FC-14.3-M
Heavy-Duty Floor Cleaner
Ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI / Chemical Name | % w/w | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Aqua | 78.0 | Solvent carrier |
| C12-C14 alcohol ethoxylate (3 EO) | C12-14 pareth-3 | 6.0 | Low-foam nonionic surfactant |
| Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate | Sodium metasilicate | 5.0 | Alkaline builder |
| Dipropylene glycol methyl ether | PPG-2 methyl ether | 4.0 | Solvent, wax/grease removal |
| Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate | TKPP | 4.0 | Builder, deflocculation |
| Potassium hydroxide (45%) | Potassium hydroxide | 2.0 | pH adjustment |
| Fatty alcohol alkoxylate (EO/PO) | C10-14 alkyl EO/PO copolymer | 0.8 | Foam suppressor |
| Polymeric dispersant | Polycarboxylate ether | 0.2 | Soil dispersant |
| Total | 100.0 |
Formulation Notes
This formulation addresses the specific demands of scrubber-drier machines on concrete and epoxy-coated industrial floors. The critical performance parameter is controlled foam: excessive foam overwhelms the vacuum recovery squeegee, leaving streaks and slip hazards, while insufficient foam reduces detergent contact time . A low-foam nonionic surfactant combined with an alkaline builder and glycol ether solvent provides the necessary balance.
Procedure. Dissolve tetrapotassium pyrophosphate and metasilicate in water at 35-45°C. Add potassium hydroxide. Introduce the alcohol ethoxylate (3 EO) and dipropylene glycol methyl ether. Add the fatty alcohol alkoxylate foam suppressor last, with gentle mixing to avoid air entrainment.
Specifications. pH (neat): 12.5 ± 0.3; pH (0.5% solution): 10.8 ± 0.2; Ross-Miles foam height (0.25%, 60 s, 25°C): 35 ± 10 mm; active matter: 15% ± 1%.
Application. Use at 0.5-1.0% (1:200 to 1:100) in scrubber-drier solution tank. Machine speed: maintain 1-2 m/s travel speed for adequate contact time. Verify floor compatibility on a 0.1 m² test patch before full-area application; this formula is suitable for sealed concrete, epoxy, and polyurethane-coated floors . Avoid use on unsealed porous stone or acid-sensitive surfaces.
GHS Classification. Skin Corrosion Category 1B (H314); Signal word: DANGER. Required PPE: chemical-resistant gloves, eye/face protection. Corrosive to aluminum and galvanized surfaces; rinse immediately if spilled on metal fixtures.