24 100-214-294 REV. 05
4.5 Solution Effect on Metals
* Contact distributor for cleaning agent availability outside the US.
** No effect if solution temperature is less than 60° C (140° F).
(1) = Alkaline; (2) = Acidic; and (3) = Caustic.
Table 4.11 Solution Effects on Metals
Cleaning
Agent
Steel Brass
Aluminum
Magnesium
Zinc
S.
Steel
Copper
Tin
Optical (1) none none none none** none** none none**
Jewelry (1)
none none none none none none none
Buffing (1)
Compound
none
slight
stain
none none attacks none none
Oxide (2)
remover
slight
etch
none
slight
attack
attacks attacks none none
Electronic
cleaner (1)
none none
slight
attack
none none none none
General (1)
purpose
none none
slight
attack
none none none none
Industrial
strength (1)
none none
slight
attack
none none none none
Metal (1)
cleaner 1
none none none none none none none
Metal (1)
cleaner 2
none none
slight
attack
none none none none
Metal (1)
cleaner 3
none none none none none none none
Liquid rust
(3) stripper
none none
attacks*** attacks***
attacks none
slight
attack
GP (1)
Powder
none none none none none none none
WARNING General Warning
*** Free hydrogen may be released if solution comes in contact with
reactive metals.