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Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Features
- User friendly and easy to apply
- As effective as conventional solvents at removing a wide range of materials
- Safe for use on metals, wood, concrete, and some plastics
- Is not a Hazardous Air Pollutant
- Is not a Hazardous Material
- Is readily biodegradable
- Has only a moderate exposure rating for users
- Is not flammable
- RonJohn® Gel Strip is as effective as its conventional counter-parts at removing polyurethane, epoxy, enamel, acrylic, and powder-coating. It dissolves vinyl, polycarbonate, PVC, and plexi-glass. It can even be used to remove burned on carbon deposits.
- Advantages
- Will quickly strip most coatings and adhesives
- Will require less material due to slow evaporation rate
- Will reduce risks associated with worker safety
- Will reduce difficulties associated with waste disposal
- Benefits
- Reduced costs associated with waste disposal
- Reduced regulatory compliance issues
- Reduced transportation costs
- Safer work environment
- Maintained or improved process time
- Reduced material consumption
- Improved environmental stewardship
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Area
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Recommended for
- Aircraft Coatings
- Anti-fouling Paints for Ships
- Chemical Resistant Paints for Heavy Equipment and Military Tanks
- A Wide Variety of Adhesives
- Wood Refinishing Projects
- Concrete Floor Epoxies and Urethanes
- Automotive Refinishing
- Powder Coatings
- Welding of PVC, Polycarbonate, and Plexi-glass
- Application
RonJohn® Gel-Strip can be applied by brush or, if cut with RonJohn® Gel Strip to a workable viscosity, even sprayed. The work area can be covered with plastic film to slow evaporation even further – a standard practice in stripping. Depending upon the type of material being removed, typical wait times are from 30 minutes to an hour. Once RonJohn® Gel Strip has softened the material, simply scrap it away with a scrapper. Reapplication may be necessary for thick or otherwise difficult to remove paint systems of several coats. Waste from the stripping process can be disposed of according to local regulations for non-hazardous waste unless the material you are stripping is a hazard. RonJohn® products have a unique fruity aroma. If desired, once your removal is complete this aroma can be neutralized by washing with a mild household ammonia solution. Otherwise, this aroma will dissipate over time.
- Coverage
RonJohn® Gel Strip will cover approximately 100 sq ft depending on the type, porosity, and thickness of the coating or adhesive being removed.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Homogenous Blend In Liquid Or Gel
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Boiling Point | 179.0 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | 93.0 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | approx. -24 | °C | — |
| pH | 7 - 8 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (Water = 1) | 1.03 | — | — |
| Vapor Pressure (20°C) | 0.1 | kPa | — |
| VOC | 94 - 98 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Compliance
With an NFPA 2,2,0 profile, RonJohn® Gel Strip is a great alternative to both dangerous conventional solvents and less effective green products. RonJohn® Gel Strip is also compliant with California's South Coast Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) under rules number 1124, 1136, 1164, and under 1171 exemption G.2.G when used to remove cured materials.
Safety & Health
- Safe Handling
- Proper protective wear should always be worn. Users should wear butyl rubber or heavy latex gloves, eye protection, and when in poorly ventilated areas a solvent-rated filtered mask.
- In case of contact with skin, wash with soap and water.
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.
- Do not ingest. If ingested, do not induce vomiting and seek immediate medical attention.
- RonJohn® Liquid Strip is a combustible material. Keep away from ignition sources.
- NMP, a major component of RonJohn® Liquid Strip, is listed in California’s Proposition 65 as a reproductive toxicant. Use as instructed.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- 1 Gallon Steel F-Style Can
- 5 Gallon Rectangular HDPE Can
- 55 Gallon Steel Tight-head Drum
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 18 Months (When Kept Closed)
- Storage
Hygroscopic material. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).