MAXIM | Heavy Duty Butyl Degreaser

MAXIM concentrated heavy-duty degreaser, is used to clean and degrease heavy equipment, automotive and marine engines, oil ﬁeld equipment, tanks, and shipping containers. MAXIM is a potent aqueous blend of alkalies, biodegradable wetters, and detergents, and chelates combined with a high level of a special water-soluble solvent. Besides machinery and equipment, MAXIM’s buffered pH makes it suitable for exterior truck and trailer washing, where higher than usual hydrocarbons are present. Turns tires back to black, preparing them for dressing. MAXIM is fast-acting, free rinsing, and phosphate free.

Additional size available: 275-gallon tote (JBC24987) and 6-gallon pail ( JBC24992)

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SKU: JBC24980 Categories: -Degreasers – Aqueous, -Metal Cleaner, -Pre-Soaks, -Tire & Wheel Cleaners

Use MAXIM on heavy equipment, engines, metal prep for painting, oil ﬁeld, ﬂeet washing, building  maintenance, ﬂoor stripping, kitchens, warehouse ﬂoors.

  Degreasing: For extreme oil removal, use undiluted for the quickest response. For marine engine cleaning, and under-hood auto and truck cleaning, dilute with up to 3 parts water. For chassis cleaning and general ﬂeet washing, dilute with up to 25 parts water.  

Tank Wash: Virgin Wash System: Introduce MAXIM at 4-5% by volume into the system for normal washes. Difﬁcult cleans will require pre-solve, as required by each product.

Appearance………………….. Clear, pale amber

 pH…………………………………. 10.5 – 11.5 

Speciﬁc Gravity………………… 1.0 

Percent Active……………….. 25-35%

 Flash Point……………………. None 

Dilution……………………….. Up to 25:1 with water 

Foam…………………………… Moderate 

Viscosity…………………….. Same as water 

Hardwater Tolerance…… Excellent 

VOC……………………………. ~10% 

Ammonia……………………. None

 Butyl………………………………. Yes

 Phosphate……………………. None

 Storage Stability……………. Excellent, indeﬁnite

Eye exposure may cause severe irritation and temporary blurring of vision and temporary damage. Prolonged or repeated exposure to skin may cause dryness, defatting, redness, rash, irritation, sensitization and/or dermatitis. Ingestion may cause irritation to mouth, throat, esophagus, and gastrointestinal system. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Mists, sprays, or vapor can be irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. Vapors and mists can cause irritation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and other central nervous system depression.