METAL CLEANERS

Your Source for Metal Cleaning and Finishing Chemicals, Including:
Metal Cleaners – Plating Bath Systems – Phosphate Conversion Coatings – Waste Treatment

Luster-On metal cleaners are the best in the industry! You’ll find a wide range of selections designed to clean virtually every type of metal surface from the least abrasive to the most challenging of conditions. Let us know if you have a special need, not addressed here, as we may be able to accommodate it.

Metal Cleaning Chemicals

Luster-On 132RW
This mild alkaline material is an excellent aluminum cleaner. It safely removes soils using either a soak or spray application.

Luster-On 401
A non-silicate non-etching soak cleaner for aluminum. Its concentrated wetting system, long life and non-silicate formulation make it an economical cleaner to use prior to anodizing, chromating, polishing or etching operations.

Luster-On 416
An alkaline etch cleaner that produces a uniform matte finish on aluminum and aluminum alloys.

Luster-On 480
A chromated acidic material for the removal of smut and oxides from aluminum and aluminum alloys. Contains hexavalent chromium.

Luster-On 485 A/B
A non-chromated acidic material for removal of smut and oxides from aluminum and aluminum alloys.

Luster-On 485L
A liquid version of the 485 A/B listed above.

Luster-On 490L
A liquid non-chromated acidic material for removal of smut and oxides from aluminum and aluminum alloys. Specially designed to insure aluminum alloy AL2024 meets the testing requirements of MIL-DTL-5541F and MIL-DTL-81706B.

Luster-On 310
The cleaner to select for electrocleaning of ferrous metals prior to electroplating when maximum surface cleanliness is desired.

Luster-On 312
A chelated heavy-duty electrocleaner formulated for removal of smut and light soils from ferrous metals. The choice for superior cleaning in hard-water areas.

Luster-On 315
An electrocleaner designed for multi-metals. The surfactant system gives this product excellent detergency for the removal of general shop soils and fabricating oils, enabling the Luster-On 315 to also be used for light-duty soak cleaning applications.

Luster-On 3310L
A concentrated liquid formulation designed to be used with 50% liquid caustic soda to produce a heavy duty alkaline electrocleaner similar to Luster-On 312. A non-chelated version is available.

Luster-On 325
A modern high-performance powdered alkaline cleaner for electrocleaning of copper and brass. This product may also be used on ferrous metals and is useful in those situations where mixed runs of steel and brass are processed in the same line.

Luster-On 350
A liquid alkaline product designed to electroclean steel at low temperatures.

Luster-On 730NI
A non-phosphate heavy duty alkaline electrocleaner formulated for use on ferrous metals and copper. The unique blend of surface-active agents in Luster-On 730NI offers a superior electrocleaner for removal of smut and residues from degreasing or soak cleaning.

Luster-On 3623
A non-phosphated, chelated electrocleaner for multi-metal applications. In addition to electrocleaning operations, Luster-On 3623 may be used for light-duty soak cleaning applications, tumble cleaning of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and cleaning buffed nickel prior to chrome plating.

Luster-on 3623NI
A non-chelated version of Luster-On 3623.

Luster-On Infinity Prep-L
An acidic mixture of mild acids, buffering agents, emulsifiers and surfactants which is suitable for cleaning and deoxidizing a wide variety of metals including copper, copper alloys, aluminum, zinc, nickel and stainless steel. In some applications, Luster-On Infinity Prep-L alone can be used to clean, deoxidize and activate metal surfaces. The ability of Luster-On Prep-L to remove oxides without attacking the base metal recommend it as a replacement for strong acidic solutions that remove metal, are difficult to work around and to waste treat.

Luster-On Infinity Prep-N
A neutral pH mixture of emulsifiers, surfactants and buffering agents which is suitable for degreasing and cleaning a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces. Prep-N may be used to replace solvents in many cleaning and degreasing applications.  Luster-On Infinity Prep-N is excellent for use in ultrasonic cleaning systems and for applications where the hazards of either alkaline or acid cleaning solutions are undesirable.

Luster-On Infinity Prep-S
An alkaline mixture of emulsifiers, surfactants, mild alkaline builders and buffering agents which is suitable for degreasing and cleaning a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces. Prep-S may be used to replace solvents in many cleaning and degreasing applications. Luster-On Infinity Prep-S produces excellent results when used with ultrasonic cleaning systems.

Luster-On 1226
A highly alkaline powdered soak cleaner. This sophisticated cleaning system provides outstanding detergency, emulsification and dispersion of grease and oils for extended bath life. Luster-On 1226 is excellent for steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, nickel and magnesium.

Luster-On 137S
A heavy duty alkaline cleaner specifically formulated with superior emulsifying and chelating properties for exceptional cleaning results. Excellent detergent and emulsifying properties make Luster-On 137S an economical choice for ferrous metals.

Luster-On 242
The best cleaner for this use in the industry! Luster-On Cleaner 242 is a highly alkaline powdered cleaner designed with rugged surfactants to clean a variety of metals including steel, stainless steel, iron, brass, copper, zinc and magnesium. Luster-On Cleaner 242 is our most effective industrial soak cleaner and removes the toughest of dirt, grime, oils, greases, etc. Luster-On Cleaner 242’s ability to hold enormous amounts of grease and oil and still be effective, makes it an economical choice due to its extended life.

Luster-On 243L
A highly alkaline liquid material designed as a heavy-duty soak cleaner for a variety of metals. Luster-On 243L is effective in removing buffing and drawing compounds, grease, oils, and carbonaceous deposits from steel, stainless steel, copper, brass and magnesium.

Luster-On 243S
Heavy duty liquid alkaline cleaner for use in barrel, rack or other immersion applications as well as in power or spray washers. Luster-On 243S can also be used as an electrocleaner.

Luster-On 1243L
Concentrated liquid soak cleaner designed to be used with 50% liquid caustic soda to produce a well-balanced blend of alkaline salts and biodegradable surfactants providing excellent solution life with heavy-duty cleaning efficiency.

Luster-On 740NI
A general purpose non-phosphated, non-chelated soak cleaner for use in multi-metal applications, including aluminum, brass and ferrous metals.

Luster-On 132RW
Mild alkaline material is an excellent multi-metal cleaner. This cleaner safely removes soils from stainless steel, steel, brass, aluminum, copper and magnesium. Suitable for both soak and spray applications.

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