All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser

Product Description
All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser is an industrial grade, water-reducible, alkaline detergent developed especially for cleaning tasks requiring the safe removal of oils, greases, fats and carbon deposits. The advanced combination of wetting and penetrating agents offers superior cleaning, degreasing and surface preparation results. This water-based product can be used in place of petroleum and chlorinated solvents.

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Advantages
All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser cuts, lifts and strips away tough, oily soils. After rinsing, the cleaned surfaces are film-free and provide superior adhesion for new coatings and sealants.

All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser is not an emulsifying cleaner. Oily contaminants in collected solutions will float to the surface and can be skimmed off reducing hazardous disposal costs significantly. The remaining oil-free solution is reusable.

All Purpose Prepaint Cleaner is odorless, requires no unreasonable safety equipment and performs effectively through a broad temperature range. It mixes readily in water and is safe to use near vegetation.

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Uses
Prepaint Cleaning
Heavy-duty degreasing before applying coatings or sealants including, elastomeric, epoxy, urethane, acrylic and latex systems. Especially effective in cleaning floors and steam cleaning applications.

Rust Inhibition
Application immediately after dry blasting or injected during wet blasting of steel will provide short-term rust inhibition of steel surfaces.

Other
Removes oxidation stains on factory finish aluminum. Removes acrylic floor finishes.

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Dilution Guide
A. Direct Application of Solution
All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser is highly concentrated and is diluted with water for most applications. Dilution rates will vary depending upon the surface, the soil load and method of application.

Note: Heavy soil conditions may require stronger concentrations.

B. Pressure Washer Detergent Injection
Most cold water pressure washers with detergent injectors are pre-set for an injection rate of 10 parts water to 1 part of detergent. To obtain lower concentrations, premix the solution before injecting.

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Physical Properties

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Coverage Calculator

To determine how much All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser will be needed for a specific cleaning job, use the following guide:

To determine the approximate gallons of All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser required:

1. Select Light, Medium or Heavy Duty from the chart (below) based on soil conditions.
2. Find the Square Feet of Coverage closest to the Total Surface Area in Square Feet to be cleaned.
3. Use the number in the "Gallons of Concentrate" column for the number of gallons needed to clean a flat, smooth surface using a low pressure spray applicator.

Note: For rough, porous or corrugated surfaces, multiply gallons X 1.2.

For high pressure spray application multiply gallons X 1.3.

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Safety and Health Data

All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser is biodegradable, non-flammable, non-carcinogenic and contains no butyl, silicone, petroleum or chlorinated solvents.

View the All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser Material Safety Data Sheet.

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Availability
All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser is available through Paint Dealers and Distributors throughout the United States and is manufactured in Livonia MI. Call or write Great Lakes Laboratories toll-free at 1-800-888-1105 for the name of a dealer or distributor near you.

All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser is available in 1 gallon plastic bottles, 5 gallon plastic pails with reclosable spouts and 55 gallon plastic drums.

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Technical Services
Technical advice furnished by Great Lakes Laboratories., Inc. concerning any use or application of All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser is reliable as current technology allows and the company makes no warranty, express or implied of any use or application for which advice is furnished. Technical assistance and information is available upon request by writing or calling Great Lakes Laboratories toll-free at 1-800-888-1105.

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Field Experience

• School Bus Manufacturer - Prepaint cleaning of oil-stained roof decking
  Restrictions - Solvent use prohibited
  Soil conditions - Vaporized oil film on galvanized roof decking
  Concentration - 5 oz. of All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser per gallon of water
  Procedure - Applied solution to the surface using an airless sprayer. After 5 minutes contact time, rinsed with a pressure washer.
  
• National Auto Service Center - Prepaint cleaning of hoists and work bays
  Restrictions - Use of flammable solvents prohibited
  Soil conditions - Heavy grease and oil
  Concentration - 5 oz. of All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser per gallon of water
  Procedure - Applied solution using a hand-pump, tank-type garden sprayer. Allowed 5 to 10 minutes contact time depending on soil conditions and high pressure rinsed using a pressure washer.
  
• Paper Converting Plant - Prepaint cleaning of floors
  Restrictions - Flammable solvent use prohibited
  Soil conditions - Varying concentrations of grease, oil, dirt and rubber tire scuffs
  Concentration - 2 oz. of All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser per gallon of water
  Procedure - Solution was applied to the surface using a walk-behind floor cleaner. After scrubbing the surface, the floor was thoroughly rinsed using a pressure washer.
  
• National Airline Maintenance Hangar - Prepaint cleaning of decking and bar joists
  Restrictions - Short cleaning time required, pressure washer use allowed
  Soil conditions - Exhaust residue, dust, dirt, oil
  Concentration - 10:1 using pressure washer detergent injector
  Procedure - Applied solution with pressure washer to 30' x 30' sections, after 10 minutes contact time rinsed the surface using a hot water pressure washer.
  
• Fuel Storage Tank - Cleaning and rust inhibiting tank exterior
  Restrictions - Minimal work time allowed
  Soil conditions - Remove blast residue and protect surface from flash rust bloom
  Concentration - 1 oz. of All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser per gallon of water
  Procedure - All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser was injected during wet blasting to improve removal of blast residue and prevent surface from flash rusting prior to painting. Rinsing was not required prior to painting.

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Research

A. United States Department of Agriculture
All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser has been accepted with an A-1 category designation as a general cleaning agent on all surfaces or for use with steam or mechanical cleaning devices in all departments of USDA inspected facilities. Regulations require a potable water rinse following cleaning.

B. Independent Laboratory Testing
All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser has been tested for cleaning effectiveness and coating compatibility by an independent testing laboratory. The testing protocol and results are detailed below.

Scoring
Inasmuch as some observations were subjective, they have been rated using the following ASTM Standardized Scoring System:

Stain Removal
12" x 12" pieces of white fabric were stained with coffee, lipstick and cola. The stains were dried for 24 hours and the fabric was soaked for 15 minutes in All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser. After soaking, the fabric was removed and brushed with a stiff bristle brush for 25 cycles and evaluated for the degree of stain removal.

Removal of Paint and Stain from Wood
A semi-gloss interior latex paint and a solid color oil-based stain were applied to pine panels and dried for 48 hours. Sponges were soaked in the All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser and placed in contact with each coating for 10 minutes. The sponges were removed and each area was scrubbed with a stiff bristle brush for 20 cycles to determine removal properties.

Oil and Grease Removal
A multi-purpose white grease (Pennzoil 705) and a heavy duty motor oil (Mystik JT-8 SAE 1OW/40) were applied to coated aluminum panels and dried for 24 hours. Each panel was then partially immersed in each cleaner for 10 minutes. After the immersion period,. the panels were removed rinsed with cold water and evaluated for removal.

Flash Rusting
Cold rolled steel panels were immersed in the All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser for 10 minutes removed and allowed to dry for 7 days at standard conditions. The panels were then evaluated for the presence of flash rusting.

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