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   (888) 203-6333         3465 Mainway Burlington, ON  L7M1A9 Canada

APW™

Replacement for hydrofluoric acid and other acids

Overview

APW™ replaces hydrofluoric, ammonium bifluoride and other traditional acids. Especially effective at cleaning rust and iron salts. Excellent as a wheel cleaner to remove brake and wheel dust.

Cost / Performance

  • Effectively removes rust and other iron salts
  • Removes calcium/limescale/silicate deposits
  • Removes oxidation and brightens aluminum without damage
  • Very effective removal of brake and wheel dust
  • Will not frost glass

Uses & Applications

  • Marine
  • MetalCleaners
  • Specialty
  • StoneAndConcrete
  • Transportation
  • Acid Presoaks for Cars and Trucks
  • Aluminum Truck Brightening
  • HVAC/ Air Conditioning Fins
  • Pontoon Boat / Aluminum Boat Cleaners
  • Rust Removers
  • Specialized descaling of silicate deposits
  • Wash Bay whitewall cleaning
  • Wheel Cleaners

Environment / Health & Safety

  • Low aquatic toxicity
  • Significantly safer for workers
  • Eliminates the need to file a risk management plan as can be required when using HF or ABF

Performance

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Win Product
Formulating Tips
  • APW*10%
  • Oxalic acid0.5%
  • Q3*0.5%
  • Waterbalance
Wash Bay Wall Cleaner

(Use as-is to 3:1)

  • 1. In any formula, always add water first.
  • 2. Never mix APW with A-85 without first doing a dilution with water.
  • 3. Do not mix with strong oxidizers such as nitric acid or bleach.
  • 4. Never mix APW with dehydrating agents such as acetic anyhydride or concentrated sulfuric acid (see MSDS)
Wheel Cleaner

(Use as-is)

  • APW*12.5%
  • BJSi*5%
  • DAN*4%
  • eQi*4%
  • Oxalic acid0.5%
  • Waterbalance
Rust Remover

(Use as-is to 2:1)

  • APW*10%
  • BJSi*5%
  • DAN*4%
  • eQi4%
  • Oxalic acid0.5%
  • Waterbalance

Product Specifications

Activity:

67% (typical)

Appearance (@20ºC):

Gardner 5 max. with some sediment

Density @ 23ºC:

1.35 +/- 0.05

pH (as is):

0.9 (typical)

Package & Handling

  • APW™ is available in 55 US gallon plastic drums (Net Weight 600 lbs) and 5 US gallon pails (Net Weight 50 lbs).
  • Foaming trigger sprayers are recommended for finished products
  • It is recommended that the product be stored in high density polyethylene or polypropylene containers. Packaging and formula stability testing is always required as quality of packaging can vary.
  • Vented caps are recommended.

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Win Chemicals Ltd.

3465 Mainway 
Burlington, ON  L7M1A9 Canada

Telephone: (905) 331-5325
Toll-free: (888) 203-6333

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