DEV-KLEEN 252

Dev-Kleen 252 is a heavy-duty, all-purpose, liquid alkaline cleaner designed to remove stubborn soils from ferrous metals in both soak and electrocleaning operations.  As a strong alkaline cleaner, Dev-Kleen 252 will typically remove cutting oils, drawing and stamping compounds, coolant residues, buffing compounds, dirt and metal fines. Dev-Kleen 252 is low foaming and therefore can be used in both rack and barrel operations.

MAKE-UP AND CONTROL:

Characteristics:

Ø Appearance                                                     Clear/Colorless Liquid

Ø Specific gravity                                                1.38

Ø pH at 5%                                                         13.1

Ø lbs/gal                                                              11.5

DEV-KLEEN 252 AS A SOAK CLEANER:

¨ Dev-Kleen 252                                              2 – 5%

o Dev-Kleen EAHD (to emulsify)         0.2 - 0.5%

§ or

o Dev-Kleen SA (to split)                     0 .2 - 0.5%

¨ Temperature                                                   180 - 200°F

¨ Time                                                                3 - 6 minutes

DEV-KLEEN 252 AS AN ELECTROCLEANER:

¨ Dev-Kleen 252                                              6 – 10%

¨ Temperature                                                   150 - 180°F

¨ Time                                                                3 - 6 minutes

Titration Analysis Method:

¨ Take a 10 ml sample of the solution.

¨ Add about 50 – 100 mls of water

¨ Add 3 or 4 drops of Phenolphthalein indicator to the sample.

¨ Titrate with 1.0 N Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) until the solution turns clear.

Calculation:  mls. 1.0 N HCl  x 1.3 = %Dev-Kleen 252

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Test Kit Analysis Method:

¨ Use the syringe to transfer 2 mls of the sample to the clear glass bottle.

¨ Add about 10 mls of water and 1 or 2 drops of phenolphthalein indicator to the sample.

¨ While “swirling” the solution, add 1.0 N Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) dropwise until the solution turns clear.  Make note of the number of drops used.

Calculation:  # of drops 1.0 N HCl x 0,.25 = % Dev-Kleen 252

CAUTION:

This product is extremely caustic in nature.  Contact of the solution with skin or eyes should be avoided.  In case of contact, flush contaminated area with a large amount of water.  When handling this product, protective clothing, i.e. rubber apron, gloves, boots, and goggles should be worn.

Read Material Safety Data Sheet before using this product.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate. No warranty or guarantee expressed or implied is made regarding the performance of any products, since the manner of use is beyond our control. No suggestion for product use or anything contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation for its use in infringement of any existing patent and we assume no responsibility or liability for operations which do infringe any such patents. The above includes confidential and proprietary information of Deveco Corporation and is furnished to you for your use solely on products or processes supplied by us to you.

Product Data Sheet/KA071                                      Effective Date: 4-15-03                                        Supersedes: 11-2-01