FC-14.1-M
Factory Floor Cleaner
Ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI / Chemical Name | % w/w | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Aqua | 74.0 | Solvent carrier |
| Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate | Sodium metasilicate | 6.0 | Alkaline builder, corrosion inhibitor |
| Sodium hydroxide (50%) | Sodium hydroxide | 4.0 | pH adjustment, saponification |
| C12-C14 alcohol ethoxylate (7 EO) | Laureth-7 | 5.0 | Nonionic surfactant, detergency |
| Dipropylene glycol butyl ether | PPG-2 Butyl Ether | 4.0 | Solvent, grease penetration |
| Sodium xylene sulfonate (40%) | Sodium xylene sulfonate | 4.0 | Hydrotrope, coupling |
| Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate | TKPP | 2.5 | Builder, water softening |
| Polyacrylate thickener | Polyacrylic acid, sodium salt | 0.5 | Rheology modifier |
| Total | 100.0 |
Formulation Notes
Factory floor environments accumulate a mixed soil profile: mineral oils from machining, tire marks from forklift traffic, and carbonized food residue in processing areas. A cleaner for these surfaces must deliver high alkalinity for saponification of fatty soils, incorporate a solvent booster for penetration of polymerized grease, and maintain compatibility with epoxy and sealed concrete substrates. Metasilicate provides both alkalinity and corrosion inhibition on ferrous drainage systems, while sodium hydroxide (NaOH) supplies the hydroxide ion concentration required for rapid saponification at 1-3% use dilution .
Procedure. Charge the vessel with water at 40-50°C. Dissolve sodium metasilicate pentahydrate and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate with moderate stirring. Add sodium hydroxide solution slowly (exothermic). Add the alcohol ethoxylate and dipropylene glycol butyl ether; mix until homogeneous. Introduce sodium xylene sulfonate, then thicken with polyacrylate solution. Cool to ambient temperature.
Specifications. pH (neat): 12.5 ± 0.3; pH (1% solution): 11.2 ± 0.2; viscosity: 250 ± 50 mPa·s; specific gravity: 1.04 ± 0.01; active matter: 18% ± 1%.
Application. Dilute 1:40 to 1:80 depending on soil load. Apply via automatic floor-scrubber at 0.3-0.5 L/m². Contact time: 5-10 minutes before recovery. Rinse with clean water on epoxy or coated floors .
GHS Classification. Skin Corrosion Category 1B (H314); Serious Eye Damage Category 1 (H318); Signal word: DANGER. Required PPE: chemical-resistant gloves (butyl rubber or neoprene ≥ 0.4 mm), face shield, chemical-resistant apron, safety boots. Concentrate is corrosive to aluminum and zinc; avoid contact with unprotected light metals .