Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions
Get Superior Results with the Correct Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution or Cleaning Soap
- 6 Popular formulas tackle most all cleaning challenges
- Cost-saving concentrates go a long way
- Available in 2.5, 10 and 25-liter containers
- Biodegradable to protect you and the environment
- Unusual cleaning requirement? Call or chat with our experts for help
Our most Popular Cleaning Solution Formulas
Select your Elma formulation by using this table to match what you are cleaning with the suggested cleaning solution concentrate. Containers are shipped with use instructions.
| Product Name | Parts to Clean | For Removal of: | Dilute with Water to: | Order Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| elma tec clean A4 | Engine parts, all metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, rubber | Oil, grease, combustion residues, soot, dust, other organic contamination | 2-5% | 2.5L | 10L | 25L |
| elma tec clean A1 | Electronics, PCBs, electromechanical components, fine optics | Flux residues, polishing suspensions, grease, oil, dust, fingerprints | 3-10% | 2.5L | 10L | 25L |
| GunClean L6 Concentrate | Guns, rifles, aluminum parts | Carbon, Oil, Grease, Dirt | 10% | 1Gal |
| GunClean L5 | Lubricates guns, rifles, bicycle parts | Full Strength | 1Gal | |
| Elma Lab Clean N10 | Medical instruments & labware of metals, light metals, glass, ceramics and plastics | Emulsions, residues of markings & labels, lime soaps, light greases & oils, fingerprints & dust | 1-2% | 2.5L | 10L |
| elma tec clean A2 | Ferrous & non-ferrous metals, precious metals, glass; brighten brass & copper | Oil, fat, grease, sweat, oxides, buffing compounds | 3-5% | 2.5L |
| CLN-SC75 | Slightly acidic for removing polyurea, polyurethane, epoxies, resins, and water and oil base paints from spray gun parts and tools. | Spray-gun parts, stainless steel, brass, and more… | 50% | 1Gal | 5Gal |
| elma tec clean S1 | Non-ferrous & light metals, PCBs, stainless steel, glass, plastics | Mineral deposits, oxide layers, rust & lime; polishing media, mineral grease, oil | 1-5% | 2.5L | 10L |
| Shellac Buster | Heavily soiled carburetors and engine parts, production equipment, tools, mixing vats, tanks and drums | Carbon, varnish, shellac, rust, printing inks, paints, adhesives, powder coatings, grease and oil | Full Strength | 1Gal |
| NTB-100 | Carbon Steel, Aluminum, and Brass Parts; Coating Equipment, Spray Guns | Epoxy Resins, Lacquer Coatings, 2-part ISO Polyurea Coatings | Full Strength | 1Gal | 5Gal |
| Elma tec clean KS | Steel, gray cast iron and hard metals | Prevents corrosion of metals during/after aqueous cleaning | 0.05 – 0.5% | 2.5L |
| elma tec clean N1 | Gentle cleaning metallic plastics, glassy and ceramic surfaces, jewelry | Oils, greases, grinding, lapping & polishing residues, dust, fingerprints | 5% | Call Us! |
| Medclean C7 | Medical and Dental Instruments | Blood, Tissue, Ointments, Bodily Excretions | 1-3% | 4x1Gal |
| elma clean 260 dip&splash (ec 260 d&s) | Aluminum, laser machined parts, light metal alloys; glassy, ceramic and mineral surfaces, plastics | Aqueous cooling emulsions, greases, oils, fingerprints, dust, lime soaps | 2% | 2.5L | 10L |
| Hydro-Sonic Non-ammoniated | Heavily soiled metal parts, printing plates | Ink, dyes, grease, heavy soils, varnish | Makes 8 gallons of solution per bottle | 1Gal |
| JewelryClean S8 | Silver, Platinum, Jewelry and Gems | Dirts, Grease, Buffing compounds, Rouge, Tripoli, Oxides | 2-5% | 2Qt |
| Mold Release | Steel molds, injection molding tools | Burnt-on plastic and rubber | 50% | 5Gal |
| Elma Lab Clean S10 | Labware from metals including aluminum & its alloys, glass, ceramic & plastics | Mineral deposits, oxides, lime soaps, tarnish, light minerals, oils & greases, emulsions, fingerprints & dust | .5-1% | 2.5L |
Selecting Your Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution
While the size and features of your ultrasonic cleaner are critical to a thorough cleaning cycle, success is further assured when you select an ultrasonic cleaner solution – or chemistry – specifically formulated for tasks at hand. Your ultrasonic cleaner solution choice, and there may be more than one, depends on contaminants being removed and parts being cleaned.
Ultrasonic cleaner solutions (also called soaps, chemicals and detergents) most widely used today are in the form of biodegradable concentrates. This eliminates most of the health and spent-solution disposal concerns associated with trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene chemistries. That said, always check with local authorities when it’s time to replace spent solutions.
An Intro to Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution Classifications
What’s pH? What’s Emulsifying? What’s Demulsifying?
In general, modern ultrasonic cleaner solutions can be broadly classified by pH or as emulsifying or demulsifying formulations.
The pH designation helps classify the formula as acidic, alkaline, or neutral. Acidic solutions have a pH value below 7 on the pH scale, while alkaline solutions have a pH value above 7. Neutral checks in at a pH7.
An emulsifying formulation keeps contaminants in suspension where they accumulate and begin to lower cleaning effectiveness. These formulations are typically used for low-volume cleaning operations.
Demulsifying ultrasonic cleaner solutions allow contaminants to float to the surface where they can be skimmed off and set aside for later disposal.
An acidic cleaner is demulsifying elma tec clean S1 used to remove rust, lime, oxide films, grease and oil from nonferrous metals.
An alkaline cleaning solution is demulsifying elma tec clean A4 widely used to remove oil, grease, soot, coking, forge, dust and finger prints.
A neutral formulation is demulsifying elma tec clean N1 that can be used for metals, plastics, ceramics, glass and rubber.
If strong acids are used the stainless-steel tank must be protected by using an acid-resistant tub insert with the tank containing tap water and a surfactant such as a few drops of liquid dishwashing detergent.
Manufacturers provide detailed instructions on their use, including dilution, recommended cleaning temperatures, and also what are called material safety data sheets (MSDS) that detail chemistry, handling and disposal procedures.
Need more Info on Ultrasonic Cleaner Solutions?
We hope this information proves helpful as you navigate the many ultrasonic cleaner solution formulas listed below. Additional suggestions will be found in our post on cleaner solution selection. And you can always rely on the professionals at Elma Ultrasonic if you need additional information.
*An exception applies if you clean with volatile or flammable solvents.