Overview
SB-ALK is a highly unique product that is part of our Smart Builders portfolio of products. SB-ALK can replace the entire builder package in high pH formulas that will allow you to achieve 13+ pH, WITHOUT having corrosion to skin, eye or most metals (including aluminum). They are backed up by corrosion data to support your classification claims. SB-ALK has extraordinary chelation, dispersion and alkaline reserve properties.
Cost / Performance
- Ability to lower at use cost
- Able to formulate degreasers that are pH 12-13 and safe on aluminum and mild steel
- Allows for deeper cleaning compared to mild alkaline cleaners (pH 9-11.5)
- Eliminate or lower the burning, staining, or whitening of softer metals
- Enable higher dilution rates compared to mild alkaline cleaners
- Excellent rinsing properties at all dilutions
- High chelation product with anti-redeposition properties
- SB-ALK may be the only builder required in a formula
- SB-ALK may improve surfactant detergency by improving the dynamic interfacial tension of a formula
- Smart Builder (SB) package with built in alkalinity, metal protection, chelation, dispersion & user safety
Uses & Applications
- Aluminum parts prior to coating/painting
- Heavy duty industrial degreasers
- High pH cleaning - without corrosion!
- Restoration of wood surfaces (without damaging the wood)
- Industrial plant/equipment cleaning
- Multi-purpose cleaners/degreasers for consumer retail - dilutable or ready-to-use
- Polished aluminum in transportation wash
Environment / Health & Safety
- Non-corrosive to mild steel & aluminum at use levels of ≤ 25%
- Non-corrosive to skin at use levels of ≤ 25%
- Non-corrosive to the eye at use levels of ≤ 25%
- Not readily biodegradable - if that is needed, use SB-GHA
- Ships TDG/DOT non-regulated at use levels of ≤ 25%
- Supporting corrosion data available
Performance
Suggested Starting Formulations
*Denotes Vitech Product
Product Specifications
Package & Handling
- It is recommended that the product be stored in high density polyethylene containers.
- SB-ALK is available in 55 gallon drums (net wt. 582 lbs/264 kg), 5 gallon pails (net wt. 51 lbs/23 kg) and totes (net wt. 2974 lbs/1349 kg)