Ultrasonic Detergents & Cleaning Fluids

Zenith has a complete selection of ultrasonic cleaning fluids which are optimized for ultrasonic use. Each cleaning fluid is formulated for specific contaminants and metals, and in some cases there are more-than-one cleaning solution that could be used for a particular parts cleaning job. Zenith’s engineers can assist you in determining which ultrasonic cleaning fluids would be best for your particular application.

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Z-60 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaning Fluid

Z-60 aqueous alkaline cleaning fluid is our most successful general purpose steel and stainless steel cleaner. This ultrasonic cleaning solution is suitable for the following applications and materials:

  • Removes lubricants, coolants, general shop contaminants, and other common contaminants.
  • Commonly used at concentrations of 5-10% in water
  • pH of 11-11.5
  • Used at temperatures below 150 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Sold in 4 gallon cases or 55 gallon drums
  • Perfect for steel stamping or CNC manufactured parts.

Agent ACS Multi-metal Cleaner

When you need to remove light contaminants from aluminum parts, or parts made of different metals, Agent ACS is the perfect ultrasonic cleaning solution.

  • Removes lubricants, coolants, general shop contaminants, ink, and other common contaminants.
  • Commonly used at concentrations of 5-15% in water.
  • Includes brighteners to brighten the appearance of aluminum and other materials
  • pH of 11-11.5
  • Used at temperatures below 150 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Sold in 5 gallon cases or 55 gallon drums
  • Perfect for light-duty automotive, aerospace , firearms, and most other general duty cleaning applications

Agent ACS Multi-metal Cleaner

Super Citrus is a non-hazardous biodegradable terpene cleaner which is manufactured of orange peel extract. Although it is mixed with water, it acts like a solvent, dissolving heavy oil and grease contamination with ease.

  • Perfect for light-medium-duty .automotive and transmission parts cleaning applications.
  • Removes oil, grease, burned carbon residues, transmission fluid, and other contaminants.
  • Multi-metal safe. Cleans aluminum, brass, steel, stainless steel, copper, and other materials.
  • Commonly used at concentrations of 5-15% in water.
  • pH of 10-10.5.
  • Highly effective when used at ambient temperatures.
  • Sold in 5 gallon cases or 55 gallon drums.
  • Lasts longer than most aqueous alkaline cleaning fluids.

Super Citrus Plus High-Strength Multi-Metal Cleaner

Super Citrus Plus is a non-hazardous biodegradable terpene cleaner which is manufactured of orange peel extract that is a higher-strength version of our Super Citrus cleaner. Although it is mixed with water, it acts like a solvent, dissolving heavy oil and grease contamination with ease. Commonly used for automotive cleaning applications to remove heavy deposits of burned carbon, oil, grease, clutch residues, and other similar contaminants.

  • Perfect for heavy duty automotive and transmission parts cleaning applications.
  • Removes oil, grease, burned carbon residues, transmission fluid, glues, gum, tar, and other contaminants.
  • Multi-metal safe. Cleans aluminum, brass, steel, stainless steel, copper, and other materials.
  • Commonly used at concentrations of 5-15% in water.
  • pH of 12-12.5.
  • Highly effective when used at ambient temperatures.
  • Sold in 5 gallon cases or 55 gallon drums.
  • Lasts longer than most aqueous alkaline cleaning fluids.
  • Separates oils for easy removal from the bath to extend life.

UHD Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaner

UHD is Zenith’s highly-alkaline heavy duty cleaning fluid which is used to remove the toughest contaminants from steel or stainless steel parts. Very-low conductivity yields no-spot cleaning results, and built-in rust/oxidation inhibitor is included.

  • Used for removing inks, polishing/buffing compounds, oils, greases, wax, drawing compounds, metalworking fluids, and carbonaceous soils.
  • No-spot cleaning results even when used with no-rinse cleaning applications.
  • Typically used at 1-10% concentrations at temperatures from 110-165 degrees F.
  • Remains clear even at elevated temperature (high cloud point).
  • Not compatible with aluminum, magnesium, copper, zinc, lead, tin, or their alloys.
  • Non-foaming formulation is perfect for wire cleaning or other applications which high circulation rates.

NFC1500 No-Foam Non-Silicated Cleaner

NFC1500 is a no-foam alkaline cleaning agent which does not include silicates that leave residues on parts or equipment. Perfect for spray washers or ultrasonic cleaners, it is multi-metal-safe and has a pH of less than 10 when mixed with water.

  • Non-foaming cleaning agent.
  • Removes metalworking fluids, greases, inks, polishing/buffing compounds, and other contaminants.
  • Will not leave sludge or residues on equipment when it dries on the surface.
  • Excellent choice for pre-plating or coating applications.
  • Exceptional wetting and rinsing properties.
  • 5 gallons pails or 55 gallon drums are available.

Scale Remover 22

Scale remover 22 is an acidic cleaning agent used to remove rust and scale from steel components or oxidation/tarnish from copper and brass parts.

  • Removes rust, scale, mineral deposits, oxidation, and tarnish
  • Commonly used at concentrations of 2-10% in water.
  • NOT to be used with aluminum parts
  • pH of 1.5-2
  • Sold in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums
  • Perfect for in-line copper wire and brass cleaning applications.

CP2 One-step Cleaning/Passivation Agent

CP2 is a one-step phosphate-free cleaning fluid that simultaneously passivates parts using citric acid. No neutralizing agents are required after the process.

  • Removes rust, scale, mineral deposits, oxidation, and other contaminants.
  • Typically used at 10-30% concentration.
  • Passivates parts in 4-20 minutes depending upon bath temperature.
  • Free-rinsing and biodegradable.
  • pH of 2.5 in concentrated form
  • Sold in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums

ZENOPAR High-flash Hydrocarbon Cleaning Fluid

Zenopar is a very unique hydrocarbon cleaning fluid that has a flash point of 212 degrees F. It is commonly used as a metal strip degreaser prior to hydrogen annealing and will not leave any hydrocarbon residues after this process.

  • Ultra-high-flash hydrocarbon degreaser.
  • Compatible with all metals.
  • No rinsing operation is required.
  • Odorless at lower operating temperatures.
  • Typically used at low temperatures.

RP 408 Aqueous Rust Preventative

RP 408 is an aqueous rust preventative fluid which is typically added to the final of a cleaning operation to prevent rusting of steel parts or oxidation/discoloration of other metals.

  • Used at concentrations of 1-2% for up to 90 days of protection.
  • Used at higher concentrations for longer protection.
  • Does not typically interfere with subsequent coating or painting operations.
  • Very light detergent odor.

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