DaraClean 282

Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner

DARACLEAN 282 is a low-foam alkaline liquid all-purpose cleaner. It is multi-metal safe and effective in soak, agitation, and spray applications. DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner is especially formulated to be non-aggressive toward aluminum and zinc alloys. Designed specifically for aerospace and electronics applications, DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner has a unique self-cleaning ability that provides for long fluid life and vastly reduced disposal requirements.

Aerospace qualified liquid cleaner
Low foam liquid cleaner
Multi-metal safe
Biodegradable cleaner
Provides in-process
Low VOC’s
Effective at room temperature rust protection
Recyclable for long life
Conforms to BAC (Boeing Approved Chemical) 5763
Excellent hard water tolerance
Formulated without chlorine, sulfur, phosphorous, or nitrites
Applications/Starting Dilution

Method	Concentration	Temperature	Typical Duration
Soak	3 – 25%	27 – 82°C (80 – 180°F)	2 – 30 minutes
Agitation	3 – 25%	27 – 82°C (80 – 180°F)	2 – 30 minutes
Spray	1-12% (2-5%*)	54 – 82°C (130 – 180°F)	0.25-3 minutes
Hand Wipe	10 – 100%	Ambient	As required
Steam	1 – 12%	66 – 93°C (150 – 200°F)	1 – 5 minutes
Ultrasonic	3 – 25%	27 – 82°C (80 – 180°F)	2 – 30 minutes
Inhibitor/Rinse Aid	1 – 3%, Inhibitor Only	27 – 82°C (80 – 180°F)	0.25 – 5 minutes

*Preferred Range
Concentration, temperature and duration may be adjusted for optimum performance.

Typical Physical Properties:

Alkaline Equivalent	0.29 – 0.39 (MEQ to pH 8.3)
	0.43 – 0.53 (MEQ to pH 4.0)
Appearance	Clear yellow liquid
Cloud Point, 10% in DI Water	42°C (108°F)
Conductivity, Concentrate	15.1 mS
Foam	>10 ml, 1% in tap water @ 4 – 16°C (40 – 60°F) <5 ml, 1% in tap water @ 41 – 49°C (105 – 120°F)
Odor	Citrus
pH, 10% Diluted in DI Water, 25°C (77°F)	11.0 – 12.0
pH, Concentrate, 25°C (77°F)	12.4 – 13.0
Refractive Index, Concentrate	13.6 – 14.8°Brix @ 20°C (68°F)
Specific Gravity	1.02
Surface Tension, 10%	29 dynes/cm
Vapor Pressure	29 mmHG @ 20°C (68°F)
VOC, 10% (EPA Method 24)	6.0 gm/l (<0.1 lbs/U.S. gallon)
VOC, Concentrate (EPA Method 24)	24 gm/l (0.5 lbs/U.S. gallon)
Weight	1.02 kg/l (8.5 lbs/U.S. gallon)

Performance Properties:

DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner is effective on a broad spectrum of oily – type soils including most mineral oils, coolants, EDM oils, rust inhibitors, shop dirt and fingerprints. Unrinsed, this product will provide short-term in-process rust protection.

Cast Iron Corrosion: at 2%	Excellent
at 5%	Excellent
Steel Wood Corrosion Test: 2%, 5%, 10%	Excellent
Film Residue:	Dry, non-tacky
Foam: 20 ml of 1% in cold tap water	5 ml foam
20 ml of 1% in hot tap water	Flat, no foam

Disposal:

DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner can be pretreated via skimming and/or filtering. Final sewerability is determined by the municipal sewer district covering the plant location.

Availability, Storage, and Handling:

DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner is available in 5 gallon pails, 55 gallon drums, and tank truck quantities. It is recommended that DARACLEAN 282 be stored in well-ventilated areas at temperatures between 4 and 38°C (40°F and 100°F). The recommended shelf life of this product is one year.

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