PKL LITE
CAS Blend · Part MC-PKLLITE · Miles line
Moderate-alkalinity, low-foam cleaner for aluminium and sensitive alloys. Excellent rinsability at ambient temperature, non-etching on soft metals.
Specification
- CAS number
- Blend
- Part number
- MC-PKLLITE
- Grade
- Miles line
- Physical form
- Liquid concentrate
- pH
- 10.4 (concentrate)
- Category
- Cleaners & Degreasers
- Also known as
- aluminum safe cleaner, mild alkaline cleaner, non etching cleaner, PKL
PKL LITE is the aluminium-safe counterpart to PKL PRO — blended and lab-released in Arleta.
What it is for
Cleaning aluminium, zinc, magnesium, and other alloys that a high-alkalinity cleaner would etch, stain, or dissolve. It is inhibited specifically to prevent attack on soft metals while still lifting oils and shop soils.
Typical operating conditions
- Dilution: 1:8 to 1:25
- Temperature: ambient to 140 °F — it performs well cold, which saves energy
- Application: spray, immersion, ultrasonic, manual wipe
- Substrates: aluminium, zinc, magnesium, brass, and all substrates PKL PRO handles
Rinsability
Low residue on rinse, which matters when the next operation is painting, anodising, or bonding. A cleaner that leaves film is a coating adhesion failure waiting to be blamed on the paint.
Choosing between PRO and LITE
If your line runs only steel and cast iron, PKL PRO cleans faster and cheaper. If there is any aluminium in the mix — or if there might be next quarter — LITE avoids an expensive lesson.
Documents
Available to account holders and sent the same business day. If you need documents routinely, ask us to attach them to your shipping paperwork automatically rather than requesting them one at a time.
Current revision, sixteen-section GHS format
Measured results for the lot you received
Operating conditions and application guidance
Read the sheet before the first use
Section 2 covers the hazards, Section 8 the protective equipment actually required, and Section 10 what this must not be stored next to. Storage incompatibility is the single most common cause of serious chemical incidents.
More in Cleaners & Degreasers
| Product | CAS | Available as | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKL PRO Miles line | Blend | 5 gal pail 55 gal drum 275 gal tote | SDS · CoA · TDS |
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Certificates, insurance, registrations, safety data sheets, and completed supplier questionnaires. Standard documents go out the same business day.