Castrol Techniclean MP Flex (formerly known as Castrol Flexiclean) is a water-based, alkaline industrial cleaner with a broad application range. It is formulated with biodegradable surfactants and corrosion inhibitors and contains no hard complexing agents.
The cleaner is suitable for many cleaning tasks in manufacturing and can be used on virtually all ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Techniclean MP Flex supports stable and reliable cleaning processes, including the removal of tough contamination such as alloyed cutting and forming oils, fatty/waxy corrosion protection films, oils and greases, hydrocarbon residues, chips and general production dirt.
Applications
- Industrial process cleaning in modern equipment: spraying / flood washing, dipping and ultrasonic cleaning
- Machine tool cleaning for central and single-fill systems and for cleaning contaminated machine areas
- Coolant system cleaning: addition the day before coolant change to support thorough cleaning until the system is drained the next day
- General maintenance cleaning of industrial floors, walls and other hard surfaces
- Vibratory finishing in combination with abrasive stones
Use guidelines (from the product data)
- Spray / flood wash: concentration up to 10% • temperature up to 80 °C
- Dipping / ultrasonic: concentration up to 20% • temperature up to 80 °C
- Maintenance & vibratory finishing: concentration 0.5–2% • temperature: ambient
Benefits
- Strong alkaline, multi-metal compatible cleaner; compatible with properly painted machine surfaces, plant materials and industrial surfaces (incl. cement/plastics)
- Low foaming at ambient temperature, enabling cold start-up (economical)
- Free from hard complexing agents, therefore not adversely affecting downstream wastewater treatment
- Versatile and usable in soft and hard water, supporting possible product consolidation
Typical properties
- Appearance: clear, brown liquid
- Density at 20 °C: 1150 kg/m³
- pH (2% solution): 11.5
- Total alkalinity: 11% NaOH
Application note
Techniclean MP Flex can be used for cleaning many metal surfaces. However, it is recommended to rinse non-ferrous metals with fresh water to remove alkaline residues from the surface.
FAQ
Which processes is Techniclean MP Flex suitable for?
Spray/flood washing, dipping and ultrasonic cleaning, plus maintenance cleaning and vibratory finishing.
What concentrations are typically used?
Up to 10% for spray/flood wash, up to 20% for dipping/ultrasonic, and 0.5–2% for maintenance & vibratory finishing.
Do I need to take special care with non-ferrous metals?
Yes. Rinse non-ferrous metals with fresh water to remove alkaline residues.
Does it contain hard complexing agents?
No. The product data states it contains no hard complexing agents.
