SFA International

21st Century Fuel Management Technology

SFA International CleanSpec® 321

Degreasers to Improve the Environment

SFA provides a range of degreasers and cleanup chemicals which meet all environmental standards as set by EU and USA authorities. CleanSpec® 321 is the prime solvent in the range. It is an effective cleaner which has no hazards under current or pending Health and Safety or Environmental regulations.

What is CleanSpec® 321?

Beaker of CleanSpec 321

In most applications it will replace
chlorinated, paraffin based and
aqueous systems in cleaning
up hydrocarbon residues.

A unique, safe cleaner and degreaser whose active ingredients are all derived from orange oils.

CleanSpec 321® will:

  • act as a highly effective degreaser.
  • not damage metals, cured resins or painted surfaces.
  • greatly improve the quality of effluent discharge when used with drainage to an interceptor.
  • evaporate to dryness, but slowly.
  • provide reduced waste volume .
  • prevent formation of oily water emulsions.
  • provide a pleasant orange odour.

What does CleanSpec 321® Do?

Where can you use CleanSpec® 321?

To remove oil residues from:

  • equipment, floors etc
  • tanks, machine parts etc
  • hot melt adhesives, waxes, mastic residues,
  • oil based inks & uncured oil based paint.
Before After

Before & After using CleanSpec® 321

What surfaces is CleanSpec® 321 effective on?

CleanSpec® 321 is effective on a wide range of surfaces:

  • Metal
  • Concrete
  • Glass
  • Water
  • Most plastics
  • Most coated surfaces

How do I apply CleanSpec® 321?

You can use a wide range of application methods:

  • Dip tanks
  • Spray
  • Ultrasonics
  • Parts Washers
  • Mop & bucket
  • Impregnated wipes

CleanSpec® 321 is cold applied – no heating is necessary.

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What coverage will I get using CleanSpec® 321?

Depending on the thickness of deposits, on flat surfaces one litre of CleanSpec 321 will cover approximately 20m2/ litre.

Where capture is possible or circulation systems are practical, CleanSpec 321 can be reused until saturation point has been reached.

How do I dispose of CleanSpec® 321?

As waste oil, suitable for burning.

CleanSpec® 321 provides clear separation between grease (or oil) and water (if water is used in conjunction with CleanSpec 321®) It is then a simple matter to pump the water off and then dispose of oil in your normal manner.

Other points to consider with regard to waste and disposal:

  • Costs
  • Waste normally has some commercial value.
  • CleanSpec 321 is less toxic than the contaminant.
  • Easy disposal through existing oil recovery contracts.
  • Enhanced interceptor performance.
  • Collectable with sorbents.

CleanSpec® 321 Environmental Issues

  • CleanSpec® 321 is the only solvent not requiring risk or safety warnings.
  • CleanSpec® 321’s active ingredients all derived from oranges.
  • CleanSpec® 321 contains no surfactants and therefore will not emulsify with water.
  • CleanSpec® 321 generates no harmful vapour emissions.

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CleanSpec® 321 Industrial Applications

Heavy Industry

Power Generation and transmission, desalination plants.

Applications:

  • Fuel oil spills and leaks
  • Workshop grease and oil cleaning
  • Transformer oil leaks and spills
  • Burner and turbine cleaning
  • Fuel pipelines and filters
  • Cable jointing

Asphalt & Bitumen Industry

Applications:

  • Cleaning plant and equipment
  • Cleaning valves, pipes, pumps, tools and equipment
  • Vehicle and engine cleaning
  • Maintenance workshop cleaning, accidental spills etc
  • Compressors, generators, air tools

Paper and Printing Industry

Applications:

  • Presses and rollers
  • Plant room floors
  • Hot melt adhesive clean up

Hot Melt Adhesive Industry

Sectors – adhesive manufacturers, paper goods and label manufacturers, book binders, box manufacturers, food industry.

Applications:

  • Application nozzles
  • Pipes and rollers
  • Machine covers

General Industry

Applications:

  • Degreasing bearings, gears, transmissions, chains, work tops, floors, machine casings, slides.
  • Degreasing small components (fastenings, hydraulic/pneumatic parts)
  • Vehicles, forklifts.

Oil & Gas Industry

Applications:

  • Cleaning valves, pipes, pumps, tools and equipment.
  • Tanks (including ships), columns.
  • Mud residue (oil based and water based)
  • Vehicle and engine cleaning.
  • Maintenance workshop cleaning, accidental spills etc

Road Transport Industry

Applications:

  • Diesel engine maintenance
  • Fuel lines and injectors
  • Transport vehicle bodies
  • Engine maintenance workshops

Sea Transport Industry

Applications:

  • Shipping engine rooms
  • Bilges, holds and decks

Environmental

Applications:

  • Interceptors
  • Sludge pits
  • Oil spill on land
  • Oil spill on water

Click on MSDS for the Material Safety Data Sheet for CleanSpec® 321.

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