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Technical Data Sheet Gardoclean A 5722

GARDOCLEAN A 5722 is a mixture of acids and solvents used to simultaneously degrease, descale, and derust iron and steel. It can also be used to clean non-ferrous metals. The working solution is prepared by mixing one part GARDOCLEAN A 5722 with three parts water. Work is immersed in the heated solution between ambient and 80°C for 5-30 minutes to remove soil, scale, and rust. After cleaning, the work is rinsed with water and can be phosphated or dried. Proper precautions should be taken as GARDOCLEAN A 5722 contains acids and can irritate skin and eyes.

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Technical Data Sheet Gardoclean A 5722

GARDOCLEAN A 5722 is a mixture of acids and solvents used to simultaneously degrease, descale, and derust iron and steel. It can also be used to clean non-ferrous metals. The working solution is prepared by mixing one part GARDOCLEAN A 5722 with three parts water. Work is immersed in the heated solution between ambient and 80°C for 5-30 minutes to remove soil, scale, and rust. After cleaning, the work is rinsed with water and can be phosphated or dried. Proper precautions should be taken as GARDOCLEAN A 5722 contains acids and can irritate skin and eyes.

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

GARDOCLEAN A 5722
INTRODUCTION It is recommended that before operation of the process described in this Data Sheet,
that any person involved in handling, operating or otherwise all materials, products,
Testing Reagents, etc., described, read the document in its entirety and are certain that
they completely understand the methods of make-up, operation, testing, etc., and are
fully aware of the safety of operation and of any potential hazards that may exist.

They should also have read all relevant Health and Safety Data Sheets as listed under
'Safety Precautions'.

SCOPE GARDOCLEAN A 5722 SOLUTION is a mixture of acids and solvents designed to


simultaneously degrease, descale and derust iron and steel and is particulary suitable for
use on work which is to be subsequently phosphated. It may also be used for cleaning
non-ferrous metals. It is used by immersion.

MATERIAL GARDOCLEAN A 5722 SOLUTION

EQUIPMENT Tanks for GARDOCLEAN A 5722 working solution should be constructed of lead or
rubber lined mild steel. Heating coils should be of lead.

APPLICATION (1) Make-up

The working solution is usually prepared by mixing one volume of GARDOCLEAN A


5722 SOLUTION with three volumes of water, i.e. 25 litres of GARDOCLEAN A 5722
SOLUTION made up to 100 litres with water. After mixing the solution is heated to the
required temperature which is normally in the range from ambient to 80C.

The strength of the cleaner may be reduced if only very light soil and/or rust requires
to be removed and in some cases a dilution as low as 10 litres of GARDOCLEAN A
5722 SOLUTION diluted to 100 litres with water may be satisfactory.

(2) Operation

The work to be cleaned is immersed until all soil, scale and/or rust is removed. The
time required is normally in the range of 5 to 30 minutes. The temperature may be
from ambient up to 80C and after the optimum temperature has been established
it should be maintained. It is advisable that the solution be circulated.

Chemetall Asia Pte Ltd


12 Loyang Crescent, Singapore 508980
Tel : (65)6885-7900 Fax : (65)6885-7929
Email : [email protected]
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
GARDOCLEAN A 5722

After cleaning, the work should be thoroughly water rinsed, preferably in two stages,
the first cold and the second hot.

If the work is to be phosphated, it may be passed whilst still wet, directly to the
appropriate processing tank. Otherwise it should be immediately forced dried.

TESTING & CONTROL The method is available upon request under separate data sheets for Method of Control.

CLEANING OUT THE


GARDOCLEAN TANKS It is rarely necessary to discard a GARDOCLEAN A 5722 working solution but should
such an occasion arise it is advisable to neutralise the solution before discarding it. This is
done by adding soda ash slowly and carefully to the working solution at the rate 5.5 kg per
1000 litres.

If it becomes necessary to clean out the GARDOCLEAN A 5722 tank, the working solution
may be transferred to the rinse tanks which have first been emptied and cleaned out.

Sludge is then removed from the GARDOCLEAN A 5722 tank and the opportunity should
be taken to descale the heating coils if necessary.

After cleaning out the tank, the solution is returned to it, the level is made up with water
and after mixing, the solution is brought up to the operating temperature. The solution is
then tested and replenished in the normal way.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GARDOCLEAN A 5722 SOLUTION contains acids and should not be allowed to come
into contact with skin or clothing. Care should be taken when pouring GARDOCLEAN A
5722 SOLUTION from drums. In case of accidental contact wash freely with clean water.
For eyes, flush freely with clean water and obtain medical attention immediately.

Ref : VH/2/07/Pyr 206 TSDS No. 200 Amend 1/S4

The above data have been compiled to the best of our knowledge on the basis of thorough tests and with regard to the current state of our long practical experience. No
liabilities or guarantee deriving from or in connection with this leaflet can be imputed to us. Reproduction, in whole or in part, only with our express permission.

Chemetall Asia Pte Ltd


12 Loyang Crescent, Singapore 508980
Tel : (65)6885-7900 Fax : (65)6885-7929
Email : [email protected]
Internet : /www.aerospace.chemetall.com
Company Reg No : 197600891R
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