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NuGenTec HDS44 Heavy-Duty Alkaline Metal Cleaner

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Heavy-DutyCleaning Removes oils, carbon and process soils Built-InDefoamer Controls foam under heavy contamination Metal CorrosionProtection Protects aluminum and steel during cleaning Broad ProcessWindow Works acr…

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Product Details

Heavy-Duty
Cleaning

Removes oils, carbon and process soils

Built-In
Defoamer

Controls foam under heavy contamination

Metal Corrosion
Protection

Protects aluminum and steel during cleaning

Broad Process
Window

Works across wide concentration and temperature ranges

Zero
VOC

Water-based, zero-VOC degreasing

About NuGenTec HDS44

NuGenTec HDS44 is a heavy-duty, highly alkaline aqueous cleaner formulated for demanding industrial metal-cleaning applications. Its silicated chemistry provides aggressive removal of grease, shop oils, inks, carbonaceous deposits, smut, metalworking fluids, drawing compounds, buffing and lapping compounds, and burned-on waxes and oils.

HDS44 is designed for use on ferrous metals, aluminum and stainless steel in high-pressure spray, immersion and ultrasonic cleaning systems. Built-in corrosion protection helps protect aluminum and steel during processing, while the integrated defoamer maintains low-foam operation even when the bath becomes contaminated with foaming coolants or soils.

The formulation also splits oil during settling, allowing separated oils to be skimmed from the bath and simplifying solution maintenance. Cleaning speed can be increased with higher operating temperatures, providing flexibility across both moderate- and heavy-soil applications. For micron-filtration applications, NuGenTec recommends HDS90 instead.

Typical Applications

Ferrous Metal Cleaning
Aluminum Component Cleaning
Parts Cabinet Washing
Stainless Steel Cleaning
High-Pressure Spray Cleaning
Metalworking Fluid Removal

Heavy-Duty
Cleaning

Removes oils, carbon and process soils

Built-In
Defoamer

Controls foam under heavy contamination

Metal Corrosion
Protection

Protects aluminum and steel during cleaning

Broad Process
Window

Works across wide concentration and temperature ranges

Zero
VOC

Water-based, zero-VOC degreasing

Typical Properties

Property NuGenTec HDS44
Appearance Light Yellow Liquid
Density at 20°C (68°F), g/ml (lb/gal) 1.174 (9.80)
pH, 100.0% 13
pH, 5.0% 12.4
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), g/L 0
Flash Point, °C (°F) None
Solubility in Water, g/L Complete
Contains Chlorides No
Foaming Tendency Low Foam
Corrosive Yes

Process Parameters

Parameter NuGenTec HDS44
Use Concentration, % (v/v) 2.0–20.0
Operating Temperature, °C (°F) 49.0–104.0 (120.2–219.2)
Application Methods Spray; Immersion / Ultrasonic
Recommended Pre-Clean Not Required
Process Time, sec–min, range Application Specific
Process Optimization Increase temperature to reduce cleaning time; built-in defoamer supports heated operation

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 Test for Compatibility
Other Metals Test for Compatibility

Available Sizes

Package Size Net Weight
300-gallon tote 2,940 lb
55-gallon drum 539 lb
5-gallon pail 49 lb

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