Non-Acid Rust Stripping
Removes iron oxides without acid attack
Preserves Base Metal
Removes rust without attacking steel or iron
Reduced Embrittlement Risk
Avoids acid-related embrittlement concerns
Multi-Function Cleaning
Removes rust, scale, grease and paint
Concentrated Powder
High-active cleaning and stripping chemistry
About Rust Remover (Powder)
NuGenTec Rust Remover is a highly alkaline, chelated powder formulated for rust stripping and descaling of ferrous-metal components. Unlike acid-based rust removers, its high-pH chemistry preferentially removes iron oxides without attacking the underlying steel or iron, helping manufacturers maintain critical dimensional tolerances during restoration and surface-preparation processes.
The non-acid formulation also helps avoid hydrogen-embrittlement concerns associated with conventional acidic rust-removal treatments. In addition to derusting and descaling, Rust Remover can provide heavy-duty degreasing and paint-stripping performance, allowing multiple cleaning functions to be performed separately or simultaneously in the same process.
Rust Remover is used across metal processing, food, petroleum and oil-and-gas, railroad and other industrial applications. It may also be used for removing light-to-medium heat scale from titanium and for cleaning molds in rubber-manufacturing operations. The product meets the cleaning requirements of Federal Specification TT-C-490C, Method V and is formulated not to attack ferrous-metal parts.
Typical Applications
Ferrous-Metal Rust Removal
Paint Stripping
Oxide & Scale Removal
Titanium Heat-Scale Removal
Heavy-Duty Degreasing
Industrial Mold Cleaning
Non-Acid Rust Stripping
Removes iron oxides without acid attack
Preserves Base Metal
Removes rust without attacking steel or iron
Reduced Embrittlement Risk
Avoids acid-related embrittlement concerns
Multi-Function Cleaning
Removes rust, scale, grease and paint
Concentrated Powder
High-active cleaning and stripping chemistry
Typical Properties
| Property | Rust Remover (Powder) |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Whitish Powder |
| Chemical Form | Highly Alkaline Powdered Cleaner |
| pH, 40 g/L | 13.6 |
| pH, 80 g/L | <14.00 |
| Flash Point, °C (°F) | None |
| Solubility in Water at 82°C (180°F), g/L (oz/gal) | 120.0 (16.0) |
| Chelates | Yes |
| Biodegradable | Yes |
| Foaming Tendency | Low Foam |
| Primary Substrates | Ferrous Metals |
Process Parameters
| Parameter | Rust Remover (Powder) |
|---|---|
| Immersion Concentration, g/L (oz/gal) | 40.0–80.0 (5.34–10.68) |
| Operating Temperature, °C (°F) | 49.0–74.0 (120.2–165.2) |
| Application Methods | Immersion |
| Recommended Pre-Clean | Not Required |
| Process Time, sec–min, range | Application Specific |
| Process Optimization | Heat and ultrasonics improve cleaning performance |
Material Compatibility
| Material | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | Not 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 | Compatible |
| Ti6Al4V | Test for Compatibility |
| Zinc | Not Compatible |
| Zinc Plating | Not Compatible |
| Galvanized Surfaces | Not Compatible |
| Magnesium | Not Compatible |
| Other Metals | Test for Compatibility |
Available Sizes
| Package Size | Net Weight |
|---|---|
| 400-lb drum | 400 lb |
| 40-lb drum | 40 lb |
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