TECHNICAL INFORMATION DATA SHEET AMBEX 231 L

Liquid Alkaline Cleaner

WARNING!! Do not attempt to use this product without reading this bulletin and the Material Safety Data Sheet.

AMBEX 231L is a general purpose, moderately alkaline, liquid cleaning emulsion which has been formulated with an extremely high concentration of builders and synergistic, biodegradable surfactants. It has been specially designed to minimize redeposition of oily soils and to rinse cleanly. It contains no solvents such as glycol ethers or petroleum distillates. It may safely be used on most hard surfaces including paint, aluminum, brass, steel, zinc, most other metals, masonry and most plastics and woods. It may be used as a soak cleaner or in steam cleaning or high pressure spray washing equipment. It is designed to remove oily soils such as metal working lubricants and other process oils.

PROPERTIES:

Density.	...	1.19 g/cm3
Appearance:		Dark brown opaque liquid  
Odor..			Very Slight
Flash Point		Non-flammable
pH (5% solution in water)		12.3

DIRECTIONS:  To use, AMBEX 231L should be dissolved in water at a dilution rate of 1 to 5 ounces per gallon, depending upon the severity of the job. Because it is a liquid, it may easily be used with automatic feeding equipment such as is common with pressure washers. The resulting solution may be used for cleaning at any temperature up to its boiling point that is suitable for the situation. Generally the cleaning ability will increase as the temperature increases. The solution may be applied to the work to be cleaned by immersion, high pressure spray, steam pressure or by scrubbing. After the work is cleaned, a final clear water rinse will remove the final soil and cleaning
compound residue.

EQUIPMENT:  AMBEX 231 L is compatible with virtually all steam, high pressure spray and house keeping equipment. If used as a soak cleaner, tanks should be fabricated from steel, polyethylene, polypropylene or PVC.

STORAGE:  AMBEX 231 L should be stored in the tightly closed containers in which it is shipped. Do not store in aluminum or galvanized containers since it may cause corrosio,n. Keep containers
in a cool, dry location.	.

PRECAUTIONS:  AMBEX 231L is a moderately alkaline material and is irritating to the eyes and skin. As a minimum, always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when handling this material. Wash facilities for skin and eyes should be present in the immediate work area. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet before attempting to use this material.