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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