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Formulations Included Acid-Based Metal Cleaner I-101 Alkaline Metal CleanerPremium Concentrate M-200 Alkaline Metal CleanerStandard Concentrate M-201 Heavy Oil Metal Cleaner M-202 Low-Foam Metal Cleaner LF-114 Low-Foam Easy Rinse Metal Cleaner M-300 Flash-Foaming Metal Cleaner M-301 Low-Residue Metal Cleaner M-302 Metal Parts Degreaser M-303 Spray Cleaner for De-Oiling M-203 Acid Aluminum BrightenerPremium A-102, A-103 Acid Aluminum BrightenerStandard M-204 Non-Acid Aluminum Brightener I-113 Solvent-Based Aluminum Brightener S-113 Alkaline Aluminum CleanerPremium I-102 Alkaline Aluminum CleanerStandard M-205

>> Acid-Based Metal Cleaner

Component Water Phosphoric acid (85%) Glycolic acid Tomamine Alkali Surfactant pH Specific gravity @ 20 C Applications Metal cleaner. NOTE: Rinse well after wash. Neutralize if necessary. Wt % 61.0 35.0 1.0 3.0 0.9 1.19 Use Dilution 1-2 ounces/gallon Add phosphoric acid to water, allow to cool. Add glycolic acid, allow to cool. Add Tomamine Alkali Surfactant and mix well. Mixing Instructions

Formula I-101

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>> Alkaline Metal Cleaner Premium Concentrate

Component Water Tomadol 91-6 or Tomadol 900 surfactant Sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate Trisodium phosphate, anhydrous Sodium hydroxide (50%) Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt Phosphate ester* *Triton H-66, The Dow Chemical Company, or equivalent product. pH Viscosity @ 73 F, cps Phase coalescence temperature, F Applications Metal cleaner. 12.7 28 99 Use Dilution 1-2 ounces/gallon Wt % 67.0 10.0 7.0 2.0 3.0 6.0 5.0 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-200

Add Tomadol 91-6 or Tomadol 900 surfactant to water and mix well. Add sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate, trisodium phosphate, anhydrous, sodium hydroxide, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt and phosphate ester. Continue with vigorous mixing until homogeneous.

>> Alkaline Metal CleanerStandard Concentrate

Component Water Tomadol 91-6 or Tomadol 900 Surfactant Sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt Phosphate ester* *Triton H-66, The Dow Chemical Company, or equivalent product. pH Viscosity @ 73 F, cps Phase coalescence temperature, F Applications Metal cleaner. 13.2 12 135 Use Dilution 1-2 ounces/gallon Wt % 67.0 7.5 15.6 1.0 8.0 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-201

Add Tomadol 91-6 or Tomadol 900 surfactant to water and mix well. Add sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate, trisodium phosphate, anhydrous, sodium hydroxide, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt and phosphate ester. Continue with vigorous mixing until homogeneous.

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>> Heavy Oil Metal Cleaner

Component Water Sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt Tomadol 91-6 surfactant Tomadol 91-2.5 surfactant Tomamine Amphoteric 400 surfactant pH Viscosity @ 73 F, cps Phase coalescence temperature, F Applications Metal cleaner. NOTE: Dye may be added if desired. Wt % 69.0 7.0 6.0 3.0 7.0 8.0 13.5 77 >165 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-202

Mix in two parts first then combine together. Part 1: Blend water, sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt. Part 2: Blend Tomadol 91-6, Tomadol 91-2.5 and Tomamine Amphoteric 400.

>> Low-Foam Metal Cleaner

Component Water Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate Potassium hydroxide (45%) Potassium silicate Tomamine AO-405 surfactant Tomamine AO-455 surfactant Tomamine Amphoteric 400 surfactant pH Specific gravity 20/20 F Applications Metal cleaning where foam buildup is not desired. A Wt % 66.2 6.0 12.0 12.0 2.0 1.8 13.7 1.15 B Wt % 65.3 6.0 12.0 12.0 2.0 2.7 13.7 1.15 Use Dilution 1-2 ounces/gallon Mixing Instructions

Formula LF-114

Dissolve tetrapotassium pyrophosphate to the water and mix well. Add potassium hydroxide and mix well. Add potassium silicate and mix well. Add Tomamine AO-405 or Tomamine AO-455 surfactant and mix well. Add Tomamine Amphoteric 400 surfactant and mix well.

>> Low-Foam Easy Rinse Metal Cleaner

Component Water Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt Tomamine AO-405 surfactant Tomamine Amphoteric 400 surfactant Tomamine E-14-5 surfactant Applications Metal cleaner. Wt % 93.5 1.0 2.0 2.0 1.5 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-300
Add ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt to water and mix well. Add Tomamine AO-405 surfactant and mix well. Add Tomamine Amphoteric 400 surfactant and mix well. Add Tomamine E-14-5 surfactant and mix well.

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>> Flash-Foaming Metal Cleaner

Component Water Sodium hydroxide (50%) Sodium silicate 3.22/1 Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt (40%) Tomamine AO-455 surfactant Tomamine Q-14-2PG surfactant Tomamine Amphoteric 400 surfactant Applications Hard surface cleaner. Wt % 74.0 10.0 5.0 5.0 4.5 0.5 1.0 Use Dilution 20:1 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-301

Slowly add sodium hydroxide to water, mix well and cool. Add sodium silicate 3.22/1 and mix until dissolved. Add ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt and mix until dissolved. Add Tomamine AO-455, Tomamine Q-14-2PG and Tomamine Amphoteric 400 surfactants and and mix well until homogeneous.

>> Low-Residue Metal Cleaner

Component Water Sodium tripolyphosphate Tomadol 901 surfactant Tomamine AO-455 surfactant Tomamine Amphoteric SC surfactant Applications Metal cleaner. Wt % 91.0 0.5 5.0 1.5 2.0 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-302
Add sodium tripolyphosphate to water and mix well. Add Tomadol 901 surfactant and mix well. Add Tomamine AO-455 surfactant and mix well. Add Tomamine Amphoteric SC surfactant and mix well.

>> Metal Parts Degreaser

Component Water Sodium metasilicate Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether Tomamine Amphoteric SC surfactant Tomadyne 102 surfactant Applications Metal cleaner. Wt % 69.0 3.0 4.0 10.0 9.0 5.0 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-303
Add sodium metasilicate and mix until dissolved. Add tetrapotassium pyrophosphate and mix until dissolved. Add ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and mix well. Add Tomamine Amphoteric SC surfactant and mix well. Add Tomadyne 102 surfactant and mix well.

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>> Spray Cleaner for De-Oiling

Component Water Sodium silicate*, (37.5%) Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate Potassium hydroxide (45%) Tomadol 1-5 surfactant Tomamine Alkali Surfactant *Starso Silicate 1:1.8, PQ Corporation, or equivalent. pH Viscosity, 73 F, cps Phase coalescence temperature, F Applications Metal cleaner. 13.7 3 >165 Use Dilution Heavy-duty use: 4 ounces/gallon Regular-duty use: 2 ounces/gallon Light-duty use: 1 ounce/gallon Wt % 56.5 12.0 13.0 12.0 2.0 4.5 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-203

Mix in two parts first then combine together. Part 1: Blend water, sodium silicate, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, and potassium hydroxide. Part 2: Tomadol 1-5 and Tomamine Alkali Surfactant.

>> Acid Aluminum BrightenerPremium

Component Water Tomamine Acid Foamer surfactant Sulfuric acid (95%) Ammonium bifluoride Hydrofluoric acid (70%) A-102 Wt % 64.0 3.0 20.0 13.0 A-103 Wt % 70.0 3.0 10.0 17.0 Mixing Instructions

Formula A-102, A-103

Tomamine Acid Foamer surfactant is a semisolid at room temperature. Heating may be necessary. Add Tomamine Acid Foamer surfactant to water and stir until dissolved. This may take several minutes and it may be necessary to leave standing overnight to ensure that it has been completely dissolved. Add sulfuric acid, mix well, then cool. Add ammonium bifluoride or hydrofluoric acid and mix well.

pH Applications Truckwash, vertical aluminum surface cleaning.

3.5

3.5 Use Dilution 10:1 to 30:1

NOTES: Preparation and use of a stock solution of 20% glycol ether/80% Tomamine Acid Foamer surfactant will aid in solubilization and homogeneity.

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>> Acid Aluminum BrightenerStandard

Component Water Tomadol 91-8 surfactant Phosphoric acid (85%) Citric acid Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether Phosphonic acid* *Dequest 2010, Thermphos International BV, or equivalent product. pH Viscosity @ 73 F, cps Phase coalescence temperature, F Applications Aluminum cleaner and brightener. 1.7 5 >176 Wt % 78.0 4.5 4.5 5.5 5.5 2.0 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-204

Dissolve acids in water, mix well and allow to cool. Add ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and Tomadol 91-8 surfactant. Stir until clear solution is obtained.

>> Non-Acid Aluminum Brightener

Component Water Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt (40%) NTA (40%) sodium nitrilo-triacetate Potassium hydroxide (45%) Sodium hydroxide (50%) Tomadol 91-8 surfactant Tomamine Alkali Surfactant pH Specific gravity 20/20 F Applications Truckwash, parts wash. NOTE: Rinse well immediately after wash. A Wt % 58.0 10.0 4.0 20.0 2.0 6.0 13.8 1.19 B Wt % 58.0 10.0 4.0 20.0 2.0 6.0 13.8 1.19 Use Dilution 5:1 to 20:1 Mixing Instructions

Formula I-113

Dissolve ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt or NTA in water. Add potassium hydroxide to mixture, dissolve and allow to cool. Add sodium hydroxide to mixture, dissolve and allow to cool. Add Tomadol 91-8 surfactant and mix well. Add Tomamine Alkali Surfactant and mix well.

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Industrial >> Metal Cleaners

>> Solvent-Based Aluminum Brightener

Component Water Phosphoric acid (85%) Hydroxyacetic acid (70%) Citric acid, anhydrous Ethylene glycol butyl ether Tomadol 91-8 surfactant Tomamine Q-17-2 surfactant pH Specific gravity, 20/20 C Applications Spray cleaner for trucks and equipment. Soak tank for equipment and parts. A Wt % 83.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 3.0 2.0 1.3 1.03 B Wt % 80.5 10.0 5.0 2.5 2.0 1.6 1.02 C Wt % 82.5 5.0 3.5 5.0 2.0 2.0 1.7 1.02 Use Dilution 5:1 to 10:1 Mixing Instructions

Formula S-113

Slowly add liquid acids to water and mix well. Dissolve citric acid and mix well. Add ethylene glycol butyl ether and mix well, until clear Add Tomadol 91-8 surfactant and mix well, until clear. Add Tomamine Q-17-2 surfactant and mix well, until clear.

>> Alkaline Aluminum CleanerPremium

Component Water Sodium gluconate Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt (39%) Potassium hydroxide (45%) 42 Sodium silicate 3.22/1 Tomadol 900 surfactant Tomamine Alkali Surfactant pH Specific gravity, 20/20 C Applications Parts soak. Wt % 48.0 2.0 2.0 20.0 20.0 3.0 5.0 13.5 1.18 Use Dilution 10:1 to 30:1 Mixing Instructions

Formula I-102

Add sodium gluconate and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt to water and mix well. Add potassium hydroxide and mix well. Add sodium silicate and mix well. Add Tomadol 900 surfactant and mix well. Add Tomamine Alkali Surfactant and mix well.

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>> Alkaline Aluminum CleanerStandard

Component Water Tomadol 91-6 or Tomadol 900 surfactant C12 LAS (60%)* Sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate Phosphate ester** *Calsoft L-60 Slurry, Pilot Chemical Company, or equivalent product. **Triton H-66, The Dow Chemical Company, or equivalent. Viscosity @ 73 F, cps pH Phase coalescence temperature, F Applications Aluminum cleaner. 8 13.3 >176 Wt % 77.7 3.0 3.3 7.0 2.0 7.0 Mixing Instructions

Formula M-205

Add Tomadol 91-6 or Tomadol 900 surfactant to water and mix well. Add linear dodecylbenzene sulfonate, sodium metasilicate, pentahydrate, and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate and vigorously mix until homogeneous. Add phosphate ester and mix well.

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