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Daraclean 282
Alkaline All Purpose Cleaner
Low Foam
Aerospace Approved
Low VOC

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.
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Aerospace qualified liquid cleaner
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Low foam liquid cleaner
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Multi-metal safe
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Biodegradable cleaner
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Provides in-process
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Low VOC’s
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Effective at room temperature rust protection
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Recyclable for long life
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Conforms to BAC (Boeing Approved Chemical) 5763
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Excellent hard water tolerance
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Formulated without chlorine, sulfur, phosphorous, or nitrites
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Applications/Starting Dilution
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 Test at 2%, 5%: Excellent
Steel Wool Corrosion Test at 2%, 5%, 10%: Excellent
Film Residue: Dry, non-tacky
Foam (20ml of 1% in cold tap water): 5ml foam
Foam (20ml of 1% in hot tap water): flat, no foam


Applications/Starting Dilution:
*Preferred Range
Concentration, temperature and duration may be adjusted for optimum performance.
Method | Concentration | Temperature | Typical Duration |
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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 |
Disposal:
DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner can be pretreated via skimming and/or filtering. The municipal sewer district covering the plant location determines final sewerability.
Storage and Handling:
It is recommended that DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner be stored in well-ventilated areas at temperatures between 4 and 38°C (40°F and 100°F). The recommended shelf life of DARACLEAN 282 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaner product is one year.
Typical 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)

