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Hydro Chem Systems Detergent Solutions 800-666-1992
1. Hydro-Chem Systems, Inc.
5550 Clay Avenue, SW | Grand Rapids, MI 49548
PH: (800) 666-1992 | FX: (616) 531-8692
Email: sales@hcsclean.com
Web: www.hydrochemsystems.com
Detergent Solutions
Fleet Wash Products
(Touchless)
EVERSHINE
Utilizes state of the art chemistry to deliver superior cleaning without
dulling polished aluminum. EVERSHINE raises the bar for cleaning fleets
with highly reflective surfaces. Blended with an excellent surfactant
package to start the removal of road film earlier for enhanced cleaning.
Ships non-hazardous!
#1 CITRIC PRE-SOAK
A low pH pre-soak to be used as Step 1 in a two-step wash program.
Citric Pre-Soak helps break the bond of road film and is safe on polished
aluminum. Biodegradable.
BLUE FUSION
An aggressive pre-soak for fleets that are looking to avoid products
containing acids such as Hydrofluoric, Sulfuric, Phosphoric, and
Hydrochloric. Formulated with the latest chemical technology, this soap
provides excellent cleaning on painted surfaces and will clean aluminum
when paired with a 2nd step detergent like #2 Clean & Bright. Ships nonhazardous!
#1 CITRIC PRE-SOAK SPECIAL
Same great formula as #1 Citric Pre-Soak with added cleaning power to
help remove road film and to brighten aluminum. Contains Hydrofluoric
Acid.
PRO BRIGHT
An aggressive blend of acids to remove road film and brighten aluminum.
Formulated with foaming agents for maximum foam when applied with a
foaming applicator. Contains Hydrofluoric Acid.
#1
The original low pH 1st step that led the way for all others. An aggressive
1st step in the two-step wash process. Helps to brighten and whiten
aluminum. Does not generate a strong odor. Contains Hydrofluoric Acid.
#1 FLEET PREP
PRO-WASH
A fully compounded, biodegradable vehicle washing concentrate. It
provides high flash foam which has outstanding stability in the presence
of greasy oils. Among its many advantages are its excellent performance
& constant viscosity to provide lubrication for brushes. Contains no inert
fillers. May be rinsed well, even after drying. Biodegradable.
REAL E-Z
Developed through the culmination of intensive research into the
technology of detergent chemistry. A moderately alkaline product
that works well in cold or hard water. Delivers outstanding performance
despite a reduced level of caustic to be less corrosive. Moderate foaming
with easy rinsing.
FILM FIGHTER
An entirely new concept in cold water, hard surface cleaning. An
aggressive vehicle cleaner formulated with the latest concept in
innovative alkaline builder systems that enables it to work in conditions
where most soaps won’t work. Outstanding performance in cold or hot
water. Enhances cleaning by softening the water and improving soil
dispersion while lowering soil redeposition tendencies. Also available
with a patented siliconized carnauba wax. Moderate foaming and easy
rinsibility.
FLEET BRITE
An aggressive alkaline cleaner that obtains excellent removal of road
film, diesel smoke trails, and oils. Low-foaming with easy rinsibility. Pair with
#1 Fleet Prep to brighten your fleet while leaving a glossy finish.
DYNACLEAN & BRIGHT
An extremely aggressive vehicle cleaner formulated with corrosion
inhibitors. Highly concentrated to penetrate and remove the toughest
road film. Low-foaming and easy rinsing. Works great with #1 Fleet Prep
for ultimate cleaning performance and perfect with #1 Citric Pre-Soak for
fleet owners looking to avoid aggressive acids without sacrificing wash
quality.
Fleet Wash Products
(Friction)
An aggressive blend of acids formulated to promote maximum cleaning.
Leaves a like-new appearance on aluminum rails, wheels, and tanks.
Highly effective at removing road film. Will help to prevent the buildup
of oxidation on paint with regular washing. A great aluminum brightener
when used in stronger concentration. Contains Hydrofluoric Acid.
HYDRO MAGIC
SHOWCASE
GP-200
A concentrated mild alkaline cleaner that is safe on most surfaces,
including polished aluminum. Made from an innovative blend of builders
and surfactants. Excellent One-Step cleaner. Biodegradable.
A fully compounded vehicle washing concentrate. Hydro Magic provides
high flash foam which has outstanding stability in the presence of greasy
oils. Good viscosity for lubrication of brushes and great for use in foamers.
Re-wets if allowed to dry on the surface.
An economical general purpose cleaner that excels in both hot and cold
water. It’s versatility on all surfaces and non-corrosive attributes make this
a great option for the school or municipality working on a small budget.
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2. Hydro-Chem Systems, Inc.
5550 Clay Avenue, SW | Grand Rapids, MI 49548
PH: (800) 666-1992 | FX: (616) 531-8692
Email: sales@hcsclean.com
Web: www.hydrochemsystems.com
E-Z CLEAN
A step forward in One Step vehicle wash detergents. Excellent
for automated brush washes and hand-held systems. E-Z CLEAN is
safe on painted and most polished aluminum surfaces. Easy to rinse,
leaves a luster on cleaned surfaces, and promotes streak-free drying. Just
spray it on, let it sit for a minute or two, and then rinse. Excellent foaming
action. May be used on any surface without corrosion or etching. Safe
on all organic protective coatings. Can be used with cold, warm, or hot
water. Works well in hard water. Contains no petroleum hydrocarbons,
phosphates, or caustic soda. Biodegradable.
WASH TUNNEL WALL CLEANER
Blend of acids that aggressively cleans soap film from vehicle wash bays
and tunnels. Also used for cleaning algae and bottom film from boat hulls
and pontoons. Contains NO Hydrofluoric acid.
QUATERNARY RINSE
An effective multi-purpose rinse and deodorizer with sanitizing and
disinfecting properties.
HYDRO REDOX
A concentrated extra heavy-duty alkaline cleaner/degreaser with built-in
water softeners for removal of heavy grease and oils. Excellent concrete
floor, driveway, and sidewalk cleaner. Designed for extra foaming when
used through foam applicators and pressure washers. Biodegradable.
Prevent rust before it starts! Formulated to be the first line of defense
in reducing oxidation, and preventing corrosion damage, commonly
caused by salt and liquid chlorides. Neutralize the damaging effects of
salt by incorporating HYDRO REDOX into your fleet wash program during
the winter months. The cost effective solution to extend the life of your
valuable assets!
ALUMA-CLEAN
HYDRO OXI-SHIELD
FOAMING FLEET WASH / DEGREASER
A mild acid solution with detergents designed to clean aluminum and
stainless steel. Cleans aluminum without whitening the surface, leaving
a “like new” appearance. Use on aluminum or stainless steel tankers,
bulk carriers, gravel trains, etc. Not designed for use through a pressure
washer, apply undiluted with an air pump system or pump sprayer.
Specialty Fleet Products
BUG SOAKER
A great new cleaner designed to soften bugs and clean the vehicle.
Usually pre-applied to hoods, grills, and wind dodgers. Wash away bugs
with pressure washer, without the usual hard scrubbing. This product is
slightly gelled to cling to the surface and not dry or evaporate before
bugs are softened. Biodegradable.
BUG SOAKER THIN
Alkaline detergent designed to be thinner than regular bug soaker for
easier application thru sprayers. Provides added cleaning while softening
bugs for easy removal. NOT safe on Polished aluminum.
SPRAY WAX
A patented, siliconized carnauba wax solution to spray on vehicles after
they are cleaned to leave a shiny protective coating. Helps neutralize
corrosive cleaners.
HYDRO-SHEEN
Breaks water quickly for maximum water removal from the vehicle
surface. Contains a patented siliconized carnauba wax to create a
visible high-gloss appearance and protective coating. Inhibits grime and
road film to make the vehicle easier to clean the next time. Contains a
pleasant fragrant to enhance the user experience.
LOW pH WHEELWASH
An excellent low pH soap for wheel cleaning. Formulated without
Hydrofluoric acid, Low pH Wheelwash is outstanding for automated car
washes and detailing.
LOW pH TRAILER CLEANER
Low pH Trailer Cleaner is a newly developed, low pH cleaner specifically
designed to clean aluminum surfaces without “whitening” or “dulling” its
appearance. Works great on new aluminum to help keep the satin shine
and can be used on polished aluminum without diluting shine.
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Protect your fleet from old man winter’s relentless attack. After each snow
event, simply wash your vehicle then spray HYDRO OXI-SHIELD on and let
air dry. Enhances the salt removal process of the wash, while leaving a
corrosion resistant shield behind. Great for use with marine applications
as well.
HYDRO-OXI SHIELD PLUS
Extra strength formula for maximum protection against corrosion. Provides
extended life protection when vehicles are subjected to salt or liquid
chlorides multiple times between washes. Chemically advanced, HYDRO
OXI-SHIELD PLUS forms a shield that bonds corrosion inhibitors to the
surface and reduces adhesion of corrosive liquid. Perfect for fleets when
daily washing is just not possible!
Concrete & Cement Truck
Cleaners
CTC
Aggressive acid cleaner effective in removing concrete slurry, splatter
and residue from cement trucks, concrete handling equipment, forms
and tools.
CTC W/WAX
Same aggressive acid cleaner as the original CTC with the addition of a
siliconized carnauba wax. Additional benefits are an added rust inhibitor
and its ability to work as a release aid.
CTC-GEL
Aggressive acid cement truck cleaner which is formulated to cling to the
surface of the truck. The gel also slows the drying time to allow longer
dwell time for easier cement removal.
CTC NEUTRALIZER
A concentrated alkaline cleaner with siliconized carnauba wax which is
used after acidic cement truck cleaners to neutralize the acid and leave
a protective coating on the truck surface. Also reduces the redeposition
of cement dust and road film between washings.
3. Hydro-Chem Systems, Inc.
5550 Clay Avenue, SW | Grand Rapids, MI 49548
PH: (800) 666-1992 | FX: (616) 531-8692
Email: sales@hcsclean.com
Web: www.hydrochemsystems.com
QUICK SAND
A unique formulation for the dissolving of cementitious materials. A low
pH soap yet it contains NO organic or inorganic acids. Quick Sand has
a relatively high viscosity so it clings to the surface with delayed drying to
allow the product time to reverse the hardening of the cement. Excellent
for use on forms, cement mixers and cement trucks when you are looking
to protect your investment.
Degreasers & Floor Soaps
#600
Alkaline butyl floor soap. Low foaming, also designed to be excellent for
degreasing.
#611
Heavy Duty caustic cleaner/degreaser for oils and greases. Excellent
for meat cutting areas, bakery equipment, food hauling trailers. Also
designed to be a great floor scrubber soap.
#611 CHLOR-CLEAN
Same heavy duty cleaner/degreaser as #611 with bleach added to
enhance deodorization and germ killing.
HC-36
Outstanding general purpose cleaner for use on machinery, walls, floors,
food processing equipment, vinyl and most industrial surfaces. It quickly
penetrates and suspends greases and oils from their surfaces for easy
removal.
HCS-400
A high foaming, alkaline caustic cleaner designed to remove grease, oil,
carbon stain and soot. Excellent for smokehouse and rendering plant
applications. Also very effective on vent hoods for commercial restaurant
cleaning.
PREP-SOLV
Prep-Solv ushers in a new age of cleaner/degreasers. It contains no
caustics, acids, phenols, petroleum solvents, chlorinated/fluorinated
solvents or butyls, yet it is extremely effective in the removal of oils, grease,
road film and other soils. When used in an automated system it assists the
automated soaps in cleaning wheels, fuel over-run on tanks, grease and
oil spots on trailers.
POWER-SOLVE
HCS is proud to announce a NEW generation cleaner/degreaser. This
versatile phosphate free soap out performs the competition and is
completely safe. Contains no phosphates, caustics, acids, phenols,
petroleum solvents, chlorinated/fluorinated solvents or butyls. Can be
used to clean engines, frames, garage floors, driveways, tractors, lawn
mowers, vehicles and much more! Power-Solve is also an effective stain
remover for most fabrics, carpets and clothing.
ORANGATANG (NEW!)
Powerful non-caustic, non-butyl degreaser formulated with a high
performance surfactant package for excellent oil emulsification. Contains
a pleasant citrus fragrance. Versatile for use on hard surface cleaning.
SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL CLEANER
High alkaline, very aggressive cleaner designed for the toughest of soils.
Penetrates the heaviest grease and oils for quick easy removal.
CITRUSCLEAN
Formulated with an organic hydrocarbon solvent and technically
advanced surfactant-emulsifier system, Citrusclean achieves superior
cleaning and degreasing.
A revolutionary, non-petroleum, nonchlorinated, solvent cleaning agent which outperforms most alkaline
cleaners while providing a safer more pleasant environment.
BIO-SOLVE
Blended with citrus terpene and methyl soyate to produce an all natural
degreaser that will remove the heaviest oils, greases, and tar.
506-X
A concentrated extra heavy-duty alkaline cleaner/degreaser with built-in
water softeners for removal of heavy grease and oils. Excellent concrete
floor, driveway, and sidewalk cleaner. Biodegradable.
206-X
A multi-use alkaline cleaner/degreaser that can be used on all painted
surfaces with either hot or cold water. Effective on concrete floor,
driveway, and sidewalk cleaner. This product is an economical derivative
of 506-X. Biodegradable.
336X
An economical blending of 506-X.
INDUSTRIAL CLEANER E460
E-460 spontaneously emulsifies oily and greasy floors while helping to
prevent redeposition of soils. Because it holds oil in suspension it works
great in floor scrubbers and mop buckets. Also great for pressure washers,
and hand wipe cleaning. Contains NO PHOSPAHTES!
CITRUSCRUB
Outstanding general purpose cleaner. It quickly penetrates and suspends
grease and oils for easy rinseability. Citruscrub contains a natural citrus
solvent making it effective, safe and biodegradable.
FREEZER FLOOR SPECIAL
A blend of methanol and surfactants, great for cleaning freezer floors,
walls and equipment. Effective to -40F. Aids in melting ice.
FREEZER FLOOR PLUS
A heavier duty cleaner than Freezer Floor Special, Freezer Floor Plus blends
methanol plus additional surfactants to clean heavy soils. Excellent for
freezer floors, walls and equipment. Effective in temperatures to -40F.
Also aids in melting ice.
Aluminum Brighteners
SAFETY BRITE
Relatively safe acidic aluminum brightener containing no Hydrofluoric,
Hydrochloric or Sulfuric acids. Although it can’t be diluted as much as
our other aluminum brighteners, it does provide an alternative to the
fleet owner looking to avoid many of the dangers and health hazards
associated with typical brighteners.
AB-1
An aggressive cleaner that whitens and brightens aluminum. Contains
Hydrofluoric acid.
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4. Hydro-Chem Systems, Inc.
5550 Clay Avenue, SW | Grand Rapids, MI 49548
PH: (800) 666-1992 | FX: (616) 531-8692
Email: sales@hcsclean.com
Web: www.hydrochemsystems.com
Industrial Products
ECONO BRIGHT
Multi-dilution aluminum brightener for truck rails, aluminum trailers and
trailer floors. Powerful yet economical is the best way to describe Econo
Bright.
QUICKSILVER
A premium brightener that quickly restores aluminum to an attractive
silver finish. Contains a blend of acids to effectively enhance the look of
aluminum without leaving the surface chalky and white. Concentrated
to be effective at higher dilutions then competitive products.
Asphalt Products
SCALE REMOVER
A low pH organic salt to replace mineral and organic acids. Four to ten
times more effective than citric and glycolic acid and two to three times
more effective than Phosphoric acid when dissolving calcium carbonate.
71% the strength of Hydrochloric acid when dissolving calcium carbonate.
Applications include concrete floors, concrete trucks & equipment, tile
and grout cleaner, acid presoak, bay wall cleaner, boat hulls, food and
dairy and burner coils.
CORROSION INHIBITOR
A water based, low-foaming product for ferrous and some nonferrous
metals. Provides protection against corrosion of ferrous metals. No water
rinse is required prior to painting. Economical. Biodegradable.
ASPHALT RELEASE - WB
TANK WASH AP
EXTREME RELEASE
60E
A newly developed release agent using the latest technologies available.
Specifically developed for use with polymer modified mixes as well as
conventional asphalts.
Perhaps the most scientifically engineered water-based asphalt release
agent on the market today. Designed at the request of a major roller
manufacturer, Extreme Release is unmatched in its ability to prevent
pneumatic tire rollers from picking up the asphalt mat. When Extreme
Release comes in contact with the reactive carboxylic acid groups that
are found in asphalt, it creates a non-stick barrier between the asphalt
and the surface. The surfactant coating also changes the “work of
adhesion” preventing the asphalt from sticking to the truck bed or roller
Extreme Release is a low-odor, water-soluble release agent. It has no
flash point and is stable from 25°-140°F. It’s specifically developed for use
with polymer modified asphalts.
BLACK ICE
Hydro-Chem’s Black Ice is a low-odor, water-based release agent which
is an ideal alternative to diesel fuel and other hydrocarbons. Black Ice
was specifically developed for use with polymer modified asphalts as well
as conventional hot mix asphalts. Other uses include truck bed release,
tools, and manhole covers. Ships non-corrosive, 100% soluble with water,
and is water-based.
ASPHALT EXTRACTOR
Newly developed bituminous extraction solvent that conforms to the
tolerances for AC% by vacuum extraction method, as specified in
AASHTO’s T-164 19. Asphalt Extractor has a flash point of 145°F making
it the ideal product in states requiring high flash solvents for bituminous
extraction testing. Product can be used in both vacuum extraction and
centrifuge equipment.
OFF ROAD
High performance cleaner that quickly removes tar & asphalt buildup
from trucks & equipment.
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Tank Wash AP is an alkaline hot tank cleaner designed to be flexible in
cleaning parts made of different metals. Effective on iron and steel while
being mild enough to clean aluminum without etching the surface.
An easy way to eliminate mold, mildew, and algae. Simply spray on and
walk away. Requires no rinsing, scrubbing, or pressure washing. Does not
contain bleach, caustic, or acids. Safe for use on most surfaces & around
plants. Provides long lasting results.
SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL CLEANER
Designed for the toughest of soils. Penetrates the heaviest grease and oils
for quick and easy removal.
SPECIAL ACIDIC CLEANER - NHF
Blend of acids that aggressively cleans soap film from vehicle wash bays
and tunnels. Also used for cleaning algae and bottom film from boat hulls
and pontoons. Contains NO Hydrofluoric acid.
CUDA SUPER CLEAN PLUS
This heavy duty parts washer detergent is a citrus based cleaning agent
particularly effective in penetrating and cleaning hard to remove
grease, oil, tar, and carbon based deposits. Cuda Super Clean Plus is an
alkaline detergent with multiple components to help maintain enhanced
oil and grease cleaning properties even at the end of the bath life. It
contains ingredients to combat water hardness problems and includes an
advanced defoamer to control foaming in the machine sump.
LANDA HYPER DRIVE
A non-caustic, non-foaming detergent loaded with corrosion inhibitors for
ideal use in parts washers. Safe to use on all metals, painted surfaces, and
plastics. Extra load of LANDA’s exclusive, advanced corrosion inhibitors
helps prevent flash rusting of the parts and the inside of the parts washer.
GLUE REMOVER
Natural citrus based cleaner that removes adhesives and glue residue.
Ideal for decal removal, glues, and dried gum.