ABOUT AQUAKLEAN® EF105MF
AquaKlean® EF105MF is a mildly alkaline, moderate-foaming, multi-metal cleaner engineered for tank, immersion, and light-spray cleaning. Its non-silicated, non-caustic chemistry removes oils, grease, fingerprints, inks, metalworking fluids, drawing compounds, and polishing and buffing residues without the sludge and scale associated with conventional silicated cleaners.
Excellent wetting and fast-rinsing performance help reduce residues and leave consistently clean surfaces for downstream processing. AquaKlean® EF105MF also provides excellent oil splitting for recirculating systems and a controlled micro-etch on aluminum and aluminum alloys, making it particularly well suited for pre-plate surface preparation.
AquaKlean® EF105MF may also be used in solvent-replacement tanks with hand-brushing operations. Its broad-use chemistry is suitable for demanding manufacturing environments where effective soil removal, clean rinsing, and multi-metal flexibility are required.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| Property | AquaKlean® EF105MF |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
| Density at 20°C (68°F), g/mL (lb/gal) | 1.032 (8.61) |
| Dynamic Viscosity at 20°C (68°F), mPa·s | 1 |
| pH, 100% | 10.40–10.80 |
| pH, 5% | 10.00–10.40 |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), g/L | 62 |
| Flash Point, °C (°F) | None |
| Solubility in Water | Complete |
| Chelates | Yes |
| Biodegradable | Yes |
PROCESS PARAMETERS
| Parameter | Typical Operating Range |
|---|---|
| Spray Concentration, % (v/v) | 1.0–2.0 |
| Immersion Concentration, % (v/v) | 2.5–10.0 |
| Operating Temperature, °C (°F) | 21.0 (69.8) and up; best at 49.0–74.0 (120.2–165.2) |
| Typical Contact Time | 5 sec–5 min |
| Application Methods | Tank / Immersion, Light Spray & Hand Brushing |
| Process Optimization | Higher temperatures can shorten cleaning cycles; oil splitting supports recirculating bath performance |
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY
| Material | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Compatible |
| Cast Steel | Compatible |
| Monel | Test for Compatibility |
| Brass | Test for Compatibility |
| Copper | Test for Compatibility |
| Nickel | Test for Compatibility |
| Bronze | Test for Compatibility |
| Hastelloy | Test for Compatibility |
| Stainless Steel | Compatible |
| Carbon Steel | Compatible |
| Inconel | Test for Compatibility |
| Tantalum | Test for Compatibility |
| Cast Iron | Compatible |
| Incoloy 825 | Test for Compatibility |
| Titanium | Test for Compatibility |
| Ti6Al4V | Test for Compatibility |
| Zinc | Test for Compatibility |
| Zinc Plating | Test for Compatibility |
| Galvanized Surfaces | Test for Compatibility |
| Magnesium | Not Compatible |
| Other Metals | Test for Compatibility |
AVAILABLE SIZES
| Package Size | Net Weight |
|---|---|
| 275-gallon tote | 2,368 lb |
| 55-gallon drum | 474 lb |
| 5-gallon pail | 43.1 lb |
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