Industrial Cleaners
Interlube Corporation manufactures a wide variety of specialty industrial cleaners that are available in both liquid and granular forms. We manufacture water-based cleaners, solvent-based degreasers, acid and alkaline cleaners, including some cleaners approved for use in the food & beverage processing industry. These cleaners can be used by hand or with the aid of a wide variety of equipment such as sprayers, high-pressure washers, steam cleaners, staged washers, soak tanks, etc. Not all of these products are appropriate for all surfaces.
Formula 017
Interlube’s Formula 017 is designed for light to heavy duty forming operations and light to moderate duty drawing applications. It has unique properties as a forming and stamping lubricant due to its exceptional wetting and cleaning ability as well as its lubricating capabilities. It finds use in a wide range of forming and stamping operations as well as some coining applications.
Formula 41
is a high purity, general purpose solvent degreaser with relatively high flash point (>140°F), which allows it to be used more safely than other lower flash solvents. This high flash point also makes for easier disposal of the spent solvent. In many cases, a licensed used oil reclaimer can recycle it (check with your federal, state, and local authorities). It is an excellent parts washer and degreaser as well as a general-purpose solvent. It loosens grease, oil, dirt, grime and sludge allowing for easy removal and cleanup.
Formula 61
is a high purity solvent with relatively high flash point (>160°F), which allows it to be used more safely than other lower flash solvents. This high flash point also makes for easier disposal of the spent solvent. In many situations, a licensed used oil recycler can recycle it (consult your federal, state, and local regulations). It is an excellent parts washer and degreaser as well as a general-purpose solvent. It loosens grease, oil, dirt, grime and sludge allowing for easy removal and cleanup. It also can be used as an ink solvent to clean up some types of ink in printing or ink plants. It is truly a multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser.
Formula 063
is a multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser that can be used in a wide variety of applications. It has excellent solvency and wetting properties that allow it to penetrate and displace the soil being removed. It quickly removes grease, dirt and grime. Formula 063 is an excellent ink solvent for removal of many types of inks and oil soluble dyes. It evaporates fairly rapidly for quick drying of the part being cleaned.
Formula 81X18B
is a special solvent blend specifically designed for the cleaning of inks and dyes. Its formulation makes it an exceptional cleaner for the removal of most inks, dyes, etc. It has excellent solvency and extremely low surface tension, allowing Formula 81X18B to wet and penetrate the ink and make it easy to remove. It is a flammable solvent-based cleaner, so please USE CAUTION and follow all label instructions.
Formula 1103M Metal Safe Cleaner
is a low foam, multi purpose, powder cleaner for use in food processing and industrial plants that require a thorough cleaning yet metal safe product. It is mild to use, but highly effective in removing a broad range of difficult to remove soils, and gives rapid wetting, direct penetration and good emulsifying power on greasy and oily soils. Formula 1103M dissolves readily and contains no insoluble matter, and therefore, rinses easily and completely leaving no residue. It contains materials to hold hard water salts in solution and prevent buildup of scale on heating coils and tubes. Formula 1103M is not just safe on metals, it is non-corrosive, non-toxic, biodegradable and non-hazardous. It contains no caustics, chromates, nitrites, glycol ethers, phenols or other hazardous chemicals. It can be boiled without giving off irritating fumes. It meets USDA A2 as “a general cleaning agent on all surfaces, or for use with steam or mechanical cleaning devices.”
Formula 1375 Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaner
is a powder cleaner designed to remove heavy, baked on soils, carbonized deposits and other tough to remove residues in food, drug and beverage manufacturing and processing plants. Formula 1375 meets USDA A2, meaning it is “acceptable for use on in soak tanks or with steam or mechanical cleaning devices.” It is extremely effective on proteinacious soils and their residues. Formula 1375 is safe on iron, steel and stainless steel. It should not be used on aluminum, copper, brass, galvanized, tin or zinc.
Formula 1503 Concrete Floor Cleaner
is a granular, dustless powder cleaner for removal of grease and heavy soil build-up on unpainted concrete floors, waste cans, storage areas, grease pits, loading docks, engine rooms, locker rooms, hangers, garages, driveways, parking lots, etc. It converts the oil and grease into a soluble state, emulsifies them, and lifts them off the surface so they can be easily rinsed away. It is formulated with special wetting agents in high concentrations that speed the cleaning process, so that no laborious scraping, scrubbing, or lengthy soaking is needed. Formula 1503 quickly enters cracks and surface irregularities to extract the soil. It will neither pit nor damage surfaces.
Formula 1605 Vehicle Cleaner
is designed for use in both automatic and manual systems for exterior washing of passenger cars, trucks, buses, railcars, subway cars, etc. Formula 1605 is a mild alkaline powder with outstanding cleaning and rinsing properties. It is formulated for rapid penetration and emulsification of all types of soils and includes special rinse aid-wetting agents to assure a complete non-streaking rinse.
Formula 2025 Felt Cleaner
is a liquid, synthetic concentrate with a balanced formula composed of wetting agents, organic solvents, and inorganic sequestering compounds. It is excellent for the removal of clays, stock fibers, colors, resins, calcium and magnesium salts. It prevents lime deposits, and contains no harsh alkaline compounds to harden or damage felts. Formula 2025 can be used to clean felts in-place or by continuous spray cleaning or the felts can be removed and cleaned in a felt washer. Because Formula 2025 is a concentrated liquid, there is no mixing problem – just dilute with water. The use concentration depends upon soil conditions and method of cleaning. Formula 2025 is a non-flammable, non-corrosive product with non-toxic vapors. It is safe to use on wool, nylon, rayon, poly vinyl, synthetic and natural rubber. Felt cleaning with Formula 2025 offers true economy. Felt life is prolonged and absorption is maintained for longer periods, reducing down time, and paper rejects.
Formula 2028 Liquid Steam Cleaner
is a heavy duty, multi-purpose, liquid alkaline cleaner concentrate formulated for use in high pressure hot water or steam cleaning equipment to remove heavy deposits of dirt, grime, oil and grease. The convenient liquid form allows it to be proportioned directly from a drum using an eductorsystem, or it can be easily premixed in a tank.
Formula 2036 LF
is a fast acting, heavy-duty, low foaming, alkaline cleaner concentrate that can be used in steam and high-pressure hot water cleaning equipment as well as hot soaker tanks. It meets USDA A1 meaning it is “acceptable as a general cleaning agent on all surfaces, or for use with steam or mechanical cleaning devices.” It can handle a wide variety of jobs where highly caustic material is required. The convenient liquid form allows for easier more rapid mixing and safer use. It is a quick, deep penetrating cleaning compound that dislodges heavy soils and grease rapidly. When followed by a steam or high-pressure rinse it leaves surfaces free of deposits and film. It licks the toughest jobs while saving both time and money.
Formula 2039 HF Alkaline Cleaner Concentrate
is a heavy duty, high foaming, and high alkaline, multi-purpose cleaner. It is especially suited for tough cleaning operations such as vegetable, meat, fish and poultry fats, starches, greases, oils, proteinaceous stains and other hard to remove deposits. This cleaner is specially designed for foam applications, but can be used for cleaning in place and steam or hot high pressure cleaning operations. The surfactants incorporated for foam generation and stabilization are very effective in wetting and emulsifying and greatly improve the ability of the alkaline cleaners and builders to penetrate and break down the greases, fats and other soils. This product is acceptable for use only in soak tanks or with steam or mechanical cleaning devices in all departments operating under the USDA’s Federal meat and poultry inspection programs ( meets USDA A2). This product is safe to be used on iron, stainless steel, copper, rubber and most plastics. However, it is not safe on aluminum, tin or galvanized.
Formula 2506 M Cleaner
is an economical, multi-purpose, liquid cleaner designed for use in many different types of applications including hand wiping, power spray cleaners, floor scrubbers, etc. It is USDA approved as A1, meaning it is “acceptable as a general cleaning agent on all surfaces, or for use with steam or mechanical cleaning devices in all departments of official establishments operating under the Federal meat, poultry, shell egg grading and egg products inspection programs.”
Formula 2600 Multi-Purpose Cleaner
is a synthetic concentrate that cuts your inventory because it replaces all your special cleaners. It is easy and economical to use because you add and adjust the water level depending on the soil load. Formula 2600 quickly penetrates dirt, grease, grime, etc., and holds it in suspension for easy removal. It cleans everything from floors to greasy plant machinery. It is excellent for steam cleaning and safe on painted surfaces when diluted as directed. It can be applied by steam cleaner, spraying, brushing, mopping, or wiping. Rinse with water or wipe clean with damp cloth. On heavier soil, allow solution to soak and penetrate, but not to dry before rinsing or wiping clean.
Formula 2610 Cleaner Concentrate
is a very versatile, multi-purpose liquid concentrate specially formulated for all hard surface cleaning. It contains no severely harsh or hazardous chemicals, yet gives heavy duty cleaning performance. It can penetrate the toughest soils, displace them from the surface, emulsify them, and prevent the soils from redepositing on the surface being cleaned. It has excellent wetting and sheeting action and no-streak rinsing to give that clean, sparkling appearance desired. Due to its unique concentrated multi-purpose formulation and easy to use liquid form, it’s use level can be adjusted to suit the task – from high levels for the toughest grit, grease, and grime – to very low levels for most cleaning operations to give the optimum economy of use. Formula 2610 is used for washing trucks, cars, buses, machinery, floors, walls, tables, equipment, seats, plastics, upholstery, woodwork, and painted surfaces. Dilution levels vary depending on soil loads and types, as well as with methods of application. Formula 2610 can be used with hand, brush, spray, high-pressure washers, steam, and other automated application systems. It is safe to use on stainless steel, steel, iron, aluminum, magnesium, copper, brass and other soft metals, as well as on most plastics and paints.
Formula 2611 Cleaner Concentrate
is a versatile, multi-purpose liquid concentrate, formulated for hard surface cleaning. It meets USDA A1, meaning it is “acceptable as a general cleaning agent on all surfaces, or for use with steam or mechanical cleaning devices in all departments of official establishments operating under the Federal meat, poultry, shell egg grading and egg products inspection programs.” It has the ability to penetrate the toughest soils, displace them from the surface, emulsify them and keep them from redepositing on the surface being cleaned. It has excellent wetting and sheeting action and non-streak rinsing to leave a clean sparkling appearance.
Formula 3160A Iron Phosphatizer
is a combined cleaning – phosphatizing compound for preparation of steel and aluminum surfaces for coating applications. Use of Formula 3160A results in greatly improved paint adhesion and corrosion protection. Its cleaning action is so good that a pre-cleaning operation is not necessary in most cases. Formula 3160 A contains a unique combination of accelerators and promoters that speed up the phosphatizing action and assures a tough, durable, corrosion resistant coating.
Natuclean 144
is a citrus-based, biodegradable, water soluble, solvent degreaser that finds use in many industrial applications. Its quick penetrating formulation rapidly dissolves and removes grease, grime, asphalt, oil, and tar. Natuclean 144 is ideal for use as a parts cleaner, engine degreaser, graffiti remover, and in any other application where a non-toxic, biodegradable solvent is needed or desired. Parts or surfaces can air dry, leaving a negligible film, or can be rinsed with water.
Super D
A high powered cleaner-degreaser designed to remove the toughest sludges and films that have built up on surfaces.