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237 Products

Most Likely Products

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

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

2 products

Surface-Preparation Cleaners

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

3 products

Degreasers

Cut through grease and oil to clean equipment and surfaces

21 products

Parts Washing Solutions

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

5 products

Hexane

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

1 product

All Results

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Surface-Preparation Cleaners

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

3 products

Degreasers

Cut through grease and oil to clean equipment and surfaces

21 products

Motor Cleaners

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

1 product

Adhesive Removers

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

15 products

Brake Cleaners

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

5 products

Multipurpose Cleaners

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

12 products

Ink Removers

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

1 product

Electrical Parts Cleaners

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

22 products

Conformal Coating Removers

Strip conformal coatings from circuit boards for maintenance and repair

3 products

Sealant Removers

Clean sealant and caulk off tools and other surfaces

1 product

Battery Terminal Cleaners

Remove acid and corrosion from batteries

1 product

Deodorizers

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

6 products

Biocides

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

1 product

Mold Release Cleaners

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

2 products

Optical Equipment Cleaning Kits

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

1 product

Laundry Stain Removers

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

3 products

Antistatic Sprays

Neutralize static buildup to protect electronic equipment from damage

1 product

Coolant Anti-Foaming Liquids

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

1 product

Windshield Washer Fluid

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

4 products

Air Tool Cleaners

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

1 product

Cable Gel Removers

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

4 products

Galvanization Buildup Removers

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

2 products

Disinfectants

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

4 products

Paint Thinners

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

7 products

Swabs

Cotton, clean room, antistatic, sterile, and wet swabs

3 products

Raw Materials

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

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

2 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

Ethyl Acetate

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

1 product

Heptane

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

1 product

Isopropyl Alcohol

Typically used as a disinfectant, solvent, and oil stabilizer

5 products

Naphtha

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

2 products

Acetone

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

3 products

Kerosene

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

1 product

Mineral Spirits

A low-odor alternative to paint thinners and cleaners

3 products

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol

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

3 products

Mineral Oil

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

8 products

Triethanolamine

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

1 product

Xylene

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

3 products

Nitric Acid

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

10 products

Propylene Glycol

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

2 products

White Vinegar

Often used as a disinfectant, base neutralizer, and herbicide

2 products

Glycerin

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

3 products

Fabricating and Machining

Parts Washing Solutions

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

5 products

Polish

Clean, shine, and protect hard surfaces

3 products

Electropolishing Solutions

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

2 products

Fastening and Joining

Adhesive Cement

Form strong bonds on plastic, rubber, ceramic, and other materials

22 products

Adhesive Primers

Prepare surfaces before adding adhesives to improve bonding strength

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

Safety Equipment

Antiseptics

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

6 products

Lubricating

Antiseize Lubricants

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

3 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Freeze Sprays

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

5 products