Chem-Crest 235 is a multipurpose, mild, phosphate- and caustic-free alkaline liquid cleaner. It is useful in many applications demanding removal of various contaminants such as oils, greases, particulate matter, and carbon residues. This detergent was specially developed for the cleaning of off-engine, firearms, and bicycle parts, though it finds many other uses throughout industrial, mechanical, and maintenance cleaning operations. Chem-Crest 235 is freely water soluble. Please e-mail or call us at (800)355-2956 with any questions or concerns you may have about using this industrial grade cleaning solution. Crest recommends mixing this concentrate with water at a 20 to 1 or 10 to 1 ratio, depending on application.
Typical Contaminants Removed:
Chem-Crest 235 is effective on light to medium oils, greases, carbon residues, particulate matter, fingerprints, and electrolytic fluids. It works well on off-engine contaminants on aluminum parts, and is part of a two-station process used for the cleaning of weapons in the Crest Weapons Cleaning line of products.
Operating Conditions:
Chem-Crest 235 is typically used at 5 - 10% by volume in ultrasonic applications. Normal operating temperatures: 120 - 180°F, dependent on the material makeup of the substrate, and the contaminants being removed. Contact your Crest representative for product-line specific recommendations. Recommended rinsing water temperature: 120 - 150°F.
Substrate Compatibility:
Chem-Crest 235 is safe on various metals, including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and steels, glass, plastics, hard rubber articles, and ceramics, when used as directed.
Storage Conditions and Disposal Methods:
Avoid freezing conditions. Dispose in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and procedures. No products contained in this concentrate are regulated under SARA Title III, Section 313.