| abstract |
Described is a low temperature low foaming alkaline cleaner composition comprising: (a) an alkaline portion containing at least 75% by weight (PBW) of alkaline materials selected from the group consisting of alkali or alkaline earth metal borate, silicate, carbonate, hydroxide, phosphate and mixtures thereof; (b) an ethoxylated alkyl phenol in an amount from about 0.1 to about 15 PBW; and (c) an ethoxylated and propoxylated alkyl phenol in an amount from about 1 to about 15 PBW; wherein the sum of (a), (b) and (c) equals 100 PBW. The compositions are useful as low temperature low foaming cleaners in solid or liquid form. A variety of oils and soaps may be removed from soiled substrates. Cleaning temperatures in the range of 60 DEG F. and above are obtainable. |