Zilch Alkaline Cleaner
As an alternative to traditional, solvent-based degreasers, Zilch alkaline degreaser and cleaner offers a robust, all-purpose, aqueous cleaning solution. Formulated without harsh and hazardous chemicals, it is used at 5-25% by volume to effectively remove oils, grease, process fluids, as well as dirt and other contaminants that reduce the efficiency of equipment and machinery across various industries. Zilch is a safe, versatile, and ecologically responsible alternative for powerful industrial and commercial degreasing.
A Powerful Alkaline Cleaner & Degreaser for Industrial Environments
With a water-based, non-toxic formula, Zilch is a high-performance alkaline cleaner and degreaser that removes contaminants, such as grease, dirt, or grime, from metal, plastic, and other surfaces. It breaks down and lifts soils without featuring harsh chemicals or solvents, minimizing harm to worker health, safety, and the environment. Compared to other degreasing agents, Zilch is non-toxic, non-flammable, and contains no VOCs or HAPs, offering a safe alternative for users, equipment, and the environment while still delivering high-quality cleaning power.
Features & Benefits of Zilch Alkaline Degreaser
Zilch is an all-purpose, aqueous cleaner and degreaser offering effective cleaning power to remove various contaminants in an environmentally responsible solution. Featuring a non-toxic formula, Zilch utilizes a blend of wetting agents and surfactants in a clear amber liquid with a mild odor to remove grime, grease, and oils from steel, steel alloys, galvanized steel, stainless steel, plastic, composites, carbon fiber, and other materials. This product achieves a strong degreasing performance without harsh chemicals, reducing health and safety risks, minimizing environmental impact, and complying with green cleaning standards to provide benefits to routine maintenance procedures in industrial and commercial settings that include:
- Non-caustic
- Non-silicated
- Non-flammable
- Phosphate-free
- No VOCs or HAPs
- Non-flammable
- Biodegradable
Because of its mildly alkaline formula, we recommend avoiding prolonged contact with Zilch on the skin and to the eyes.
General Application Procedure for Cleaning & Degreasing with Zilch
To remove oils, grease, metalworking fluids, soot, algae, vegetation, as well as polishing and buffing compounds, Zilch can be used in spray washers, ultrasonic tanks, pressure sprayers, or by hand. In dip tanks or ultrasonic units, follow these steps for application:
- Clean the solution tank, then add water to the operating level and use ambient temperature up to 160°F water.
- Add sufficient amounts of Zilch to create a working solution of 5-25% by volume, and mix well.
- Heat the solution to the operating temperature and begin process cleaning.
- Throughout the procedure, maintain the concentration of the solution by adding product to ensure consistent performance and thorough removal of contaminants.
- Apply a water rinse to remove any remaining residue.
Industrial Uses & Applications of Alkaline Cleaner
As an environmentally friendly alkaline cleaner and degreaser, Zilch offers a wide range of uses for degreasing across various industries and a range of industrial settings. With a synergistic blend of unique surfactants, this alkaline degreaser effectively breaks down contaminants using biodegradable and non-toxic ingredients, providing heavy-duty cleaning that improves worker safety and reduces regulatory compliance issues. Zilch is designed to maintain docks, tanks, turbines, as well as a variety of surfaces, such as walls, delivering a high-performance degreasing solution that meets cleaning requirements in industries, such as:
- Metalworking and manufacturing
- Electronics
- Food and beverage
- Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
- Commercial services
- Transportation
