ABOUT AQUAKLEAN® EF129
AquaKlean® EF129 is a heavy-duty alkaline liquid cleaner engineered for demanding agitated tank, immersion, and spray cleaning. Its very-low-foam, silicate-inhibited chemistry removes oils, grease, fingerprints, inks, metalworking fluids, drawing compounds, and polishing and buffing residues from both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Built-in silicate inhibition allows AquaKlean® EF129 to clean sensitive substrates including aluminum and zinc while providing excellent wetting, reduced residues, and fast rinsing. These characteristics make it particularly well suited for pre-plate cleaning and other metal-finishing operations where consistent surface preparation is critical.
AquaKlean® EF129 is formulated as a drop-in replacement for Oakite-Chemetall Ardrox® 6471. It can be used from ambient conditions through elevated-temperature cleaning, with higher temperatures providing greater cleaning power and potentially shorter process cycles.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| Property | AquaKlean® EF129 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber Liquid |
| Density at 20°C (68°F), g/mL (lb/gal) | 1.078 (9.00) |
| pH, 100% | 11.50–12.00 |
| pH at 5% | 11.50–12.00 |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), g/L | 110 |
| Solubility in Water | Complete |
| Silicate-Inhibited | Yes |
| Chelates | Yes |
| Biodegradable Surfactants | Yes |
| Phosphates | Yes |
PROCESS PARAMETERS
| Parameter | Typical Operating Range |
|---|---|
| Use Concentration, % (v/v) | 2.5–12.0 |
| Operating Temperature, °C (°F) | 21.0 (69.8) and up; best at 49.0–88.0 (120.2–190.4) |
| Typical Contact Time | 5 sec–5 min |
| Application Methods | Agitated Tank / Immersion & Spray |
| Process Optimization | Elevated temperatures may increase cleaning power and shorten process cycles |
| Substrate Precautions | Not recommended for magnesium; test cuprous alloys for discoloration |
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 | Compatible |
| 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 | 2,474 lb |
| 55-gallon drum | 495 lb |
| 5-gallon pail | 45.0 lb |
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