Shelf life of 2 years if stored out of direct sunlight Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 may freeze as it contains water, but will remain fully functional when thawed to ambient temperature.
DISPOSAL
Separate residue from the spent Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 solution and properly dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations. Spent or unused Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 by itself may be disposed of down the drain and into the sewer. Always consult federal, state, and local regulations.
Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 is a fast acting, economical, and environmentally safe rust and tarnish remover. It completely removes light to medium rust and tarnish in minutes*. Zerust®Axxaclean™ 2048 can be used for all ferrous metals, brass, copper and various alloys. Cleaned parts are free of gray-black carbon residue. Heavily rusted parts damaged from the rust process may have surface roughness, but scale and rust will be gone.
Corrosion Protection
Unlike many rust removers in the market, metal parts cleaned by Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 and then thoroughly dried may not require post rinsing with de-ionized water.** Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 has temporary rust-preventive chemistry built-in for immediate protection from flash-rust for up to 2 weeks of sheltered storage. For corrosion protection longer than 2 weeks or unsheltered parts, use Zerust® packaging films or Zerust® corrosion preventative coatings such as Z-Maxx™, Axxanol™ and Axxatec® products.
Properties
Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 contains weak organic acid cleaning components to eliminate gray surface residues after rust removal. The solution has a mildly acidic pH of 2.5 which is a bit more acidic than lemonade and tomato juice, and less acidic than vinegar and cola soda. Spent rust remover is safe and non-toxic, containing only dilute concentrations of iron ions. It can be flushed down the drain, unless limited by local regulations or local waste water treatment facility.
Formulations
Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 comes in multiple delivery forms: Spray-on, Immersion, Brush-on and Spray-Polish Kit.
*Results and time may vary depending on the degree of rust or tarnish on the metal.
**Intricate parts with crevices that cannot be thoroughly dried should be rinsed.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
REMOVES RUSTED PARTS WITH ZERUST® AXXACLEAN™ 2048
After cleaning Before cleaning
After cleaning
Before cleaning
After cleaning
CORROSION PROTECTION FOR :
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
IMMERSION APPLICATION PRODUCT
Use wire brush or high pressure water blast to remove loose scale if present.
Pour Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 into a plastic glass, or big stainless steel container to fully cover corroded parts.
Soak the rusted parts in Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 for about 5 minutes for light rust, about 15 minutes for medium rust and longer for heavier rust (soak time vary with degree of rust or tarnish).
Agitate to ensure that fresh chemistry is in contact with the metal surfaces regularly.
Rinse the part with de-ionized water (optional but recommended) and inspect.
Wipe with clean dry cloth for faster more complete drying.
Blow dry to assure moisture is removed from crevices and cavities.
Parts can now be preserved from further corrosion with paint, or package the parts in Zerust® packaging products for shipment and/or storage, or use Zerust® surface coatings if the bare metal is to be exposed to outdoor elements for weeks or months (under shelter and normal ambient conditions).
SPRAY-ON APPLICATION PRODUCT
Use wire brush to remove loose scale if present.
Spray Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 to cover and wet areas of rust completely.
Leave Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 on for several minutes for light rust—longer for medium or heavier rust. More than 1 application may be necessary.
Wipe parts off with clean dry cloth. Optional but recommended: rinse with de-ionized water and inspect.
Blow dry to assure no moisture is trapped in crevices and cavities.
Package parts in Zerust® packaging products for shipment and/or storage, or use Zerust® surface coatings if the part is to be used with bare metal exposed to outdoor elements for weeks or months (under shelter and normal ambient conditions).
SPRAY-ON & POLISH KIT
Use wire brush to remove loose scale if present completely.
Spray Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 to cover and wet areas of rust completely.
Leave Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 for several minutes for light rust and—longer for medium rust to heavier rust.
Using the included polish sponge, rub the rusted area to remove rust.
Repeat steps 2-4, if needed.
Wipe parts off with clean dry cloth. Optional but recommended: rinse parts with de-ionized water.
Blow dry to assure no moisture is trapped in crevices and cavities.
Package parts in Zerust® packaging products for shipment and/or storage, or use Zerust® surface coatings if the part is to be used with bare metal exposed to outdoor elements for weeks or months (under shelter and normal conditions).
186 ft2 (17.3 m2) of 1 mil (25µm) rust removal per gallon of Axxaclean 2048.
PRODUCT PERFORMANCE COMPARISON:
Type of Rust Remover/Atrribute
Strong Acid
Strong Alkali
Media Blast
(grit, sand,glass, etc.)
Acidic Conversion
(primer paint)
Zerust® Axxaclean™ 2048 Brush-on
Effectiveness of Rust Removal
Removes all rust
Removes all rust
Removes surface rust
Converts surface rust to paintable tannic acid iron complex
Removes all rust - even in cracks and crevices
Metal is clean with up to 2 weeks rust protection
Speed*
Depends on degree of rust
Light rust removed: <1 hr
Heavy rust: <1 hr
Light rust: hour or more
Removal takes seconds to minutes after time of equipment set-up
Light rust removed: up to half-hour
Heavy rust: must remove before conversion coating
Light rust: about 3 minutes
Medium rust: up to 15 minutes
Heavy rust: 30 minutes or more
Ease of Use
Soak parts at ambient temp
Soak in heated solution
Skilled labor to blast, and pressure wash to clean
Brush, spray or soak
Brush-on version with brush or roller
Choose Immersion and Spray versions as appropriate
Harm to Metal
Surfaces
Attacks soft metals, and causes hydrogen embrittlement pH1 or less
Attacks soft metals and paint pH11 or more
Harms surfaces of soft metals and plastics, removes paint
Attacks soft metals
Safe for all metals, painted surfaces, gaskets, rubber, plastics
pH about 2.5
Post Cleaning Action
Requires post rinse, then immediate corrosion protection
Requires post rinse, then in some cases added corrosion protection
If not painted immediately, requires corrosion protection
Requires rinsing
Water rinse or wipe, then dry well
Flammability
Generates explosive hydrogen
Non-flammable
None
Depends on formulation
Non-flammable
Disposal
Must remove heavy metals, then neutralize prior to disposal
Must remove heavy metals, then neutralize prior to disposal
Landfill in most cases AFTER removal of paint & blast media
Landfill in most cases
Separate oil and metal contaminants, then rinse water and spent solution can be flushed down drain per local regulations
Unused products can be flushed down drain per local regulations
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