3M Citrus Based Industrial Cleaner Data Sheet
Citrus Based Industrial Cleaner
Product Data Sheet
Updated : November 1993
Supersedes : April 1992
Product Description
3M Industrial Cleaner is a
heavy duty cleaner/
degreaser that works
effectively on difficult to
remove substances such as
many dried, non-curing
adhesives, tape residues,
grease, oils and dirt.
The cleaner is based on a
citrus oil and does not
contain chlorinated
compounds or petroleum
distillate solvents.
The cleaner emulsifies when
flushed with water.
Physical Properties
Not for specification purposes
Base
Citrus Based Oil
Flash Point
-46°C
Propellant
Propane
Solids Content
0%
Colour
Clear
Shelf Life
12 months from date of despatch by 3M when stored in the
original carton at 21°C (70°F) & 50 % Relative Humidity
Performance
Characteristics
Not for specification purposes
As a general guide to the
effectiveness of 3M
Industrial Cleaner, the
following shows the
performance in removing a
range of 3M Tapes and
Adhesive products.
Key: 1 Excellent
2 Good
3 Average
4 Difficult
5 Not Suitable
Adhesive/Tape Effectiveness
Wet Cured
Neoprene:
FASTBOND 10 Adhesive
Scotch-Grip Rubber Adhesive 1888V
Scotch-Grip Spray Adhesive 80
2
3
2
3
4
3
Nitrile:
Scotch-Grip Vinyl Adhesive 1099 3 4
2
Date : November 1993
3M Industrial Cleaner
Adhesive/Tape Effectiveness
Wet Cured
SBR:
Scotch-Grip Spray Adhesive 76
Scotch-Grip Spray Adhesive 90
Scotch-Grip Spray Adhesive 77
Scotch-Grip Insulation Adhesive 34
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Acrylic Tape:
927 Adhesive Transfer Tape
465 Adhesive Transfer Tape
3
3
3
3
Acrylic (Thermoset):
Scotch-Weld Adhesive DP801 2 5
Epoxy (Thermoset):
Scotch-Weld Structural Adhesive 2216 B/A 1 5
Polyurethane (Thermoset):
Scotch-Weld Structural Adhesive 3532 B/A 2 5
Scotch-Weld Cyanoacrylate Adhesive E1100 2 5
Ethyl Vinyl Acetate:
Jet-melt Adhesive 3792
Jet-melt Adhesive 3738
5
5
5
5
Synthetic Rubber Tape:
9308 UPVC Carrier Rubber Adhesive 2 2
Application
Characteristics
Adhesive Removal:
When adhesives are still
wet/uncured they will be
easier to remove than when
the adhesives have
thoroughly dried or cured.
Directions for Use
3M Industrial Cleaner is
applied in a similar way to
most aerosol products.
Test for suitability on all
surfaces before full use.
Best results are obtained
when product is at room
temperature.
Shake can well, for at least
5 seconds.
Turn Spray tip so arrow
points to dot on can rim.
Thoroughly coat all grease,
grime, etc. on the surfaces
or parts being cleaned.
Wait for a few minutes for
complete penetration and
loosening action.
Wipe thoroughly with a
clean cloth (if desired, wipe
with a damp cloth or rinse
surface with water).
NB: When removing
adhesives it may be
necessary to repeat
application.
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