Cortec VpCI®-418 L / VpCI®-418 LM Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaners

Product Description

VpCI®-418 L/418 LM are non-foaming, heavy-duty alkaline cleaners/degreasers for cleaning industrial, oil field, commercial, and marine equipment. VpCI®-418 L/418 LM are designed for power-washing machinery, high-agitation parts washers, and high-pressure spray washers.

VpCI®-418 L/418 LM are non-flammable, nitrite-free, and do not present disposal problems associated with most phosphate cleaners.

VpCI®-418 L/418 LM contain inhibitors to protect metal parts from corrosion after cleaning. They have a unique ability to remove difficult deposits such as heavy hydrocarbons, greases, drawing and buffing compounds, and mill and machinery oils.

Features

• Nitrite-free  
• Will not affect paint adhesion qualities  
• Safe to use on glass and most plastics 
•  Non-foaming  
• VpCI®-418 LM is silicate free and leaves behind no residue

Benefits

• Offers unique cleaning action for removing hydrocarbon deposits •
• Prevents flash rust •
• Provides multimetal corrosion protection

Application

Effective Uses:  

• Machinery, engine blocks, or forgings coated with grease or oil deposits  
• Plate, sheet metal, and metal castings covered with oily films prior to painting or pickling  
• Metal parts contaminated with stamping, drawing, or buffing compounds  
• Pressure washing

VpCI®-418 L/418 LM can be applied using power washers and sprayers. It requires mechanical action to be effective.

Mix VpCI®-418 L/418 LM into water until fully dissolved. Take pH and refractometer measurements to establish benchmark readings.

Metals Protected

• Carbon Steel 
• Stainless Steel  
• Cast Iron  
• Galvanized Steel  
• Brass (<30% Zn)  
• Copper

Packaging and Storage

VpCI®-418 LM and VpCI®-418 L are available in 5 gallon (19 liter) pails, 55 gallon (208 liter) drums, liquid totes, and bulk.

To ensure best product performance, store in original packaging, indoors, and out of direct sunlight at 40-100 °F (4-38 °C).

Shelf life: 2 years.