THERMACLEAN
Thermaclean industrial cleaners are environmentally correct solvent, used in a variety of cleaning applications within the Composites, Industrial and Cultured Marble/Cast Polymer industries.
Thermaclean product line consists of two basic technologies:
- Water-based products, including resin emulsifiers and wipe-down cleaners
- MACT compliant solvent-based products, including a variety of specialized gun flushes
Application areas
Aeolian
Automotive
Building and Construction
Furniture
Marine
Mass Transports
Railway Sector
Solvents
All
THERMACLEAN EP 095-0049
Description
is a nonhazardous, nonflammable, solvent-based cleaner designed for cleaning both liquid and cured epoxy resin and other hard to clean resins and coatings. Features and Benefits Effective Cleaner Powerful and fast cleaner that also minimizes health, safety, and regulatory concerns compared to other cleaner products Nonflammable Eliminates the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Low Evaporation Rate Reduces solvent loss, lowers cost, and minimizes VOC emissions Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Economical Can be diluted with water Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant Application For tools and parts: 1. Use “as is” at room temperature or heated in a dip tank. If heated, may dilute 1 part THERMALCLEAN® EP with up to 5 parts water. Recommended temperature between 120-140°F. Maximum temperature 180°F. 2. Brush or scrape clean and rinse in clean water. If contaminant is solid, then soak first. 3. Air or wipe dry. For process equipment (spray, mixing, etc.): 1. Use “as is” at room temperature or heated. If heated, may dilute 1 part THERMALCLEAN® EP with up to 5 parts water. Recommended temperature between 120-140°F. Maximum temperature 180°F. 2. Flush through equipment until clean. 3. Air purge to dry. For totes, tank wagons, kettles, etc.: 1. Use “as is” at room temperature or heated in a closed system - no operator contact. For heated use it may be diluted up to 1 part THERMALCLEAN® EP with 5 parts water. Heat up to 180°F. 2. Can use high pressure spray (up to 300 psi) 3. Rinse with water. 4. Air or wipe dry.
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Non-Hazardous Solvents / Specialized Cleaners /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN GUN FLUSH 095-0043
Description
a nonflammable solvent-based cleaner for flushing gel coat and chopper gun equipment. It can also be used for cleaning tools and equipment used with resins and gel coats. GUN FLUSH is a nonhazardous, nonregulated replacement for acetone, methylene chloride, and other flammable and/or hazardous solvents. Features and Benefits Nonflammable Eliminates the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Low Evaporation Rate Reduces solvent loss, lowers cost, and minimizes VOC emissions Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant Application For gun flushing: Flush through spray equipment in the same manner as acetone or methylene chloride. Use “as is” and flush until clean. Safe for use with most elastomeric gaskets and seals. Not for use with Viton® and polyurethane components. For tool and equipment cleaning: GUN FLUSH can be used in a dip tank for soaking and cleaning tools. Use “as is” at room temperature. Do not dilute with water. Dry rollers before using on resin.
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Non-Hazardous Solvents / Specialized Cleaners /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN GUN FLUSH ES 095-0063
Description
is an extra strength, nonhazardous solvent-based cleaner for flushing gel coat and chopper gun equipment. It can also be used for cleaning tools and equipment used with resins and gel coats. GUN FLUSH ES is an effective replacement for acetone, methylene chloride, and other flammable and/or hazardous solvents. Features and Benefits Extra Strength Chemistry Effective on hard-to-clean resins Nonflammable Eliminates the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Low Evaporation Rate Reduces solvent loss, lowers cost, and minimizes VOC emissions Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant Application For gun flushing: Flush through spray equipment in the same manner as acetone or methylene chloride. Use “as is” and flush until clean. Safe for use with most elastomeric gaskets and seals. Not for use with Viton® and polyurethane components. For tool and equipment cleaning: GUN FLUSH can be used in a dip tank for soaking and cleaning tools. Use “as is” at room temperature. Do not dilute with water. Dry rollers before using on resin.
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Non-Hazardous Solvents / Specialized Cleaners /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN MARBLEWASH 095-0113
Description
is a nonflammable, nonhazardous solvent-based cleaner specially formulated for use in the MARBLECLEAN™ machine to remove cultured marble and solid surface matrix from mixing pots and tools. MARBLEWASH® is also an efficient, cost-effective cleaner for continuous mix equipment. It is engineered with a unique patented anti-gelling chemistry to remain liquid at high resin loadings. MARBLEWASH® is a safe, effective replacement for acetone, methylene chloride, and other hazardous solvents. Features and Benefits Anti-Gelling Chemistry Lasts longer and is more economical to use; may lower disposal costs Nonflammable Eliminates risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Low Evaporation Rate Reduces solvent loss, lowers cost, and minimizes VOC emissions Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant Application Use in the MARBLECLEAN™ machine to automatically clean mixing pots and tools (detailed instructions in the MARBLECLEAN™ machine “Operator’s Guide”). Dip tank cleaning of pots and tools – use “as is” and scrub clean. Use “as is” and flush through continuous mix equipment until clean
Application areas
Building and Construction / Furniture /
Technologies
Specialized Cleaners /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN Non-Gelling GUN FLUSH 095-0083
Description
is a solvent-based cleaner specially designed for flushing urethane foam dispensing equipment. Non-Gelling GUN FLUSH replaces acetone and other hazardous and/or highly flammable solvents in equipment flushing applications. Features and Benefits Cost Effective Non-gelling technology means it can be used multiple times, lowering raw material and disposal costs High Flashpoint Reduces the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Low Evaporation Rate Reduces solvent loss, lowers cost, and minimizes VOC emissions Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant Application Use as received and at ambient temperature. Flush through urethane dispensing equipment maximizing both line pressure and dispensing head rotation. Increase the air purge after flushing to thoroughly dry the dispensing head. May be reused by simply filtering between uses. The number of times it can be reused depends on the waste solids level in the used material. It will remain liquid with waste solid levels up to 35-40%. Non-Gelling GUN FLUSH is safe for use on most elastomeric gaskets and seals. It should not be used with Viton® and polyurethane seals.
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Non-Hazardous Solvents / Specialized Cleaners / Urethane Foam Flushes /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN UNISOLVE EX
Description
is a universal nonhazardous, solvent-based cleaner that is an efficient and cost-effective replacement for highly flammable and/or hazardous solvents. It can be used for cleaning tools, spray equipment, mixing equipment, and other process equipment, including marble matrix continuous mix machines, and filament winding equipment. UNISOLVE™ EX is formulated with a unique anti-gelling chemistry for higher resin loading capacity, extending the useful life of the product in batch cleaning operations (dip tank cleaning of tools and equipment). Features and Benefits Extra Strength Cleaner Does It All No need to stock or use several different cleaners; saves time and money High Flashpoint Reduces the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Low Evaporation Rate Reduces solvent loss, lowers cost, and minimizes VOC emissions Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant Application For tool and equipment cleaning: Can be used in a dip tank for soaking and cleaning tools. Use “as is” at room temperature. Do not dilute with water. Dry rollers before using on resin. For gun flushing: Flush through spray equipment in the same manner as acetone or methylene chloride. Use "as is" and flush until clean. Purge with air after flushing to thoroughly dry equipment. Safe for use with most elastomeric gaskets and seals. Not for use with Viton® and polyurethane components.
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Non-Hazardous Solvents /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN® AQUAWASH® 095-0040
Description
is a nonhazardous, nonflammable water-based resin emulsifier designed to clean uncured resins and gel coats. Its aqueous chemistry provides for an environmentally sound and safe alternative to the use of hazardous solvents, such as acetone. AQUAWASH® is safe for skin contact and contains no VOC’s. It is recommended for use with AQUACLEAN™ equipment. Features and Benefits No VOC's Safe for workers and no reportable emissions Nonflammable Eliminates the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Sewer Disposable AQUAWASH® is sewer disposable, making it convenient and eliminating disposal costs Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN® AQUEOUS GUN FLUSH
Description
is a nonflammable, nonhazardous water-based cleaner for flushing rigid and flexible urethane foam and elastomer dispensing equipment. It is an efficient, cost-effective replacement for methylene chloride and other hazardous solvents used in cleaning urethane process equipment. Features and Benefits Low VOC Content Reduces VOC emissions High Flashpoint Reduces the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Low Evaporation Rate Reduces solvent loss, lowers cost, and minimizes VOC emissions Nonflammable Eliminates risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Application Use as supplied at ambient temperature. Do not dilute. Flush through urethane dispensing equipment maximizing both line pressure and dispensing head rotation. Increase the air purge after flushing to thoroughly dry the dispensing head.
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Specialized Cleaners / Urethane Foam Flushes /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN® EXTRAFLUSH
Description
is an “extra strength” nonhazardous solvent-based cleaner for cleaning resins and various coatings. EXTRAFLUSH can be for general tool and equipment cleaning, flushing of mix tanks, lines, and pumps, and soak tank applications. EXTRAFLUSH is also an excellent coatings stripper for paints (graffiti), adhesives, inks, grease and oil. EXTRAFLUSH contains the strongest “replacement cleaner” chemistry available. It is an effective replacement for acetone, methylene chloride, and other hazardous solvents. Features and Benefits Extra Strength Chemistry Cleans tough resins and coatings High Flashpoint Reduces the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Low Evaporation Rate Reduces solvent loss, lowers cost, and minimizes VOC emission Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Application Flush through process equipment in the same manner as acetone or methylene chloride; use “as is” and flush clean. Safe for use with most gaskets and seals. For dip tank cleaning of tools (brushes, rollers, etc.): 1. Use “as is”. 2. Scrub clean. For stripping applications: 1. Apply EXTRAFLUSH to the area to be cleaned and allow contact until coating loosens. 2. Scrape or scrub coating until removed. 3. Rinse with water. 4. Allow to dry.
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Non-Hazardous Solvents /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN® REPLACETONE™ 095-0030
Description
is a water-based acetone replacement cleaner that is a nonhazardous, nonflammable, biodegradable cleaning solution. REPLACETONE™ is a safer way to clean production tools. It can be used as a tool cleaner in a variety of industrial applications, including polyester and epoxy resins and latex and solvent-based paints. REPLACETONE™ cleans without the hazards associated with chemical solvents like acetone, methylene chloride, MEK, etc. Features and Benefits No Heating Required Designed for room temperature application Nonflammable Eliminates the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Quick Separation The emulsified residue quickly separates to the bottom of the container where it will not interfere with the cleaning process Sewer Disposable REPLACETONE™ is sewer disposable, making it convenient and eliminating disposal costs Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN® UNIWIPE™ 095-0154
Description
is a universal nonhazardous water-based surface cleaner for use on plastic, rubber, glass, metal, and painted surfaces. It cleans off oil, grease, dirt, molding materials, release agents, silicones, adhesive sealant, resins, etc. UNIWIPE™ cleans surfaces without leaving a film or residue. UNIWIPE™ eliminates solvents that are harmful to the environment, such as D-Limonene, methylene chloride, acetone, MEK, mineral spirits, and lacquer thinners, etc. Features and Benefits No Film Buildup Provides high luster to finished parts; makes it easy to identify and correct defects, parts, and tooling One Cleaner Does it All Simplifies and speeds up the cleaning process; reduces cleaner inventory and record-keeping Eliminates 100% VOC Solvents Reduces VOC emissions High Flashpoint Reduces the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Worker Friendly Improved worker safety compared to alternative cleaning products Safe on Assembled Parts Doesn't damage assembled parts or painted surfaces, vinyl, etc.
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Surface Cleaners /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents
THERMACLEAN® Wipe-Bright® 095-0082
Description
is a nonhazardous water-based cleaner for use on FRP tooling, gel coated parts, and metal, glass, plastic, and most painted surfaces. Wipe-Bright® removes gel coat and resin overspray, adhesive, sealant, and wax. Wipe-Bright® replaces hazardous solvents, such as acetone, MEK, mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, etc. and other water-based cleaners. It cleans all surfaces, leaving a glossy finish without residue or wipe marks. Features and Benefits No Hazy Film Buildup Provides high luster to finished parts; makes it easy to identify and correct defects during the manufacturing process One Cleaner Does It All Simplifies and speeds up the cleaning process; reduces cleaner inventory and record-keeping High Flashpoint Reduces the risk of fire from flammable solvents; may lower insurance costs Nonhazardous by DOT Regulation Safer to ship and store in your plant Biodegradable
Application areas
Aeolian / Automotive / Building and Construction / Furniture / Marine / Mass Transports / Railway Sector / Solvents /
Technologies
Surface Cleaners /
Production site
North Kansas City
Category
COMPOSITES
Subcategory
Cleaning Agents