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Engine Degreaser Alka
SKU: RXSOL-41-4128-030
Concentrated alkaline water based for multiple engine surface heavy duty cleaning.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear to slightly hazy liquid |
| Colour | Colourless to pale yellow, subject to formulation |
| Odour | Characteristic detergent odour |
| Chemical Nature | Alkaline aqueous detergent |
| pH, Neat at 25°C | 11.5-13.0 (target range) |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.05-1.12 (target range) |
| Solubility in Water | Easily soluble |
| Cleaning Action | Alkaline detergency and degreasing |
| Application Method | Spray, brush, cloth or suitable cleaning equipment |
| Rinsability | Water-rinsable |
| Packaging | 25 Ltrs, 210 Ltrs, 1000 Ltrs |
| Shelf Life | To be established through stability testing |
Application & Dosage
RXSOL Engine Degreaser Alka is a favourite option for Car Wash, Mechanics, etc due to its efficient cleaning mechanism.
RXSOL Engine Degreaser Alka can be used for the following applications, subject to surface compatibility:
- Cleaning suitable engine-bay surfaces and exterior engine components.
- Removing lubricating oil, grease and oily deposits from compatible metal components.
- Degreasing selected automotive parts during maintenance and servicing.
- Cleaning machinery housings, workshop equipment and maintenance tools.
- Removing greasy dirt from compatible hard surfaces in automotive service areas.
- Cleaning selected vehicle-maintenance equipment and industrial components.
Important: This product is intended for external cleaning. It must not be used as an engine oil additive, fuel additive or internal engine-flushing chemical.
The following are preliminary trial concentrations for evaluating cleaning performance. Establish the final dilution through application trials and confirm material compatibility before routine use.
| Application | Initial Trial Concentration |
|---|---|
| Light oily dirt | 2-5% |
| General engine-bay cleaning | 5-10% |
| Moderate oil and grease deposits | 10-20% |
| Heavy greasy contamination | 20-50% |
Concentrate may be evaluated after compatibility testing
The required concentration will depend on the type of oil or grease, deposit thickness, surface material, water quality, temperature and cleaning method.
Dilution example: To prepare 10 litres of a 5% solution, mix 500 mL of product with water and make up to a final volume of 10 litres.