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15 Products

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
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	3190N11	000000

Scale Removers for Chillers and Boilers


Jug	Pail

Remove scale from water-cooled condensers, chillers, and non-potable water boilers.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Net Wt., lb.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Primary Chemical		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	—	Water Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	Phosphoric Acid	3385K21	000000


		Jug	5	—	Water Based	Harsh	Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	Hydrogen Chloride	3385K16	000000


		Powders



				Pail	—	10	Water Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	Sulfamic Acid	3677K1	000000

Calcium, Lime, and Rust Removers


Jug	Pail	Drum

Clean rust and lime deposits such as calcium and scale from HVAC systems, coolers, tools, and vehicles. These removers are nonabrasive and noncorrosive, so they won’t damage surfaces. Derived from plants, they don’t contain toxic chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, alcohol, or phosphates. These removers break down quickly, so they won’t pollute air and water. They’re NSF registered for use in food- and beverage-processing facilities, and meet the EPA Safer Choice standard for environmentally friendly ingredients. They also help you meet LEED Green Building standards.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Specs. Met	Food Industry Std.		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Concrete, Copper, Fiberglass, Glass, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic	Lime Stains, Rust	EPA Safer Choice Standard	NSF Registered A3	7022N11	000000


		Pail	5	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Concrete, Copper, Fiberglass, Glass, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic	Lime Stains, Rust	EPA Safer Choice Standard	NSF Registered A3	7022N12	000000
		Drum	55	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Concrete, Copper, Fiberglass, Glass, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic	Lime Stains, Rust	EPA Safer Choice Standard	NSF Registered A3	7022N13	00000000

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.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Primary Chemical	Environment	Food Industry Std.		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	Hydrogen Chloride	Food and Beverage	NSF/ANSI 60	3164N11	000000

No-Rinse Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners

Aerosol

Can

Spray on to clean without rinsing. Use these cleaners to remove dirt, oil, and contaminants from air conditioner coils.

NSF Registered P1—They are NSF registered P1 for use in food-processing environments.

	Container
	Type	Net. Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Food Industry Std.		Each
Liquids



		Aerosol Can	18	Water Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Wax	NSF Registered P1	17315K25	000000

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.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Gels



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	3190N12	000000

Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners

Pail

Brush or spray on; then rinse off. These cleaners contain sodium hydroxide for tough jobs. Use them to remove dirt, oil, and contaminants from air conditioner coils.

	Container
	Type	Size, gal.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquid Concentrates



		Pail	5	Water Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Wax	17315K42	0000000

Bottles

		Each
Spray Guns with Two Quart Bottle	17315K29	0000000

Air Conditioner Pan Cleaner Tablets

Tablets gradually dissolve, preventing deposits from developing on the pan. They keep your condensate pan clean and odor-free. Use one tablet per ton of system capacity each month.

For Max. Air Conditioner Cooling Cap., BTU/hr	No. of Tablets	Useful Life, mo.		Each
180,000	200	1	3745T11	000000

Air Conditioner Pan Cleaner Pads

Pads release an antibacterial agent when wet. They keep your condensate pan clean and odor-free. They cannot be sold to regions outside the United States due to regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).

For Max. Air Conditioner Cooling Cap., BTU/hr	Useful Life, mo.	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
60,000	6	Outside United States	3745T12	000000
180,000	6	Outside United States	3745T15	00000