………………N/A
Hygroscopic Tendency ……………………………….High
Normal Working Concentrations…………………..120 – 600 g/l (1 – 5 lbs/gal) for tank immersion
15 – 60 g/l (2 – 8 oz/gal) for spray washing

Normal Working Temperatures…………………….71°C (160°F) to boiling
pH at Working Concentrations……………………..13+
Effect of Working Solutions on Metals…………..Rate of metal loss from one-hour immersion in
Super Ruststripper, 60 g/L (8 oz/gal), 71°C (160°F),
projected for one year, is as follows:
metal (alloy) mm/y in/yr
steel 0.00 0.000
stainless steel 0.00 0.000
aluminum attacks attacks
zinc 5.79 0.228
magnesium 0.00 0.000
brass 0.05 0.002
copper 0.08 0.003
chrome plate 0.08 0.003
galvanized steel* 3.93 0.152
zinc stripper

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
By Tank Immersion: Recommended concentration is 120 to 600 g/l (1 to 5 Ib/gal) of water from 71°C
(160°F) to a rolling boil. Immersion time will be determined by the type of soils to be removed.
By SprayWasher: Recommended concentration is 15 to 60 g/l (2 to 8 oz/gal) of water, 71° to 82°C (160° to
180°F).
SOLUTIONS CONTROL
Concentrations are titrated using Gardotest Procedure 92 and Gardotest Procedure 58.
For free and total alkalinity use Gardotest Procedure 123.
For concentrations use Gardotest Procedure 92 or Gardotest Procedure 58. Gardotest Procedure 92:
Sample Size: 1.0 ml
Factor: 10
Gardotest Procedure 58:
Sample Size: 10.0 mls
Factor: 2.5
For free and total alkalinity use Gardotest Procedure 123. (See Procedure)

EQUIPMENT
Chemical Dispensing: The Chemetall Slurry Feed System can be used to premix powdered products with
water allowing them to become slurries. The slurries can then be fed into the process automatically with a
process controller and/or the proper chemical feed pump. The system includes a slurry tank, tank stand,
mixer and chemical feed pump. Please contact the Chemetall Process Equipment and Engineering
Department for specific recommendations.
NOTES ON USE (See Safety Data Sheet)
SAFETY AND HANDLING
Prior to handling and use of any of the materials referenced in this document, the Safety Data Sheets should
be read and understood by all personnel in contact with these materials.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
STORAGE
Dry indoor storage at temperatures between 40°F and 100°F (4.4°C and 37.8°C) is recommended, away
from any incompatible materials referenced in the Safety Data Sheets. All containers should be tightly
closed when not in use.
DISPOSAL
Any disposal of the materials referenced in this document should be in accordance with all applicable
federal, state, providential and local regulations. The process solution can contain components other than
those present in the materials as supplied. Analysis of process solutions may be required prior to disposal.