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    16 Products

    Aluminum Cleaners

    Image of Product. Jug. Front orientation. Aluminum Cleaners.

    Jug

    Quickly brighten and clean dull or dirty aluminum surfaces. These cleaners can either be brushed on or sprayed through a pressure washer. No scrubbing required. Good for any acid-resistant surface.
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    On
    For Removing
    1-3
    4-Up
    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1Water BasedHarshAluminum
    Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax000000000000000000
     

    Metal Brighteners

    Image of Product. Bottle. Front orientation. Metal Brighteners.

    Bottle

    Remove oxidation, discoloration, and heat stains from most metals without causing pitting or other surface damage. Brighteners are often used to finish metal surfaces after welding and other fabrication processes. Dip, wipe, or spray on; then rinse off with water.
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    Liquids
    Jar32Water BasedHarshAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless SteelTarnish00000000000000
     

    Clean Room Metal Polish/Cleaners

    Designed for use in Fed. Spec. Class 100 and ISO Class 5 clean rooms, these cleaners won't leave a residue that could attract contaminants. They come sterilized and double bagged. They are also NSF registered A7 for use in food-processing environments as long as they do not contact food.
    Polish/Cleaner—Liquid
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Clean Room Metal Polish/Cleaners.
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    oz.
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    Clean Room Std.
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    Aerosol Can8Solvent BasedHarshAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless SteelDirt, TarnishFed. Std. Class 100, ISO Class 5
    NSF Registered A7
    Outside North America000000000000

    Boiler Cleaners/Conditioners

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Boiler Cleaners/Conditioners.
    In addition to cleaning steam and hot water boilers, these conditioners control foam and pH levels to improve boiler efficiency and reduce energy costs. They also have corrosion inhibitors to prevent scale and mineral buildup between cleanings.
    Container
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    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Scale0000000000000
     

    Scale Removers for Chillers and Boilers

    Image of Product. Jug. Front orientation. Scale Removers. Scale Removers for Chillers and Boilers, Jug.
    Image of Product. Pail. Front orientation. Scale Removers. Scale Removers for Chillers and Boilers, Pail.

    Jug

    Pail

    Remove scale from water-cooled condensers, chillers, and non-potable water boilers.
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    Each
    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1Water BasedHarshAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, ScalePhosphoric Acid (40-60% Concentration)0000000000000
     
    Powders
    Pail10Water BasedHarshAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, ScaleSulfamic Acid (60-100% Concentration)000000000000
     

    Aluminum Polish/Cleaner/Protectants

    Free of abrasives and corrosives commonly found in other metal polish, this polish won’t damage or degrade aluminum surfaces. Use it on bare or painted aluminum to clean, polish, and leave a protective coating in a single application. Often used in the aerospace industry on aircraft exteriors, it is also free of waxes and other ingredients that leave unsightly swirls and restrict repainting or refinishing.
    Polish/Cleaner—Paste
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Aluminum Polish/Cleaner/Protectants, Jar.

    Jar

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    Jar1Water BasedModerateAluminum
    Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax0000000000000

    Metal Polish/Cleaner/Protectants

    Clean, polish, and protect aluminum, brass, copper, chrome, and stainless steel with this polish. It removes oxidation, tarnish, and surface rust without scratching or dulling brushed finishes.
    Polish/Cleaner—Paste
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Metal Polish/Cleaner/Protectants, Tube.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Metal Polish/Cleaner/Protectants, Jar.

    Tube

    Jar

    Cannot Be Sold To—Polish cannot be sold to the listed areas due to VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) regulations.
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    Each
    Tube3 oz.Water BasedMildAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, WaxCalifornia, Canada000000000000
    Jar1 lb.Water BasedMildAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax000000000000

    Mold Polish

    Polish molds, dies, fixtures, and molded materials. This polish removes plate-out, oxidation, and stains.
    Polish/Cleaner—Paste
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Mold Polish, Tube.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Mold Polish, Jar.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polish. Mold Polish, Pail.

    Tube

    Jar

    Pail

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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Tube3 oz.Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax0000000000000120000000000000000
    Jar1 lb.Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax0000000000000———0
    Pail5 lb.Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax0000000000000———0

    Scale Removers for External Surfaces

    Image of Product. Jug. Front orientation. Scale Removers. Scale Removers for External Surfaces.

    Jug

    Often used on the outside of cooling towers and condensers, these scale removers cling to vertical surfaces to dissolve scale and mineral deposits. Less harsh than other scale removers for external surfaces, they are safe for use on galvanized steel, stainless steel, and soft metals, such as aluminum and brass.
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    Gels
    Jug1Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Scale0000000000000
     

    Scale Removers for Pumps and Heat Exchangers

    Image of Product. Jug. Front orientation. Scale Removers. Scale Removers for Pumps and Heat Exchangers.

    Jug

    Remove scale and mineral deposits without damaging aluminum, brass, and other soft metals commonly found in pumps and heat exchangers. These scale removers also prevent new scale from forming when you flush equipment with water after cleaning.
    Container
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    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, Scale0000000000000
     

    Scale Removers for Drinking Water Chillers and Boilers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scale Removers. Scale Removers for Drinking Water Chillers and Boilers.
    Dissolve scale and mineral buildup in drinking water systems with these scale removers. Use them in tanks, evaporators, chillers, boilers, and water heaters.
    NSF/ANSI 60—They meet NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for use with components that come into contact with drinking water.
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    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Liquid Concentrates
    Jug1Water BasedModerateAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, SteelDirt, Grease, Oil, ScaleHydrogen Chloride (<10% Concentration)Food and Beverage
    NSF/ANSI 60
    0000000000000
     
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