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Stainless Steel Polish/Cleaners

Clean and restore shine to stainless steel surfaces. These cleaners leave a finish that resists dirt, oil, and water spots.

Polish/Cleaner—Liquid


Aerosol Can	Spray Bottle

NSF Registered C1—Cleaners that are NSF registered C1 can be used in non-food-processing areas within food-processing facilities.

EPA Safer Choice Standard—Cleaners that meet the EPA Safer Choice Standard are made of environmentally friendly ingredients. They also help you meet LEED Green Building standards.

Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Cleaners that cannot be sold outside the United States are restricted by product labeling requirements.

Container									Each		Package
Type	Net Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Food Industry Std.	Specs. Met	Cannot Be Sold To		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aerosol Can	14	Water Based	Mild	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tarnish, Wax	—	EPA Safer Choice Standard	—	6781T11	00000	12	6781T12	000000
Aerosol Can	18	Water Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	NSF Registered C1	—	Outside United States	6781T5	00000	12	6781T502	000000
Spray Bottle	16	Water Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	—	EPA Safer Choice Standard	—	6781T13	00000	6	6781T14	00000

Polish/Cleaner—Wipe

Canister

NSF Registered C1—Cleaners that are NSF registered C1 can be used in non-food-processing areas within food-processing facilities.

Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Cleaners that cannot be sold outside the United States are restricted by product labeling requirements.

	Wipe									Each		Package
Container Type	Lg.	Wd.	Wipes per Container	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Food Industry Std.	Cannot Be Sold To		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Canister	10 1/2"	9 3/4"	30	Solvent Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	NSF Registered C1	Outside United States	6878T31	000000	6	6878T312	0000000

Metal Polish/Cleaner/Protectants

Clean, polish, and protect aluminum, brass, copper, chrome, and stainless steel with this polish. It removes oxidation, tarnish, and surface rust without scratching or dulling brushed finishes.

Polish/Cleaner—Paste


Tube	Jar

Cannot Be Sold To—Polish cannot be sold to the listed areas due to VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) regulations.

Container
Type	Net Wt.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
Tube	3 oz.	Water Based	Mild	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	California, Canada	70995T5	00000
Jar	1 lb.	Water Based	Mild	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Tarnish, Wax	—	7398T24	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

Stainless Steel Surface Restorers

Bottle

These restorers remove weld scale, discoloration, black oxides, and other impurities from stainless steel (also known as pickling) while restoring the corrosion-resistant chromium layer.

	Container
	Type	Size, fl. oz.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each
Liquids



		Jar	32	Water Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Rust, Scale, Tarnish	3373K12	0000000


		Gels



				Jar	32	Water Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Rust, Scale, Tarnish	8554T11	000000


				Pastes



						Jar	32	Water Based	Harsh	Stainless Steel	Dirt, Rust, Scale, Tarnish	3373K22	000000

Mold Polish

Polish molds, dies, fixtures, and molded materials. This polish removes plate-out, oxidation, and stains.

Polish/Cleaner—Paste


Tube	Jar	Pail

Container						Each		Package
Type	Net Wt.	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	For Removing		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Tube	3 oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax	15535K21	00000	12	15535K212	0000000
Jar	1 lb.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax	15535K22	00000	—	———	0
Pail	5 lb.	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Tar, Wax	15535K23	00000	—	———	0

Passivating Cleaners

Spray

Bottle

Image of Product. Front orientation. Passivating Cleaners. Jug.

Jug

Restore and maintain the surface layer on stainless steel that protects it from corrosion. Also known as passivating fluids, these cleaners are made from citric acid, which removes iron from the surface of stainless steel that has been damaged from machining, heat, or chemicals. This exposes the chromium in stainless steel and reacts with air to form a protective layer. These cleaners also remove dirt, discoloration, and minor corrosion. Unlike nitric acid and other passivating fluids, citric acid does not create dangerous fumes and is safe for use throughout your plant. These cleaners come ready-to-use, so you don’t have to mix them, but you can dilute them with water for 400-series stainless steel and other sensitive parts.

These cleaners meet SAE and ASTM international guidelines for passivating stainless steel. They also meet ASTM international guidelines for descaling and cleaning titanium and titanium alloys.

Liquids—Liquid cleaners are thinner than gel cleaners, making them ideal for submerging parts. When spot cleaning, however, they will drip down vertical surfaces.

Gels—Gel cleaners are thicker than liquid cleaners, so they cling to surfaces. Use them on vertical surfaces, weld joints, and other parts that can’t be submerged.

For Removing Dirt—Cleaners for removing dirt only are less acidic and won’t discolor 400-series stainless steel. Do not use them on parts that have rust.

For Removing Dirt and Rust—Cleaners for removing dirt and rust contain an additive that eliminates existing rust.

	Container
	Type	Size	Solution Type	Harshness	For Use On	Specs. Met		Each
Liquids







				For Removing Dirt and Rust

				Spray Bottle	22 fl. oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N11	000000


				Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N14	00000


				Gels







								For Removing Dirt and Rust

								Spray Bottle	22 fl. oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N13	00000


								Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N16	00000




										For Removing Dirt

										Spray Bottle	22 fl. oz.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N12	00000


										Jug	1 gal.	Water Based	Moderate	Stainless Steel	ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS2700	7373N15	00000

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

Boiler Cleaners/Conditioners

In addition to cleaning steam and hot water boilers, these conditioners control foam and pH levels to improve boiler efficiency and reduce energy costs. They also have corrosion inhibitors to prevent scale and mineral buildup between cleanings.

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



		Jug	1	Water Based	Moderate	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	Dirt, Grease, Oil, Scale	3165N11	000000

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 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

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


		Powders



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

Nitric Acid

Also known as technical-grade chemicals, industrial-grade chemicals like nitric acid are not suitable for food or medicinal use.

Nitric acid is used for industrial and laboratory applications such as treating wood, pickling and passivating stainless steel, cleaning electronic components, and etching metals.

ACS Reagent Grade—ACS-reagent-grade nitric acid meets quality standards set by the American Chemical Society. ACS-reagent-grade chemicals are also known as Reagent material.

	Container
	Size	Type	Material	Form	CAS No.	Specs. Met		Each
0.3%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



		500 ml	Bottle	Plastic	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K957	000000


		4.27%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



				500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K959	00000


				10%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



						500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K964	00000


						20%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



								500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K966	00000


								50%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



										500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K97	00000


										1 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K971	000000
										2.5 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	—	3190K972	000000


										70%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)



												500 ml	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	3190K951	000000


												1 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	3190K952	000000
												2.5 L	Bottle	Glass	Liquid	7697-37-2	ACS Reagent Grade	3190K954	000000