DARACLEAN® 200: Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner
DARACLEAN 200 is a SCAQMD certified, Boeing and Aerospace Approved, low-foam alkaline liquid all-purpose cleaner that can be used in soak, agitation, or spray washers. Effective at temperatures ranging from 27 - 93°C (80°F to 200°F), DARACLEAN 200 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner has a unique self-cleaning ability which provides for long fluid life and vastly reduced disposal requirements..
- Low Foam
- Provides in-process rust protection
- excellent hard water tolerance
- South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Certified
Multi-metal safe liquid cleaner
Effective at room temperature
No SARA (Superfund Amendments And Reauthorization) reportables
Rejects most soils
Recyclable for long life
No VOC's
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% | 54 - 82°C (130 - 180°F) | 0.25 - 3 minutes |
| Hand Wipe | Not recommended | --- | --- |
| 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 | 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 | 0.63 - 0.73 (MEQ to pH 8.3) |
| 0.75 - 0.86 (MEQ to pH 4.0) |
Appearance | Clear, slightly hazy liquid |
Cloud Point, 10% in DI Water | 27 - 38°C (80 - 100°F) |
Conductivity, Concentrate | 49.8 mS |
Foam | >20 ml @ 4 - 16°C (40 - 60°F) |
| <20 ml @ 41 - 49°C (105 - 120°F) |
Odor | Citrus |
pH, 10% Diluted in DI Water, 25°C (77°F) | 11.5 - 12.5 |
pH, Concentrate, 25°C (77°F) | 12.5 - 13.5 |
Refractive Index, Concentrate | 15.5°Brix @ 20°C (68°F) |
Specific Gravity | 1.05 |
Surface Tension, 10% | 36 dynes/cm |
Vapor Pressure | 24 mmHG @ 24°C (75°F) |
VOC, 10% (EPA Method 24) | 0.0 gm/l (0.0 lbs/U.S. gallon) |
VOC, Concentrate (EPA Method 24) | 0.0 gm/l (0.0 lbs/U.S. gallon) |
Weight | 1.05 kg/l (8.6 lbs/U.S. gallon) |
Performance Properties:
| Cast Iron Corrosion |
| at 5%: Excellent |
| at 10%: Excellent |
| Film Residue |
| Dry, non-tacky; water rinsable |
| Foam |
| 10% (cold tap water):Moderate |
| 10% (hot tap water):Low |
Disposal:
DARACLEAN 200 can be pretreated via skimming and/or filtering. The municipal sewer district covering the plant location determines final sewerability.
Availability, Storage, and Handling:
DARACLEAN 200 is available in 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums. It is recommended that DARACLEAN 200 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.
