DARACLEAN 282
A low-foam alkaline liquid all-purpose aerospace approved cleaner
DARACLEAN 282 is a low-foam alkaline liquid all-purpose aerospace approved cleaner. It is multi-metal safe and effective in soak, agitation, and spray
applications. DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner is especially formulated to be non-aggressive toward aluminum and zinc alloys. Designed specifically
for aerospace and electronics applications, DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner has a unique self-cleaning ability that provides for long fluid life and vastly reduced disposal requirements.
- Aerospace qualified liquid cleaner
- Low foam liquid cleaner
- Multi-metal safe
- Biodegradable cleaner
- Provides in-process
- Low VOC’s
- Effective at room temperature rust protection
- Recyclable for long life
- Conforms to BAC (Boeing Approved Chemical) 5763
- Excellent hard water tolerance
- Formulated without chlorine, sulfur, phosphorous, or nitrites
- 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% (2-5%*) | 54 – 82°C (130 – 180°F) | 0.25-3 minutes |
| Hand Wipe | 10 – 100% | Ambient | As required |
| 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 Only | 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 | 0.29 – 0.39 (MEQ to pH 8.3) |
| 0.43 – 0.53 (MEQ to pH 4.0) | |
| Appearance | Clear yellow liquid |
| Cloud Point, 10% in DI Water | 42°C (108°F) |
| Conductivity, Concentrate | 15.1 mS |
| Foam | >10 ml, 1% in tap water @ 4 – 16°C (40 – 60°F) <5 ml, 1% in tap water @ 41 – 49°C (105 – 120°F) |
| Odor | Citrus |
| pH, 10% Diluted in DI Water, 25°C (77°F) | 11.0 – 12.0 |
| pH, Concentrate, 25°C (77°F) | 12.4 – 13.0 |
| Refractive Index, Concentrate | 13.6 – 14.8°Brix @ 20°C (68°F) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.02 |
| Surface Tension, 10% | 29 dynes/cm |
| Vapor Pressure | 29 mmHG @ 20°C (68°F) |
| VOC, 10% (EPA Method 24) | 6.0 gm/l (<0.1 lbs/U.S. gallon) |
| VOC, Concentrate (EPA Method 24) | 24 gm/l (0.5 lbs/U.S. gallon) |
| Weight | 1.02 kg/l (8.5 lbs/U.S. gallon) |
Performance Properties:
DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner is effective on a broad spectrum of oily – type soils including most mineral oils, coolants, EDM oils, rust inhibitors,
shop dirt and fingerprints. Unrinsed, this product will provide short-term in-process rust protection.
| Cast Iron Corrosion: at 2% | Excellent |
| at 5% | Excellent |
| Steel Wood Corrosion Test: 2%, 5%, 10% | Excellent |
| Film Residue: | Dry, non-tacky |
| Foam: 20 ml of 1% in cold tap water | 5 ml foam |
| 20 ml of 1% in hot tap water | Flat, no foam |
Disposal:
DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner can be pretreated via skimming and/or filtering. Final sewerability is determined by the municipal sewer district
covering the plant location.
Availability, Storage, and Handling:
DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner is available in 5 gallon pails, 55 gallon drums, and tank truck quantities. It is recommended that DARACLEAN 282 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.