Metal cleaning is an important part of metal processing. After or partially during metal processing, the surface must be released from contamination so as not to affect subsequent work steps. 

The cleaning method and the cleanliness of the surface depends on the workpiece and the subsequent step in the process. Completely clean surfaces are important, for example, before coating or similar processes. A light oily contamination, on the other hand, protects the surface from corrosion in the metalworking process. Overall balanced cleaning formulation is key for enhanced metal processing.

AKYPO as multifunctional additive in metal cleaning applications

Application benefits:

• Hydrotropic effec
• Cleaning power improvement, especially for particle soil
• Enhanced cleaning bath lifetime, resulting in improved energy and resource efficience
• Compatible with high alkalinity and acidity 
• Higher lime soap and electrolyte tolerance improve water hardness stability
• Lower dynamic surface tension improving wetting behaviour
• Low foam behaviour
• Enhanced corrosion inhibition 
• Easy to use: liquid product, high miscibility in water and blooming effect
• Free from phosphorous, amines, silicon and aromatics