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No-Residue Solvent-Based Parts Washing Solutions

Unlike other solvent-based parts washing solutions, these won't leave anything behind. They have a mild odor.

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

141° F Flash Point—Solutions with 141° F flash point are known as high-flash-point solutions.

Cannot Be Sold To—These solutions cannot be sold to the areas listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).

	Container
	Size, gal.	Type	Solution Type	For Use On	For Removing	Flash Point, ° F	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Liquids



		5	Pail	Solvent Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Glass, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Asphalt, Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Fingerprints, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil, Paint	105	California	1974N11	0000000


		5	Pail	Solvent Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil	141	California	3457K15	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.

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

141° F Flash Point—Solutions with 141° F flash point are known as high-flash-point solutions.

Cannot Be Sold To—These solutions cannot be sold to the areas listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).

	Container
	Size, gal.	Type	Solution Type	For Use On	For Removing	Flash Point, ° F	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Liquids



		5	Pail	Solvent Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil	105	California	3229K1	0000000


		5	Pail	Solvent Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil	141	California	3457K11	000000
		50	Drum	Solvent Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Buffing and Polishing Compounds, Grease, Lapping Compounds, Oil	105	California	3229K3	00000000

Motor Cleaners

Keep electric motors and generators working efficiently by removing dirt, grease, oil, gum, and wax.

NSF Registered K2—These cleaners are NSF registered K2 for use in food-processing environments.

										Each
	Solvent Power, Kb	Container Net Wt., oz.	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Temp. Range, ° F	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Food Industry Std.		1-11	12-Up
Aerosol Can—Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



		129	18	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Gum, Wax	-20 to 450	15,000	NSF Registered K2	3422K21	000000	000000

Adhesive Removers


Aerosol Can	Spray Bottle	Bottle	Jug

Remove adhesives and residue from a broad range of surfaces. These removers are effective on common adhesives, such as those found on labels and tape.

Easy-Peel Adhesive Removers—Cleanly peel away tape, labels, and other adhesives without leaving any residue behind. These are our most surface-safe removers—they break the adhesive’s surface bond rather than dissolving the adhesive. They have the mildest odor of our removers and do not need to be rinsed after use.

Citrus Oil—The most common general purpose adhesive removers. They’re safe for most hard and soft surfaces and have a mild citrus odor. However, they leave an oily residue and should be rinsed with soap and water after use.

Acetone—Our fastest-acting adhesive removers. They work on hard surfaces and don’t require rinsing after use, but they have a strong odor and can damage paint, coatings, and finishes. Higher concentrations are more aggressive on both the adhesive and the underlying surface.

Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Removers cannot be sold to Canada due to local chemical regulations.

	Container											Each		Package
	Type	Size	Form	For Removing	For Use On	Solution Type	Primary Chemical	Primary Chemical Concentration	Harshness	Mfr. Model No.	Cannot Be Sold To		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Adhesive Removers







				Goo Gone

				Spray Bottle	24 fl. oz.	Gel	Adhesive, Labels, Gum, Wax	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Fabric, Fiberglass, Glass, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic, Wood	Solvent Based	Citrus Oil	1% to 5%	Harsh	—	Canada	7984T239	000000	4	7984T277	000000


				Bottle	8 fl. oz.	Liquid	Adhesive, Labels, Gum, Wax	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Fabric, Fiberglass, Glass, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic, Wood	Solvent Based	Citrus Oil	3% to 5%	Harsh	—	Canada	7984T11	0000	12	7984T112	00000
				Jug	32 fl. oz.	Liquid	Adhesive, Labels, Gum, Wax	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Fabric, Fiberglass, Glass, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic, Wood	Solvent Based	Citrus Oil	3% to 5%	Harsh	—	Canada	7984T13	00000	6	7984T132	000000
				Jug	1 gal.	Liquid	Adhesive, Labels, Gum, Wax	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Fabric, Fiberglass, Glass, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic, Wood	Solvent Based	Citrus Oil	3% to 5%	Harsh	—	Canada	7984T15	00000	4	7984T152	000000




						3M

						Aerosol Can	18 oz.	Liquid	Adhesive	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone	Solvent Based	Acetone	15% to 25%	Harsh	97974	Canada	66595A104	00000	—	———	0


						Easy-Peel Adhesive Removers



								Aerosol Can	11 oz.	Liquid	Adhesive, Labels, Gum, Wax	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Fabric, Fiberglass, Glass, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic, Wood	Solvent Based	Petroleum Distillates	80% to 100%	Harsh	—	—	74025T81	00000	6	74025T814	00000


								Spray Bottle	22 fl. oz.	Liquid	Adhesive, Labels, Gum, Wax	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Carpet, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Fabric, Fiberglass, Glass, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Stone, Vinyl Plastic, Wood	Solvent Based	Petroleum Distillates	80% to 100%	Harsh	—	—	74025T82	00000	6	74025T824	000000

General Purpose Electrical Parts Cleaners and Sealant

Designed to be used together to improve the performance of electrical connections, cleaners remove oxidation and corrosion on connections while sealants coat them to prevent oxidation and corrosion.

Cleaners


Aerosol Can	Squeeze Bottle

Cleaners provide long-lasting protection for all metal surfaces.

	Container
	Size, fl. oz.	Net Wt., oz.	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
Aerosol Cans—Flammable (Solvent Based)



		—	5	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil	-29 to 392	8381T11	000000


		Aerosol Cans—Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



				—	5 3/4	Mild	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil	-29 to 392	8381T12	00000


				Squeeze Bottles—Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



						0.85	—	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil	-29 to 392	8381T13	00000

Sealants for Metal Surfaces


Aerosol Can	Squeeze Bottle

Sealants for metal surfaces protect electrical contacts and connections in high humidity, corrosive, and salty environments.

	Container
	Size, fl. oz.	Net Wt., oz.	Harshness	For Use On	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
Aerosol Cans—Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



		—	5 3/4	Mild	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	-29 to 410	8381T25	000000


		Squeeze Bottles—Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



				0.85	—	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	-29 to 410	8381T16	00000

Sealants for Gold Surfaces


Aerosol Can	Squeeze Bottle

Sealants for gold surfaces improve conductivity and provide lasting protection.

	Container
	Size, fl. oz.	Net Wt., oz.	Harshness	For Use On	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
Aerosol Cans—Flammable (Solvent Based)



		—	5	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	-49 to 464	8381T17	000000


		Aerosol Cans—Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



				—	5 3/4	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	-49 to 464	8381T18	00000


				Squeeze Bottles—Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



						0.85	—	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	-49 to 464	8381T19	00000

Adhesive Primers for Film, Signs, and Labels


4 fl. oz. Container, Spray Bottle	32 fl. oz. Container, Spray Bottle

Spray these adhesive primers onto a mounting surface to quickly and smoothly apply signs, labels, and protective films. These primers float adhesive-backed sheets above a surface until you press them down, giving you time to position the sheet and remove any wrinkles. Since the sheet doesn’t stick right away, you can apply large sheets without needing a second pair of hands. These primers also work with non-adhesive films. Even in hot or cold temperatures, your sheet will stay put.

Clean the mounting surface with adhesive primer before applying a film, so no residue is trapped underneath. Use a smoothing tool (sold separately) to squeeze out air bubbles and excess fluid. Drying time depends on application—most decals and films will dry within 90 seconds, but 3D printer sheets should dry for 24 hours before printing.

Container
Size, fl. oz.	Type	Drying Time, sec.	Consistency	Viscosity	Color		Each



	4	Spray Bottle	90	Thin Liquid	Not Rated	Amber	3476N11	00000


	32	Spray Bottle	90	Thin Liquid	Not Rated	Amber	3476N12	00000

Smoothing Tools

		Each
Film and Label Smoothing Tool, 4" Wide Blade	3477N11	00000	00000

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.

Container
Type	Net Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Clean Room Std.	Food Industry Std.	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Aerosol Can	8	Solvent Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Tarnish	Fed. Std. Class 100, ISO Class 5	NSF Registered A7	Outside North America	7456T1	000000

Metal Mold Release Cleaners

Aerosol

Can

Spray on all types of metal molds to eliminate moisture, dirt, oils, and release agents. Stem is male.

	Container							Each		Package
	Type	Net Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Temp. Range, ° F		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Liquids



		Aerosol Can	12	Solvent Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Adhesive, Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax	32 to 300	3311K211	00000	12	3311K212	0000000

Electrical Parts Cleaners for Contacts

Less harsh than general purpose electrical cleaners, these cleaners are suitable for the delicate contacts in electronics and printed circuit boards. They remove oxidation and corrosion from metal surfaces, giving your components long-lasting protection and reducing connection failures.

Aerosol Cans

NSF Registered K2—Cleaners that are NSF registered K2 or NSF registered P1 can be used in food-processing environments.

Cannot Be Sold To—Product labeling requirements and/or PFAS regulations restrict sales to the listed jurisdictions/areas.

										Each
	Solvent Power, Kb	Container Net Wt., oz.	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Temp. Range, ° F	Food Industry Std.	Cannot Be Sold To		1-11	12-Up
Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



		128	20	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Dust, Wax	50 to 110	NSF Registered K2	Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Outside United States and Canada	7437K231	000000	000000

Electrical Insulating Varnish


Aerosol Can	Bottle

Protect motor winding wire, transformers, and other metal electrical parts from oils, chemicals, and moisture with these abrasion- and wear-resistant coatings. They are solvent based, so they dry quickly. Choose a varnish with a dielectric strength that’s greater than the voltage of the electrical equipment it protects.

Bottle—Varnish in a bottle includes an application brush. The brush is also good for touchups.

Clear—Clear varnish leaves a transparent film so components can be inspected.

Red and Green—Red and green varnish stand out for identification when used to coat wire.

Cannot Be Sold To—Varnish that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted by product labeling requirements.

			Container								Each
	Color	Dielectric Strength, V/mil	Net Wt., oz.	Size, fl. oz.	Harshness	For Use On	Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met	Cannot Be Sold To		1-11	12-Up
Aerosol Cans—Flammable (Solvent Based)



		Clear	2,300	15 1/4	—	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel	0 to 310	ASTM D115	—	7437K21	000000	00000


		Clear	3,000	12	—	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel	-20 to 355	—	Canada	7437K303	00000	00000
		Red	2,600	15 1/4	—	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel	0 to 310	ASTM D115	—	7437K19	00000	0000
		Green	2,890	15 1/4	—	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel	0 to 310	ASTM D115	—	7437K22	00000	00000


		Bottles—Flammable (Solvent Based)



				Clear	3,000	—	1.8	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel	-20 to 355	—	Canada	7437K304	00000	00000


				Red	3,700	—	1.8	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel	-40 to 355	—	Canada	7437K305	00000	00000

Cable Gel Removers


Packet	Bottle, 32 fl. oz. Container	Jug 1 gal. Container

Remove gels, blocking and filling compounds, dirt, grease, oil, tar, and wax often found in or on outdoor telecommunications cables before splicing them together to make a reliable connection. These solvent-based removers are safe to use on cable insulation and components, metals, and most plastics. All rinse clean with water.

Wipes—Wipes come ready to use. Simply wipe them on your cables.

Liquids—Use a brush or saturate a cloth to apply liquids to your cables.

Cannot Be Sold To—They cannot be sold to the listed areas due to local product labeling requirements.

			Wipe
	Container Type	Container Size	Lg.	Wd.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Wipes



		Packet	—	11"	8"	Solvent Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax	Outside United States	12	6027N111	000000


		Liquids



				Bottle	32 fl. oz.	—	—	Solvent Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax	Outside United States	1	6027N112	00000


				Jug	1 gal.	—	—	Solvent Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax	Outside United States	1	6027N113	000000

Corrosion-Inhibiting Antiseize Lubricants for Electrical Connections

Apply to electrical connections such as switches and lugs to prevent corrosion, enhance conductivity, and suppress arcing. These inhibitors protect and lubricate the connection while sealing out liquids and gases.

The compound is easy to apply with the included brush.

	Container				Temp., ° F
	Size, fl. oz.	Type	Harshness	For Use On	Min.	Max.	Certification		Each
Nonflammable (Solvent Based)



		4	Applicator-Top Can	Moderate	Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	-50	250	—	2953K11	000000


		8	Applicator-Top Can	Moderate	Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	-50	250	UL Listed	2953K12	00000
		16	Applicator-Top Can	Moderate	Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	-50	250	UL Listed	2953K13	00000

Clean Room Disinfectants


Spray Bottle	Jug

These disinfectants are made from sterile denatured ethanol and can be used in clean rooms. The containers come double bagged.

Sterile—Treated with gamma radiation to remove all microorganisms. These disinfectants are used in environments where disinfection is critical to product safety, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product registration requirements.

	Container
	Type	Size	Form	Primary Chemical	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Clean Room Std.	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Sterile



		Spray Bottle	16 fl. oz.	Liquid	Ethanol	Solvent Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Vinyl Plastic, Waxed Floors	Viruses, Bacteria	Fed. Std. Class 100, ISO Class 5	Outside United States	1121N22	000000


		Jug	1 gal.	Liquid	Ethanol	Solvent Based	Harsh	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Linoleum, Painted Surfaces, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Vinyl Plastic, Waxed Floors	Viruses, Bacteria	Fed. Std. Class 100, ISO Class 5	Outside United States	1121N23	000000

Disinfectants

Aerosol

Can

Kill bacteria and viruses on hard, nonporous surfaces with these ready-to-use disinfectants.

Alcohol—Comparable in effectiveness to other general purpose disinfectants but require less contact time. These disinfectants will kill most germs in under two minutes.

Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product registration requirements.

Container									Each		Package
Type	Size, oz.	Form	Primary Chemical	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	Aerosol Can	15 1/2	Liquid	Alcohol	Solvent Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Glass, Linoleum, Plastic, Porcelain, Stainless Steel, Steel, Terrazzo, Vinyl Plastic	Viruses, Bacteria	Outside United States	71155T53	000000	12	71155T531	0000000

		Each
		1-19	20-Up
Film and Label Smoothing Tool, 4" Wide Blade	3477N11	00000	00000