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Xylene

Thin and clean up anti-rust paint, lacquers, varnishes, and adhesives

3 products

Electrical Parts Cleaners

Eliminate dirt, oil, and rust from relays, circuit boards, and other electronics

22 products

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol

Typically used as a fuel, antifreeze, disinfectant, and solvent for varnishes

3 products

Parts Washing Solutions

Add to parts washers to remove dirt, oil, grease, rust, and other contaminants

5 products

Degreasers

Cut through grease and oil to clean equipment and surfaces

21 products

Isopropyl Alcohol

Typically used as a disinfectant, solvent, and oil stabilizer

5 products

Adhesive Removers

Dissolve adhesive residue from a variety of surfaces including metal, glass, and concrete

38 products

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Xylene

Thin and clean up anti-rust paint, lacquers, varnishes, and adhesives

3 products

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol

Typically used as a fuel, antifreeze, disinfectant, and solvent for varnishes

3 products

Isopropyl Alcohol

Typically used as a disinfectant, solvent, and oil stabilizer

5 products

Hexane

Commonly used as a degreaser and cleaner as well as in paint thinners and glues

1 product

Toluene

Often used in paint thinners and as a solvent in metal cleaners and adhesives

1 product

Naphtha

Thin and clean up paint, stains, and varnishes; faster drying and more powerful than mineral spirits

2 products

White Vinegar

Often used as a disinfectant, base neutralizer, and herbicide

2 products

Mineral Spirits

A low-odor alternative to paint thinners and cleaners

3 products

Kerosene

Often used to fuel small heaters and lanterns, prevent rust, and lubricate parts

1 product

Ethyl Acetate

Often used as a solvent and as an ingredient in paint hardeners and circuit board cleaners

1 product

Mineral Oil

Often used to lubricate and prevent rust on parts and machinery as well as maintain workbench tops

8 products

Nitric Acid

Often used to clean electronics, etch metal, treat wood, and pickle and passivate stainless steel

10 products

Acetone

Often used to thin and remove adhesives from metal parts; faster drying than methyl ethyl ketone

3 products

Propylene Glycol

Often used in heat exchangers, liquid chillers, and water treatment

2 products

Heptane

Often used as a cleaner, fuel, and thinner for rubber cement

1 product

Ethylene Glycol

Typically used as a coolant, paint thinner, and solvent for coatings

3 products

Triethanolamine

Often mixed into polishes and metal working fluids as well as used to neutralize acids

1 product

Glycerin

Commonly used as an antifreeze, solvent, plasticizer, moistening agent, and pressure gauge fluid

3 products

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Often used as a thinner for resins, adhesives, fiberglass, and lacquers

2 products

Methanol

Typically used as a solvent in lacquers, varnishes, and shellacs

3 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Electrical Parts Cleaners

Eliminate dirt, oil, and rust from relays, circuit boards, and other electronics

22 products

Degreasers

Cut through grease and oil to clean equipment and surfaces

21 products

Adhesive Removers

Dissolve adhesive residue from a variety of surfaces including metal, glass, and concrete

38 products

Motor Cleaners

Remove dirt, grease, and wax to keep electric motors and generators working efficiently

1 product

Brake Cleaners

Remove grease, oil, and brake fluid from brakes without leaving a residue

5 products

Carburetor Cleaners

Remove dirt, gum, and varnish from carburetors and heat valves

1 product

Surface-Preparation Cleaners

Clean and degrease surfaces so paint, coatings, adhesives, and cement will stick

2 products

Ink Removers

Clean ink stains off a variety of surfaces such as fabric, carpet, and rubber

1 product

Mold Release Cleaners

Eliminate moisture, dirt, oils, and release agents from molds

2 products

Air Tool Cleaners

Add a few drops to the inlet of air tools to purge rust, dirt, and varnish

1 product

Epoxy Removers

Wipe excess epoxy and solder paste off of circuit boards and other electronics

2 products

Multipurpose Cleaners

Remove dirt, grime, and stains from most surfaces, even in clean rooms and freezers

2 products

Deodorizers

Eliminate odors in everything from trash cans and bathrooms to machine coolant and wastewater

13 products

Laundry Stain Removers

Treat heavy oil and grease stains before washing uniforms, aprons, and other fabrics

3 products

Windshield Washer Fluid

Wash away dirt, salt, and insects on vehicle windshields for a streak-free shine

4 products

Galvanization Buildup Removers

Purge galvanization from punch presses, sheet metal benders, and other equipment

2 products

Asphalt Removers

Remove asphalt, top coatings, and sealers from tools and equipment

2 products

Battery Terminal Cleaners

Remove acid and corrosion from batteries

1 product

Disinfectants

Kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on a wide variety of surfaces, from glass to stainless steel

24 products

Biocides

Eliminate foul odors in machine-tool reservoirs and wastewater by inhibiting bacteria growth

1 product

Antistatic Sprays

Neutralize static buildup to protect electronic equipment from damage

1 product

Graffiti Removers

Remove graffiti, paint, and varnish from most surfaces, such as concrete and steel

3 products

Cable Gel Removers

Clean dirt, grease, tar, and wax from fiber-optic and telecommunication cables before splicing them

4 products

Optical Equipment Cleaning Kits

Wipe oil and dust off optical devices such as solar cells, laser hardware, and mirrors

1 product

Coolant Anti-Foaming Liquids

Reduce foam in machine-tool coolant systems to keep them running smoothly

1 product

Molding Machine Cleaners

Purge colors, resins, and carbon build-up from molding machines to avoid downtime and waste

3 products

Paint Thinners

Dilute paint and coatings to spray thin layers; also helps remove paint

7 products

Fabricating and Machining

Parts Washing Solutions

Add to parts washers to remove dirt, oil, grease, rust, and other contaminants

5 products

Parts Washers

Pump solution through a spigot or hose to clean parts in the basin

32 products

Parts Washer Filters

Change out used filters or catch grease, oil, and debris to extend the life of your solution

1 product

Parts Washer Replacement Parts

Replace parts such as pumps, hose, and fusible links

6 products

Parts Washing Cans

Save space and solution when cleaning small parts or just a few items

15 products

Polish

Clean, shine, and protect hard surfaces

4 products

3D-Printed-Part Solvents

Remove ridges from printed plastic pieces for a polished finish

1 product

Electropolishing Solutions

Smooth, brighten, and passivate metal parts for a mirror-like finish

2 products

Fastening and Joining

Adhesive Primers

Prepare surfaces before adding adhesives to improve bonding strength

3 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Freeze Sprays

Chill individual electronic components on a circuit board to troubleshoot one circuit at a time

5 products

Lubricating

Antiseize Lubricants

Prevent threaded fasteners from sticking due to rust, dirt, and heat

3 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Electrical Insulating Varnish

Coat wire and other metal electrical parts to protect them from oil, chemicals, and moisture

6 products

Battery Terminal Coatings

Apply to battery terminals to shield them from corrosive acid fumes

2 products

Battery-Terminal Washers

Stop battery acid fumes from corroding terminal posts

1 product

Safety Equipment

Spill-Control Kits

Everything you need to clean up chemical, oil, and water spills

1 product

Sorbents

Soak up spills to stop them from spreading

1 product

Antiseptics

Clean minor cuts, scrapes, and burns to reduce the risk of infection

6 products