Parts Washing Solutions | McMaster-Carr

Unlike other solvent-based parts washing solutions, these won't leave anything behind. They have a mild odor. They cannot be sold to the regions listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).

Note: Use only at room temperature; do not heat.

Solutions with 141° flash point are known as high-flash-point solutions.

Liquid
Container Size, gal.	For Use On	For Removing	Flash Point, °F	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
5	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Asphalt, Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Fingerprints, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil, Paint	105°	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, NH, RI, UT	0000000	0000000
5	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil	141°	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, NH, RI, UT	0000000	000000

Solvent-Based Parts Washing Solutions

Leave a corrosion-resistant film on parts after washing. These solutions have a mild odor and contain no chlorinated solvents. They cannot be sold to the regions listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).

Note: Use only at room temperature; do not heat.

Solutions with 141° flash point are known as high-flash-point solutions.

Container
Size, gal.	Container Type	For Use On	For Removing	Flash Point, °F	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Liquid
5	Pail	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil	105°	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, NH, RI, UT	000000	0000000
5	Pail	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil	141°	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, NH, RI, UT	0000000	000000
50	Drum	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil	105°	CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, NH, RI, UT	000000	00000000

Water-Based Parts Washing Solutions

Clean faster by heating these solutions up to 140°. After washing, parts can be rinsed with water.

Dilute liquid concentrate with water. 5-gallon pail makes up to 50 gallons of solution. 55-gallon drum makes up to 500 gallons of solution.

Mix three to eight ounces of powder per gallon of water.

Container
Size	Type	For Use On	For Removing	Max. Temp., °F		Each
Liquid Concentrate
5 gal.	Pail	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Carbon Residue, Epoxy, Grease, Oil, Paint, Rust	140°	0000000	000000
55 gal.	Drum	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Carbon Residue, Epoxy, Grease, Oil, Paint, Rust	140°	0000000	000000
Powder
25 lbs.	Pail	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Titanium	Carbon Residue, Epoxy, Grease, Oil, Paint, Rust	140°	0000000	000000

Low-Foam Water-Based Parts Washing Solutions

This type of solution is good for use in spray washers where foaming can be a concern. It can be heated to 140° for faster cleaning. Dilute with water to make up to 40 gallons of solution.

Liquid Concentrate
Container Size, gal.	For Use On	For Removing	Max. Temp., °F		Each
5	Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	Carbon Residue, Epoxy, Grease, Oil, Paint, Rust	140°	0000000	000000

Solutions for Microbial Parts Washers

Use in bioremediating (also known as self-cleaning) parts washers. Microbes in the solution consume and destroy grease and oil to prevent it from building up in the solution. Dilute with water to make 19 gallons of solution.

Liquid Concentrate
Solution Type	Container Size, gal.	For Use On	For Removing	Max. Temp., °F		Each
Water Based	1	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Asphalt, Carbon Residue, Fingerprints, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil, Paint, Wax	120°	0000000	0000000

Heavy Duty Water-Based Cleaning Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

Also known as semi-aqueous cleaning solutions, these consist of water and other components such as ammonia or citrus. They clean parts with heavy contamination such as buffing and lapping compounds.

Water-based solution can be diluted with water to make up to 10 gallons.

Water-based solutions with ammonia or citrus can be diluted with water to make up to 7 gallons.

Note: Solution with ammonia should be tested before using with plastic. Do not heat.

Liquid Concentrate
Solution Type	Container Size, gal.	For Use On	For Removing	Max. Temp., °F		Each
Water Based	1	Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Oil, Wax	150°	000000	0000000
Water Based with Ammonia	1	Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds	72°	0000000	000000
Water Based with Citrus	1	Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Grease	180°	0000000	000000

Water-Based Cleaning Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

Also known as aqueous cleaning solutions, these water-based solutions are for general purpose cleaning.

Solution for removing carbon residue, grease, and oil can be diluted with water to make up to 20 gallons.

Solution for removing grease and oil from aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, glass, iron, plastic, stainless steel, steel, and titanium can be diluted with water to make up to 7 gallons.

Liquid Concentrate
Container Size, gal.	For Use On	For Removing	Max. Temp., °F		Each
1	Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Carbon Residue, Grease, Oil	150°	0000000	000000
1	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Grease, Oil	150°	0000000	00000

Solvent-Based Cleaning Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

The strongest ultrasonic cleaning solution we offer, it’s also ammonia-free. Rinse with the rinsing solution (sold separately) to dissolve any residue. Note: Do not heat.

Liquid
Solution Type	Container Size, gal.	For Use On	For Removing	Flash Point, °F		Each
Petroleum Based	1	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Asphalt, Carbon Residue, Fingerprints, Flux, Grease, Oil, Sulfides, Wax	88°	0000000	000000

Rinsing Solutions

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Rinsing Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

Dissolve residue that solvent-based cleaning solutions can leave behind. This solution contains no chlorinated solvents. For plastic, test before use. Note: Do not heat.

Liquid
Solution Type	Container Size, gal.	For Use On	For Removing	Max. Temp., °F		Each
Petroleum Based	1	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Grease, Oil	72°	0000000	000000

Disinfecting Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

In addition to a cleaner, this solution performs as a disinfectant, deodorant, germicide, and fungicide. It can be diluted with water to make up to 16 gallons. This solution cannot be sold to regions outside the United States due to regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds). Note: Do not heat.

Liquid Concentrate
Solution Type	Container Size, oz.	For Use On	For Removing	Max. Temp., °F	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Water Based	16	Glass, Stainless Steel	Bacteria	72°	Outside United States	000000	000000