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TRAMOS Industrial

TRAMOS Industrial is a concentrated product that can be used for the same cleaning and degreasing operations as TRAMOS Economic but has an added organic corrosion inhibitor, which protects metal surfaces for up to four weeks.

ADVANTAGES

Non-Toxic
Non-Flammable
Contains no phosphates, acids, silicones and is non-butyl
Safe to use on all kinds of metals, plastics, lacquer paints, floors, walls, ceilings etc.
Biodegradable
Easily removes oil, grease and dirt from surfaces
Fast, intense cleaning action surpasses other cleaners' performances
Removes unpleasant odors. Has a clean fresh smell.
Leaves cleaned surfaces slightly anti-static and corrosion resistant for up to 4 weeks.
Safe to use in high-pressure spray equipment, part washers, dip tanks, or ultrasonic baths as well as standard industrial cleaning machines.
Very economical to use

Low VOC (3.5 g/L concentrate, less than 1 g/L as used)

PROPERTIES

NFPA Hazard Class:	Health 0 (as used)
	Flammability 0
	Reactivity 0

VOC: < 1 g/L (as used)
pH: 12.9 (concentrate)
Flash point: None

STANDARDS

Meets European Community (EC) directives concerning biological degradability of surface-active substances.

METHOD OF ACTION

TRAMOS Industrial penetrates the dirt, destroying the surface tension, easily dissolving organic substances and disintegrating many chemical compounds.

The use of carbon chains in this system makes this cleaning agent completely biodegradable. The chemical reactions in TRAMOS Industrial completely disintegrate these linear carbon chains.

Both cationic and non-ionic reducing agents are used, allowing TRAMOS Industrial to work very efficiently at low temperatures. The high pH-value (ca.12.9) is partly caused by the cationic ingredients. This pH allows TRAMOS Industrial to clean solid washable surfaces without marring the substrate.

The non-ionic ingredients increase the product's penetration into the dirt. It also decreases its static attraction to the substrate by encasing the dirt particles, preventing them from attaching to the surface.

TRAMOS Industrial decomposes oil-based products. It separates oily substances into their water soluble and organic components, making easy removal from the substrate possible.

TRAMOS Industrial contains no phosphates. The cationic and non-ionic ingredients work well in hard water since they are not sensitive to Calcium or Magnesium ions.

NOTES FOR USING TRAMOS Industrial

Whatever system is used for cleaning with TRAMOS Industrial, a mechanical action (brush, sponge, aeration of solution, ultrasonic, etc.) is required to break the surface tension of the dirt. Just soaking for an extended time will not be sufficient for cleaning.
TRAMOS Industrial may be safely used in cleaning fountains, immersion or ultrasonic baths, parts washers, high-pressure cleaners, and other industrial cleaning machines
TRAMOS Industrial is not flammable and can be safely heated. For immersion or ultrasonic baths we recommend 50° C/122° F to minimize the evaporation rate.
TRAMOS Industrial is highly concentrated. If the product is not sufficiently diluted, a white haze or stripes can be left after drying especially on very smooth or shiny surfaces. This haze will disappear when the surface is treated again with the correct dilution.
Rinsing all parts, pipes and surfaces is important so no residue remains. Rinsing with warm water is not necessary but will enhance the drying process.
TRAMOS Industrial can be used in a "final cleaning" process to gain the corrosion inhibitive property after using another TRAMOS product.

EXAMPLES OF RESULTS

Pictures - Removing fire retardant from fire truck hoses.

Pictures - Cleaning jacketed fire hose after being hit with retardant

Pictures of Rapid Transit (BART) refrigerating unit being cleaned.

Pictures of Rapid Transit components being cleaned.

OTHER TRAMOSPRODUCTS

TRAMOS Economic - General cleaning applications

TRAMOS Aircraft Cleaner - Conforms to aircraft specifications

TRAMOS Aero Tech 2000 - Conforms to turbine engine cleaning specifications

TRAMOS Heavy Duty Cleaner - Heavy petroleum products such as tar and asphalt

TRAMOS Oxygen Cleaner - For tubing and valves used in oxygen-enriched environments

TRAMOS Industrial Gel - Gel form of Industrial for difficult-to-coat surfaces

TRAMOS Stripper - Paint removal including graffiti

For more information about TRAMOS products contact Bergdahl Associates, Inc.

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Date issued: 09/04