TECHNICAL SERVICE DATA SHEET

Gardoclean® 444

SCOPE

GARD0CLEAN 444 is a heavy duty alkaline cleaner designed for the cleaning of iron and steel. It is
particularly suitable if the cleaned work is to be subsequently BONDERIZED.

This is for immersion application.

MATERIALS

GARD0CLEAN 444

TESTING REAGENTS.

Testing solution no. 9 ( 0.1 N sulphuric acid )

Indicator solution no. 1 ( phenolphthalein )

EQUIPMENT

All equipment for use with GARD0CLEAN 444 may be contructed of mild steel. In case of
installations, maintenance will be simplified if spray nozzles are fabricated from stainless steel (
Grade 316 s16 )

MAKE UP OF CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Carry out the following operations in the order given :

(1) Determine the working volume of the tank and run in clean water until it is about three quarters
full.

(2) Heat water to 60 degree C

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(3) Add GARD0CLEAN 444 powder at the rate of 40 Kgs. per 1000 litres of cleaning solution
required and mix thoroughly until the powder is dissolved.

The strength of the solution may be varied depending on the amount and the type of soil to be
removed. Concentrations upto 50 Kgs. per 1000 ltrs. for immersion applicable.

(4) Make up to operating level with clean water.

(5) Heat to 60 degree C and mix thoroughly.

OPERATION

The work is immersed in the solution for sufficient time to allow cleaning to be completed. The time
required is usually between 5 to 10 minutes in the case of immersion application

After cleaning, the metal is rinsed with one or two stages of water rinses which are overflowed
sufficiently to prevent excessive contamination. The cleaning solution gradually accumulates grease
and dirt and it should be discarded when contamination interferes with cleaning. In order to prolong
cleaner life and improve its efficiency on large installations such as sheet and strip lines it is
recommended that a portion be continuously discarded and the strength maintained by necessary
additions of GARD0CLEAN 444 powder.

TESTING AND CONTROL

Take a 10 ml. sample of GARD0CLEAN 444 solution, add about 10 drops of indicator solution no. 1
and titrate with testing solution no. 9 until the pink colour is discharged. Note the volume of testing
solution no. 9 required.

A solution prepared as above i.e. 40 Kgs. per 1000 ltrs. should requir 56 + 2 ml. of testing solution
no. 9 and is known as 56 point solution.

The strength of the cleaning solution is determined in accordance with the following table:

GARD0CLEAN 444 POWDER PER 1000 LTRS. POINTAGE

20 28+ 2

40 56 + 2

An addition of 0.72 Kgs. GARD0CLEAN 444 powder per 1000 ltrs. is required to raise the free
alkali pointage by one.
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SAFETY PRECAUTION

GARD0CLEAN 444 is mild alkaline. When making additions of GARD0CLEAN 444 powder to the
solution add the material slowly to the surface of the solution to avoid spattering. Do not take
internally. Wear a face shield and rubber gloves when handling these chemicals. In case of
accidental contact with skin or clothing, wash immediately with large quantities of water. For eyes,
flush freely with water and obtain medical attention at once. In case of spillage, flush with plenty of
water. Clean up spillage.

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