• Aquus CL-One is the general purpose concentrated cleaning system based on a mixture of surfactants which does not include toxic solvents and exhibits a unique combination of characteristics that are not found in other commercially available products.

• Aquus CL-One ​ is biodegradable, non-flammable, non-toxic at used concentrations and, unlike almost all other surfactant systems, is both hydrophilic (water attracting) and oleophobic (oil-repelling).

• Aquus CL-One offers excellent emulsion-breaking capability in addition to its unusual combination of properties that makes it so attractive for a wide range of industrial applications.

• Aquus CL-One concentrated cleaner formulated to offer cleaning solutions for general cleaning and industry specific applications. It must be diluted before use and this can be up to a ratio of 40:1.

General purpose industrial cleaning agent

One cleaner for all cleaning applications reduces time and costs by removing the need for multiple cleaning products usually needed to deal with the challenges presented by the wide range of soils, oils and other contaminants which need to be removed.

Safe for the environment and users, Aquus CL-One contains no solvents and is biodegradable within 30 days. Typical applications in industry are discussed below but many more will be experienced in day to day operations. With only one product for all cleaning applications incorrect selection or dangerous uses can be avoided.

General purpose industrial cleaning agent

One cleaner for all cleaning applications reduces time and costs by removing the need for multiple cleaning products usually needed to deal with the challenges presented by the wide range of soils, oils and other contaminants which need to be removed.

Safe for the environment and users, Aquus CL-One contains no solvents and is biodegradable within 30 days. Typical applications in industry are discussed below but many more will be experienced in day to day operations. With only one product for all cleaning applications incorrect selection or dangerous uses can be avoided.

Odour Control

ELIMINATES UNPLEASANT SMELLS
AT SOURCE

• Aquus CL-One eliminates odour problems caused by bacteria and other organisms. No fragrance or other masking agents are used, the odour is eliminated at source. Conventional masking agents use fragrances or enzymes which act slowly and are less effective and more expensive than the Aquus alternative which uses a different approach to these problems.

MANY APPLICATIONS

• Odour control is needed where cleaning is performed in food preparation, processing equipment and containers, sewage treatment plants and in other waste-water facilities.

VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

• Aquus CL-One breaks down the organic compounds responsible for the release of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) producing the unpleasant smells associated with some commercial and industrial processes and systems.
• Aquus CL-One eliminates the ability for bacteria to produce the odour producing VOCs by disrupting the integrity of the cell walls.  Odour producing microorganisms have cell walls made up of organic materials including lipids (fats). The alkalinity and surface-active ingredients of the Aquusformula breaks down the cell walls of the organism which protect the inner workings. Once compromised the bacteria can no longer absorb nutrients and eliminate waste. This kills the organism which then cannot generate the VOCs which produce the smells.

ADVANTAGES OVER
OTHER PRODUCTS

• Aquus CL-One has considerable advantages over the toxic, fragrance or enzyme based alternative odour control products which only mask the smells. Enzyme based formulas need regular maintenance to keep the enzymes active and work slowly. Masking agents are usually ineffective and expensive.
• Aquus CL-One eliminates completely the odours and smells associated with these organic materials including bacteria and other organisms simply and effectively.

Industry Applications

Industry Applications

Industrial And Manufacturing

Formulated specifically for the numerous cleaning applications required by the manufacturing and engineering industries.

Concentrated Aquus chemistry is activated by water, varying concentration levels allows the most economical solution to be chosen for specific applications from parts cleaning to surface preparations for finishing or heavier soiling on process machines all from one product. Some of the hundreds of applications are discussed below. Our applications experts and samples of the product are available by completing the contact form.

Parts cleaning

Ideally suited for cleaning protective coatings and grease and soils from new or used parts. Aquus CL-One can be used in parts washing equipment or dipping tanks without modifications and leaves no residue after drying.

Oil and grease separate from the water and coalesces on the surface of the cleaning solution which can then be skimmed off for recovery and recycling. Precipitated solids free of hydrocarbons can be removed by settlement or in filtration systems. The cleaning solution can be reused continuously within its chemical parameters for efficient and economical use.

General cleaning

Aquus CL-One is remarkably efficient removing oils, greases, and accompanying dirt from most surfaces. It can be applied by wiping surfaces, mopping floors or in rotary floor cleaning machines, or by low or high-pressure spray. Aquus CL-One is also an effective cleaner in industrial kitchens removing grease and baked on deposits on internal surfaces of ovens and trays. For maintenance of machines, engines etc oil and grease is easily removed pre and post assembly making inspection and repair easier, quicker and cheaper by returning equipment to use.

Preparation for painting or powder coating

Aquus CL-One is an excellent choice for cleaning mild steel and ferrous metal parts which are not painted immediately. Process oils and grease on the parts protect the surfaces from changes in humidity but once removed flash rusting can occur while drying. Aquus CL-One prevents this leaving an invisible barrier on the metal surfaces providing extended corrosion protection during storage, fabrication or assembly before finishing. The barrier film can be painted over without additional rinsing and without affecting adhesion of paint or powder coatings. Any cleaning system can be used hand wiping, dip tanks, or pressure washing.

Waste treatment systems

Aquus CL-One is extremely effective in separating oil, water, and solids in drains and conveyor traps and sumps on automatic honing, turning and grinding machine when using water based lubricant and cooling liquids. The emulsions are broken allowing cleaned metal dust, shavings and dirt to precipitate to the bottom, the solution of Aquus CL-One and water retains the active cleaner in the middle layer, and oil and grease float to the top. The efficiency of oil/water separators in plant waste treatment systems are significantly increased. The amount of toxic waste requiring disposal after treatment is significantly reduced. The cleaning solution can be reused to treat more waste streams until biodegradation occurs and it no longer operates effectively.

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Farming and Agriculture

Farming and agriculture require reliable water based cleaners for the innumerable cleaning applications needed particularly where animal husbandry is involved. Scrupulous cleaning of surfaces on rails, floors and walls is essential for the health of the animals.

Aquus CL-One is the concentrated water activated cleaner which is used at different dilutions to meet the requirements of the many applications and challenges met in farming and agriculture. Aquus CL-One which is completely biodegradable within 30/40 days, is not toxic and not considered a hazard which is particularly important in sensitive environmental sites and situations. Safe for use with any application equipment such as high or low-pressure washers, spray washers or dip tanks it can be used with mops, brooms etc by operators without needing personal protective clothing.

The unique combination of oleophilic and hydrophilic properties encourage sedimentation of solids from liquids in wastewater separation tanks and as the cleaner solution can be recycled and reused until biodegradability reduces its effectiveness it is very economical in use. As an example, in normal use a one litre bottle is mixed with 40 litres of water to activate the cleaning solution which in turn can be recycled many times.

Remediation of soils after hydrocarbon spills

Aquus CL-One is a safe economical solution for remediation of soils in the event of spillages of diesel oil, petrol, hydraulic oil and fuel on land, roads and soil it has unique properties which allow separation of oil from water even if emulsified. Spraying on affected surfaces brings oil to the surface even though the oil has sunk into soil and normal techniques can then be used to remove the hydrocarbon with activated clay or absorption blankets. This protects watercourses or other environmentally sensitive areas from contamination. Flushing with plain water completes the process. Aquus CL-One solutions are biodegradable and non-toxic so are safe for use in areas where livestock are present.

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Marine And Maritime

Aquus CL-One was originally developed for marine / maritime applications, such as the cleaning of bilge tanks and engine rooms.

Aquus CL-One Cleans oil, grease, carbon deposits, and dirt in engine rooms and cargo holds, on bulkheads and decks, and in crew living and duty quarters. Lifts and removes oil and grease that has been baked on to hot engine parts, steam lines, etc. An ideal non- corrosive cleaner for reusable filters in engine oil and lubrication systems. Salt water as well as fresh water can be used to activate Aquus CL-One.

Oil and water separation

Aquus CL-One Increases the effectiveness of oil/water separation systems and extends the life of disposable filters. Completely separates oil from oil/water emulsions in the bilge. Solids in bilge (both settled and suspended) will be cleaned of hydrocarbon contamination and suspended solids will be precipitated to the bottom of the bilge. Salt water as well as fresh water can be used to activate Aquus CL-One.

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Oil, petroleum and chemical industries

Aquus CL-One water based cleaner is formulated to deal with the needs of the oil and chemical industries economically and with minimum environmental impact.

Well treatment

When injected into wells, Aquus CL-One maintains the crude in a fluid state even at reduced temperatures and pressures following treatment. It also relieves clogs due to drilling mud accumulation. Does not physically or chemically alter the crude oil. Will increase flow rates by migrating into the oil-bearing strata and lifting crude oil trapped in the pores of the rock or sedimentary formation. Does not add to hazardous waste disposal problems.

Pipeline flow enhancer

Aquus CL-One Does NOT allow oil and water to mix and maintain crude oils in a liquid state, even at reduced temperatures. Keeps lines and pumps cleaner, boosting flow and cutting maintenance costs. Causes entrained water and inorganic solids to separate from the crude oil, providing a higher-grade product at the refinery/terminal.

Cleaning oil and sludge storage tanks / pits

Aquus CL-One Cleans tank walls using normal spray cleaning equipment and does not alter the composition of the recovered product. The chemical process separates sludge into three components:

• Cleaned precipitated solids with low toxicity on the bottom
• A solution of water and the  Aquus CL-One product compose the middle layer
• Separated oil on the top layer that can be recovered and recycled.
• This process does not create explosive gases or caustic fumes or mist. Final bacterial remediation can be accelerated by a factor of 10 or more.

Soil and beach remediation

Aquus CL-One Removes more than 95 percent of the hydrocarbons from contaminated soils or beaches in the first-stage process. Recovered oils may be recycled. Water component requires little, if any, predisposal processing. Total time required for complete remediation is reduced from years to weeks.

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Aerospace and Aircraft

For airline operators and service contractors one cleaner for all cleaning applications reduces time and costs by removing the need for multiple cleaning products usually needed to deal with the challenges presented by the wide range of soils, oils and other contaminants which need to be removed.

Aquus CL-One is safe for the environment and users, contains no solvents and is biodegradable within 30 days. Typical applications are discussed below but many more will be experienced in day to day operations. With only one product for all cleaning applications incorrect selection or dangerous uses can be avoided.

Cleaning external surfaces

Aquus CL-One can be safely used on all types of metal, composites and painted surfaces without any adverse effects. Body and wings to remove dust, other soils, wheels, landing gear rubber, oil and grease. Applied with high- or low-pressure washers the run off to gutters and drains to waste water settling tanks will allow continuous reuse of the diluted Aquus CL-One solution until exhausted.

This is extremely economical as dilution ratios with water varies with the application but in many cases can be of the order of 40 to 1. Solids rapidly settle to the bottom of the tank while oil separates to the surface and can be skimmed off for safe disposal. When the Aquus CL-One cleaning solution is exhausted it can be removed by contractors or run to drains as the surfactants are completely biodegradable within 30 days and contain no phosphates.

Cleaning internal surfaces and spaces

Valeting of seating and rapid cleaning of carpets and inner headlining is easier and faster using one cleaner for all applications. The diluted Aquus CL-One is very fast, effective and economical. Containing no solvents this surfactant based cleaner is safe with all natural and synthetic materials on seats and carpets, paint and plastics and metals. Application by conventional refillable sprays, manual wiping and cleaning machines.

A unique characteristic is the ability of Aquus CL-One cleaning to control odours, explained in more detail here.  Due to this ability to control smells and odour rinsing, is usually not necessary.

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Hospitals and Healthcare

Cleaning of soiled and contaminated surfaces in hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities is essential to control bacterial contamination.

Aquus CL-One cleaner for all cleaning applications reduces time and costs by removing the need for multiple cleaning products usually needed to deal with the challenges presented by the wide range of soils, oils and other contaminants which need to be removed. Aquus CL-One is safe for the environment and users, contains no solvents and is biodegradable within 30 days. Typical applications are discussed below but many more will be experienced in day to day operations. With only one product for all cleaning applications incorrect selection or dangerous uses can be avoided.

Cleaning internal surfaces and spaces

Aquus CL-One can be safely used on all types of metal, composites and painted surfaces without any adverse effects. Lockers, medical equipment, beds, chairs and benches to remove grease, sweat, dust and other soils is essential to control bacterial contamination.

Valeting of seating and rapid cleaning of carpets, floors and walls is easier and faster using one cleaner for all applications. The diluted Aquus CL-One is very fast, effective and economical. Containing no solvents this surfactant based cleaner is safe with all natural and synthetic materials on seats and carpets, paint and plastics and metals. Application by conventional refillable sprays, manual wiping and cleaning machines. A unique characteristic is the ability of the Aquus CL-One cleaning to control odours explained in more detail here.

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Public Transport and Railways

For railways, buses and coach operators and cleaning service contractors one cleaner for all applications reduces time and costs by removing the need for multiple cleaning products usually needed to deal with the challenges presented by the wide range of soils, oils and other contaminants which need to be removed.

Aquus CL-One is safe for the environment and users, contains no solvents and is biodegradable within 30 days. Typical applications are discussed below but many more will be experienced in day to day operations. With only one product for all cleaning applications incorrect selection or dangerous uses can be avoided.

Cleaning external surfaces

Aquus CL-One can be safely used on all types of metal, glass, composites and painted surfaces without any adverse effects. On body parts to remove dust, other soils, wheels, rubber, oil and grease.

Applied with high- or low-pressure washers the runoff to gutters and drains or to waste water settling tanks will allow continuous reuse of the diluted Aquus CL-One solution until exhausted. This is extremely economical as dilution ratios with water varies with the application but in many cases can be of the order of 40 to 1. Solids rapidly settle to the bottom of the tank while oil separates to the surface and can be skimmed off for safe disposal. When the Aquus CL-One cleaning solution is exhausted it can be removed by contractors for disposal or run to drains as the surfactants are completely biodegradable within 30 days and contain no phosphates.

Cleaning internal surfaces and spaces

Valeting of seating, benches and rapid cleaning of carpets and inner headlining is easier and faster using one cleaner for all applications. The diluted Aquus CL-One is very fast, effective and economical. Containing no solvents this surfactant based cleaner is safe with all natural and synthetic materials on seats and carpets, paint and plastics and metals. Application by conventional refillable sprays, manual wiping and cleaning machines. A unique characteristic is the ability of the Aquus CL-One cleaning to control odours explained in more detail here.

Please contact us for more information.

Military

Cleaning for military applications is very extensive from vehicle cleaning, external hard surfaces on roads, paths and clean up of soft areas, grass, beaches etc.

One cleaner for all cleaning applications reduces time and costs by removing the need for multiple cleaning products usually needed to deal with the challenges presented by the wide range of soils, oils and other contaminants which need to be removed.

Aquus CL-One is safe for the environment and users, contains no solvents and is biodegradable within 30 days. Typical applications are discussed below but many more will be experienced in day to day operations. With only one product for all cleaning applications incorrect selection or dangerous uses can be avoided.

Cleaning bodywork external surfaces of vehicles

Aquus CL-One can be safely used on all types of metal, composites and painted surfaces without any adverse effects. Body and windscreens to remove dust, other soils, wheels, tyres, tracks, rubber, oil and grease. Applied with high- or low-pressure washers the runoff to gutters and drains to waste water settling tanks will allow continuous reuse of the diluted Aquus CL-One solution until exhausted.

This is extremely economical as dilution ratios with water varies with the application but in many cases can be of the order of 40 to 1. Solids rapidly settle to the bottom of the tank while oil separates to the surface and can be skimmed off for safe disposal. When the Aquus CL-One cleaning solution is exhausted it can be removed by contractors or run to drains as the surfactants are completely biodegradable within 30 days and contain no phosphates.

Cleaning internal surfaces and spaces

Valeting of seating, lockers, walls and rapid cleaning of carpets and floor coverings is easier and faster using one cleaner for all applications. The diluted Aquus CL-One is very fast, effective and economical. Containing no solvents this surfactant based cleaner is safe with all natural and synthetic materials on seats and carpets, paint and plastics and metals. Application by conventional refillable sprays, manual wiping and cleaning machines. A unique characteristic is the ability of the Aquus CL-One cleaning to control odours in mess and gymnasiums, changing areas explained in more detail here.

Parts cleaning

Ideally suited for cleaning protective coatings and grease and soils from new or used parts. Aquus CL-One can be used in parts washing equipment or dipping tanks without modifications and leaves no residue after drying. Oil and grease separate from the water and coalesces on the surface of the cleaning solution which can then be skimmed off for recovery and recycling. Precipitated solids free of hydrocarbons can be removed by settlement or in filtration systems. The cleaning solution can be reused continuously within its chemical parameters for efficient and economical use.

General cleaning

Aquus CL-One is remarkably efficient removing oils, greases, and accompanying dirt from most surfaces. It can be applied by wiping surfaces, mopping floors or in rotary floor cleaning machines, or by low or high-pressure spray.  Aquus CL-One is also an effective cleaner in industrial kitchens removing grease and baked on deposits on internal surfaces of ovens and trays.

Cleaning for servicing and maintenance

For maintenance of machines, engines lorries and military vehicles etc oil and grease is easily removed using Aquus CL-One for pre and post assembly making inspection and repair easier, quicker and cheaper by returning vehicles and equipment to use with minimal downtime.

High and low pressure sprays can be used where appropriate. If the used cleaning solution can be recovered with floor drains processing of the effluent in settlement tanks can reduce costs even further by reuse. (see waste treatment systems section below.)  If servicing is carried out in the field Aquus CL-One is safe to use for personnel and the environment as the solution is biodegradable in one month. Oil and grease will be liberated to the surface which can be collected with absorbent activated clay granules or other absorbent materials.

Waste treatment systems

Aquus CL-One is extremely effective in separating oil, water, and solids in drains and conveyor traps and sumps in maintenance facilities. The emulsions are broken allowing cleaned metal dust, shavings and dirt to precipitate to the bottom, the solution of Aquus CL-One and water retains the active cleaner in the middle layer, and oil and grease float to the top. The efficiency of oil/water separators in plant waste treatment systems are significantly increased. The amount of toxic waste requiring disposal after treatment is significantly reduced. The cleaning solution can be reused to treat more waste streams until biodegradation occurs and it no longer operates effectively.

Please contact us for more information.