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EMS Technical Data Sheets
Detergent 8® Low Foaming Phosphate Free Detergent
EMS Catalog #60538-01, 60538-04
About Detergent 8®
Detergent 8 is a non-ionic, phosphate-free homogeneous blend of an alkanolamine, glycol ethers and an alkoxylated fatty alcohol. Contains no chelating agents, halides or conductive metal cations such as sodium.
Why Detergent 8®
Detergent 8 is a low-foaming ion-free detergent that is versatile in that it
- Replaces solvent cleaning
- Is concentrated to save you money
- Is biodegradable
- Has penetrating wetting power to save you time
- Is of free rinsing to give you quality results
- Contains no phosphate, sulfur, chlorine, metal cation, halide, borate, silicate, carbonate, chlorocarbon, fluorocarbon or chelating ingredients
Detergent 8 is used to clean
- Circuit boards
- Electronic parts
- Phosphate-sensitive labware
- Nuclear reactor cavities
- Delicate industrial parts
- Nuclear-contaminated equipment during outage
Detergent 8 is used to remove
- Resins
- Oils
- Dirt
- Grime
- Particulates
- Residues
- Fluxes
- Chemicals
- Solvents
Detergent 8 cleans a variety of surfaces
- Glass
- Metal
- Stainless steel
- Ceramic
- Plastic
- Circuit boards
Detergent 8 should following a cleaning method
- Soak
- Brush
- Sponge
- Cloth
- Ultrasonic
- Ware washer
- Spray washer
- Pressure washer
- Flow through clean-in-place
Directions
- For manual, soak, and ultrasonic use, make a 3-5% solution (4-6 ounces per gallon or 30-50 ml per liter) in warm or hot water. An oily, milky solution is normal.
- Protective and eyewear are recommended.
- For spray machines, add detergent at the hot water wash cycle to make a 2% solution (2½ ounces per gallon or 20 ml per liter). For difficult soils, raise water temperature and use more detergent.
- Rinse thoroughly, preferably with running water.
- For critical cleaning, do final, or all rinsing, in distilled, deionized or purified water.
Cleaning Validation Methods
Test a parameter of rinse water before and after rinsing the cleaned surface, or test the clean surface. No significant change in the parameter indicates no detectable residue. Parameters measured include: pH, spectrographic methods, surface tension, and surface analysis.
Technical Data
| Physical Data | Typical Value |
| pH of 1% solution | 11.0 |
| Specific gravity (g/ml) | 0.99 |
| Density (lbs./gallon) | 8.25 |
| Flash point (degrees F, Cleveland open cup) | 201 |
| Phosphate content (as phosphorous) | 0% |
| Organic carbon (% calculated w/w) | 35-40% |
| Fragrance content | 0% |
| Surface tension 1% solution (Dyne/cm) | 32 |
| Color | Clear |
| Form | Liquid |
| Solubility in water | Completely soluble |
| Hard water effectiveness | Highly effective |
| Biodegradability | Biodegradable |
| Foam tendency | Low-foaming |
| Shelf life | Two (2) years from date of manufacture |
Product Information
Detergent 8® Low Foaming Phosphate Free Detergent