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1,200 Products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

pH Neutralizers

pH Neutralizers

Bring the pH of industrial wastewater to neutral for disposal

Degreasers

Cut through grease and oil to clean equipment and surfaces

Concrete Removers

Concrete Removers

Dissolve wet or hardened concrete to remove it from tools and equipment

Oven Cleaners

Dissolve baked-on grease and food in ovens and grills

Bleach

Disinfect almost any surface where discoloration isn't a concern

Aluminum Cleaners

Aluminum Cleaners

Brighten dull and dirty aluminum surfaces

Metal Brighteners

Metal Brighteners

Remove oxidation, discoloration, and heat stains from most metals without damaging the surface

Adhesive Removers

Adhesive Removers

Dissolve adhesive residue from a variety of surfaces including metal, glass, and concrete

Paint and Coating Removers

Paint and Coating Removers

Cut through paint and other coatings to clean up messes and prepare surfaces for finishing

Stainless Steel Surface Restorers

Stainless Steel Surface Restorers

Clean weld scale and other impurities off stainless steel and restore its corrosion resistance

Biocides

Eliminate foul odors in machine-tool reservoirs and wastewater by inhibiting bacteria growth

Surface-Preparation Cleaners

Surface-Preparation Cleaners

Clean and degrease surfaces so paint, coatings, adhesives, and cement will stick

pH Sensor Cleaners

pH Sensor Cleaners

Remove grease, protein, and other deposits from pH sensors

Toilet Bowl Cleaners

Toilet Bowl Cleaners

Deodorize, erase stains, and dissolve mineral deposits in toilets and urinals

Rust Removers

Restore rusted metal surfaces, such as tanks and pipes, to their original state

Clarifying Agents

Clarifying Agents

Clump small particles together to remove them from wastewater

Mold and Mildew Cleaners

Mold and Mildew Cleaners

Eliminate mold and mildew stains on most surfaces, including grout, concrete, and brick

Coffee Maker Cleaners

Coffee Maker Cleaners

Place in the brew basket of a drip-style coffee maker and run it for a complete cleaning

Computer Screen Cleaners

Computer Screen Cleaners

Wipe dust and dirt from computer screens, then dry them for a streak-free clean

Multipurpose Cleaners

Multipurpose Cleaners

Remove dirt, grime, and stains from most surfaces, even in clean rooms and freezers

Silicone Removers

Silicone Removers

Clear all traces of silicone from molds and molded parts

Electrical Parts Cleaners

Electrical Parts Cleaners

Eliminate dirt, oil, and rust from relays, circuit boards, and other electronics

Optical Equipment Cleaning Kits

Optical Equipment Cleaning Kits

Wipe oil and dust off optical devices such as solar cells, laser hardware, and mirrors

Carburetor Cleaners

Carburetor Cleaners

Remove dirt, gum, and varnish from carburetors and heat valves

Calcium, Lime, and Rust Removers

Calcium, Lime, and Rust Removers

Clean calcium, lime, and rust from HVAC systems, tools, and vehicles

Motor Cleaners

Remove dirt, grease, and wax to keep electric motors and generators working efficiently

Battery Terminal Cleaners

Battery Terminal Cleaners

Remove acid and corrosion from batteries

Sealant Removers

Sealant Removers

Clean sealant and caulk off tools and other surfaces

pH Meter Storage Solutions

pH Meter Storage Solutions

Prevent pH meters from drying between uses to extend their service life

Air Conditioner Pan Cleaners

Air Conditioner Pan Cleaners

Keep the condensate pan in air conditioners clean and free of odors

Brake Cleaners

Remove grease, oil, and brake fluid from brakes without leaving a residue

Antistatic Sprays

Antistatic Sprays

Neutralize static buildup to protect electronic equipment from damage

Graffiti Removers

Graffiti Removers

Remove graffiti, paint, and varnish from most surfaces, such as concrete and steel

Base Neutralizers

Base Neutralizers

Make bases less hazardous by lowering their pH to neutral

Lens Cleaners

Wipe dirt and smudges off of lenses

Lime Stain Removers

Lime Stain Removers

Lift lime and hard-water stains off most surfaces, including metal and plastic

Windshield Washer Fluid

Windshield Washer Fluid

Wash away dirt, salt, and insects on vehicle windshields for a streak-free shine

Disinfectant Cleaners

Disinfectant Cleaners

Kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on a wide variety of surfaces, from glass to carpet

Air Tool Cleaners

Air Tool Cleaners

Add a few drops to the inlet of air tools to purge rust, dirt, and varnish

Rubber Cleaners

Rubber Cleaners

Remove dirt, oil, and ink from rubber; often used on copier and printing press rollers

Acid Neutralizers

Acid Neutralizers

Make acids less hazardous by raising their pH to neutral

Glass Cleaners

Remove dirt, grease, and smoke film from glass and leave behind a streak-free shine

Oil Spill Cleaners

Oil Spill Cleaners

Neutralize oil and fuel spills to limit the risk of them catching fire and releasing harmful vapors

Deodorizers

Eliminate odors in everything from trash cans and bathrooms to machine coolant and wastewater

Dishwashing Detergents

Dishwashing Detergents

Cut through stuck-on food and grease for spotless dishes, glasses, and silverware

Ice Maker Cleaners

Ice Maker Cleaners

Pour into your ice maker and run the cleaning cycle to remove lime scale and mineral deposits

Respirator Cleaning Kits

Respirator Cleaning Kits

Disinfect and store full- and half-face respirators

Epoxy Removers

Wipe excess epoxy and solder paste off of circuit boards and other electronics

Whiteboard Cleaners

Whiteboard Cleaners

Wipe whiteboards clean

Floor Strippers

Floor Strippers

Strip off multiple layers of acrylic and urethane floor finish

Marking Fluid Removers

Marking Fluid Removers

Remove marking fluid and paste from bearings, gears, and other parts

Passivating Cleaners

Passivating Cleaners

Restore and maintain the surface layer on stainless steel that protects it from corrosion

Tile Grout Cleaners

Tile Grout Cleaners

Restore discolored grout to its original white

Floor Cleaners

Use with a mop or scrubber to remove dirt and dust and leave a glossy shine

Plastic Cleaners

Plastic Cleaners

Remove dirt, prevent smudges, and repel dust from all kinds of plastic without streaking

Ink Removers

Clean ink stains off a variety of surfaces, such as fabric, carpet, and rubber

Laundry Stain Removers

Laundry Stain Removers

Treat heavy oil and grease stains before washing uniforms, aprons, and other fabrics

Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners

Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners

Remove dirt, oil, and other contaminants from air conditioner coils

Laundry Detergent

Laundry Detergent

Wash laundry without leaving residue that can irritate sensitive skin

Asphalt Removers

Asphalt Removers

Remove asphalt, top coatings, and sealers from tools and equipment

Mold Release Cleaners

Mold Release Cleaners

Eliminate moisture, dirt, oils, and release agents from molds

Coolant Cleaners

Coolant Cleaners

Remove oily residue and soap deposits from machine-tool reservoirs without harming seals and hoses

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners

Pull dirt, grime, and stains from carpets, rugs, and upholstery

Cleaners for Tumbling and Vibrating Media

Cleaners for Tumbling and Vibrating Media

Cleanse ceramic, plastic, and porcelain media so they won't transfer rust and dirt to your parts

Molding Machine Cleaners

Molding Machine Cleaners

Purge colors, resins, and carbon build-up from molding machines to avoid downtime and waste

Protective Coatings

Protective Coatings

Shield surfaces from the surrounding environment

Paint Thinners

Dilute paint and coatings to spray thin layers; also helps remove paint

Paint Additives

Paint Additives

Stir into paint to make it smoother or more flame retardant

Floor Finishes

Add a clear, high-gloss shine to floors

Protective Coating Primers

Protective Coating Primers

Prepare metal surfaces for powder coating

Drain Cleaners

Break up clogs by dissolving buildup in drains, grease traps, and sewage systems

Defoamers

Control air bubbles in wastewater systems to improve efficiency and reduce energy use

Vegetation Killers

Vegetation Killers

Eliminate weeds, grass, and other unwanted plants down to the roots

De-Icers

Melt ice and snow on walkways, windows, and locks; winterize HVAC systems

Swabs

Cotton, clean room, antistatic, sterile, and wet swabs

Respirator Cleaners

Respirator Cleaners

Remove dirt and sweat from respirators without damaging them

Rodent Poison

Dispense poison for rats, mice, and other small animals

Insecticides

Eradicate bugs in large areas with chemical sprays, foggers, and bait

Hand Sanitizers

Hand Sanitizers

Kill common germs and bacteria without water or rinsing

Floor Wax

Restore your floor's high-gloss finish by removing scuffs and other blemishes

Dust Mop Treatments

Dust Mop Treatments

Prevent dust and debris from scattering during shakeout

Floor Sweeping Compounds

Floor Sweeping Compounds

Sprinkle over the floor before sweeping to absorb dirt and dust

Raw Materials

Methylene Chloride

Methylene Chloride

Commonly used in paint strippers, degreasers, and chemicals for welding plastic

Distilled Water

Distilled Water

Often used to fill humidifiers and wet-cell lead acid batteries without adding harmful impurities

Heptane

Often used as a cleaner, fuel, and thinner for rubber cement

Toluene

Often used in paint thinners and as a solvent in metal cleaners and adhesives

Hexane

Commonly used as a degreaser and cleaner as well as in paint thinners and glues

Deionized Water

Deionized Water

Often used to dilute solutions without introducing an electric charge; purer than distilled water

Aluminum Oxide

Commonly used as an abrasive for grinding, sanding, and polishing

Nitric Acid

Often used to clean electronics, etch metal, treat wood, and pickle and passivate stainless steel

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine

Often mixed into polishes and metal working fluids as well as used to neutralize acids

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous Earth

Typically used as a sorbent, mild abrasive, filtration aid, and insecticide

Fumed Silica

Commonly used as a thickener, desiccant, and mild abrasive

Kerosene

Often used to fuel small heaters and lanterns, prevent rust, and lubricate parts

Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Typically used as a disinfectant, solvent, and oil stabilizer

Ethyl Acetate

Often used as a solvent and as an ingredient in paint hardeners and circuit board cleaners

Methanol

Typically used as a solvent in lacquers, varnishes, and shellacs

Boric Acid

Commonly used for cleaning, preventing rot in wet locations, flame retardance, and oil lubricity

Mineral Oil

Often used to lubricate and prevent rust on parts and machinery as well as maintain workbench tops

Acetone

Often used to thin and remove adhesives from metal parts; faster drying than methyl ethyl ketone

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Chloride

Commonly mixed in water to cool heat-treated metal as well as used to melt ice; also known as salt

Glycerin

Commonly used as an antifreeze, solvent, plasticizer, moistening agent, and pressure gauge fluid

Charcoal

Typically used to purify air and water

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol

Typically used as a fuel, antifreeze, disinfectant, and solvent for varnishes

Citric Acid

Often used as an active ingredient in disinfectants and to restore damaged stainless steel surfaces

Sulfur

Typically used in lubricants and coolants; also known as commercial flour

Xylene

Thin and clean up anti-rust paint, lacquers, varnishes, and adhesives

Molybdenum Disulfide

Molybdenum Disulfide

Apply directly to lubricate parts or mix into other substances to increase their lubricity

Sodium Silicate

Sodium Silicate

Typically used in adhesives, detergents, corrosion inhibitors, and wire insulation

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Often used as a thinner for resins, adhesives, fiberglass, and lacquers

Ethylene Glycol

Ethylene Glycol

Typically used as a coolant, paint thinner, and solvent for coatings

White Vinegar

Often used as a disinfectant, base neutralizer, and herbicide

Sodium Borate

Typically used as a detergent and mixed into ceramic glaze and soldering flux; also known as borax

Aluminum Sulfate

Aluminum Sulfate

Commonly used as a coagulant to separate dirt and other solids from liquid

Corn Starch

Often used as a thickener, mold-release agent, and soft abrasive blasting media

Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Carbonate

Often used in pH control, disinfectants, and flue gas purification; also known as soda ash

Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol

Often used in heat exchangers, liquid chillers, and water treatment

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Often used as a buffing and polishing agent and abrasive blasting media

Bentonite

Often used to increase the plasticity of ceramics and purify water

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Often used in detergents and as an abrasive blasting media; also called baking soda

Calcium Chloride

Calcium Chloride

Often mixed with concrete so it sets faster as well as spread over roads to melt ice and absorb dust

Mineral Spirits

Mineral Spirits

A low-odor alternative to paint thinners and cleaners

Hydrated Lime

Often used to make building materials, such as mortars and cement, and to treat air and water

Copper Sulfate

Often used as an algicide, in electroplating solutions, and to remove water from organic compounds

Naphtha

Thin and clean up paint, stains, and varnishes; faster drying and more powerful than mineral spirits

Magnesium Sulfate

Magnesium Sulfate

Often used to regulate viscosity in soaps and detergents; also known as Epsom Salt

Pumice

Often used to polish surfaces and as a component in plaster and concrete to make them lighter weight

Additives and Fillers

Additives and Fillers

Mix into coatings, resins, polymers, and metal to boost strength, conductivity, and lubricity

Pigments and Dyes

Pigments and Dyes

Add color to liquids, mixtures, and materials

Fabricating and Machining

3D-Printed-Part Solvents

3D-Printed-Part Solvents

Remove ridges from printed plastic pieces for a polished finish

Blackener Kits

Create a flat, black protective finish on metal tools to resist corrosion and reduce glare

Anodizing Kits

Coat aluminum parts for added resistance to corrosion and chemicals

Cleaning Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

Cleaning Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

Remove contaminants from parts in ultrasonic cleaners

Rinsing Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

Rinsing Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaners

Dissolve residue that solvent-based cleaning solutions can leave behind

Polish

Clean, shine, and protect hard surfaces

Surface-Protection Compounds

Surface-Protection Compounds

Protect surfaces that you don't want to harden when heat treating steel parts

Safety Equipment

Blood-Clotting Treatments

Blood-Clotting Treatments

Stop wounds from bleeding and form a seal to prevent infection

Alcohol Indicators

Alcohol Indicators

Test blood alcohol level in two minutes

Antiseptics

Clean minor cuts, scrapes, and burns to reduce the risk of infection

Insect Repellents

Insect Repellents

Repel mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other biting insects

Spill-Control Kits

Spill-Control Kits

Everything you need to clean up chemical, oil, and water spills

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Heat Barriers

Protect equipment and surfaces from damage caused by nearby heat sources

Measuring and Inspecting

Buffer Solutions

Buffer Solutions

Calibrate chemistry sensors to maintain their accuracy

Water Test Kits

Water Test Kits

All the chemicals and labware you need for on-site sampling and water-quality testing

Leak-Detecting Dyes

Leak-Detecting Dyes

Bright colors help you spot leaks in water and hydraulic systems without using ultraviolet light

Flaw-Detecting Dyes

Flaw-Detecting Dyes

Reveal flaws and cracks in nonporous material by turning them red under natural light

Passivation Testers

Passivation Testers

Detect iron in stainless steel parts to confirm they're properly passivated

Fastening and Joining

Adhesive Primers

Adhesive Primers

Prepare surfaces before adding adhesives to improve bonding strength

Welding Antispatter

Welding Antispatter

Prevents weld spatter from sticking to contact tips, nozzles, and welding accessories

Electrical

Freeze Sprays

Chill individual electronic components on a circuit board to troubleshoot one circuit at a time

Electrical Insulating Varnish

Electrical Insulating Varnish

Coat wire and other metal electrical parts to protect them from oil, chemicals, and moisture

Fluid Handling

Heat Sink Compounds

Heat Sink Compounds

Bond heat sinks to surfaces, eliminating air gaps for maximum heat transfer

Lubricating

Oil Additives

Enhance the performance of oil and extend its life

Sealing

Sealant Primers

Sealant Primers

Apply to surfaces before sealant to speed up drying times and improve adhesion

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