Vulclean SK-2288

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Vulclean SK-2288 is a heavy duty surface cleaner for steel, plastic, brass, copper and aluminum alloys in vibratory and tumbling finishing operations. Vulclean SK-2288 is formulated to quickly penetrate soils and remove them while providing excellent rust protection for up to 90 days storage indoors.

Product Type: Cleaner

Application Area: Machine Parts

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Metal, Plastics, Steel

Features: Effective Soil Removal, Excellent Rinsability, Excellent Rust Protection, Good Penetration, Heavy Duty, Low Residuals

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits
  • Biodegradable, non-phosphated formula
  • Easily automatically metered or fed using pump or injectors
  • Excellent rust protection both in-process and storage
  • Clean rinsing formula leaves parts clean and free of heavy residues

Applications & Uses

Markets
Application Area
Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Recommended Applications & Dilutions
  Concentration

Temperature Range

Immersion 5% to 10%

Ambient to 170°F

Ultrasonic 5% to 10%

Ambient to 170°F

Vibratory 5% to 12%

Ambient to 170°F

Cleaning can take anywhere from 1 to 30 minutes in a tumbling or vibratory operation and depends on the type of soil on the parts. To ensure optimum performance in non-recirculating systems, target 1 gallon per hour of water for every cubic foot of tumbler capacity.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear red liquid (Concentrate), Clear red liquid (of Dilution)
Odor
Mild
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (Concentrate)11.0
Density (at 15°C)9.0lbs/gal
NitritesYes
SilicatesNo
PhenolsNo

Technical Details & Test Data

Concentration Control

Dropper Method:

  • Dropper Factor: 0.5
    1. Measure 10mL of the in-use cleaner into a small flask using a 10mL disposable syringe.
    2. Add 4-5 drops of Bromophenol Blue indicator to the cleaner, swirl to mix. Sample should turn purple.
    3. Add 0.5N HCl dropwise to until sample turns yellow
  • Concentration = Drops of 0.5N HCl X Dropper Factor
    Drops of 0.5N HCl % Concentration
    8 4
    10 5
    12 6
    14 7

Vulclean SK-2288 - Concentration Control

Concentration measurement using a refractometer is only recommended for checking concentration of a new bath or for make-up solutions.