viper
pH: 11.8-12.0
Caustic: NO
Degreaser: YES
Phosphates: YES
Gloss Enhancers: HEAVY
Rinsing: VERY GOOD
SuperFlo Polymer: NO
Packaging: One 40-pound carton of powder with 1 gallon of liquid additive will yield 55
gallons of liquid detergent concentrate.
VIPER is a professional strength alkaline cleaning agent that was originally
developed for truck & bus washing where heavy exhaust carbons and grease need to be removed. This
product contains a liquid "carbon release additive". It can also be useful for
a variety of other cleaning applications. Any time you are unsure of
suitability, do a test on a small inconspicuous area. This product can be used
as a single step cleaner or step #2 in a two step cleaning environment.
For the absolute very best results downstream inject using the Allison Super
Suds Sucker (p/n 1964).
Related Chemical Products: For faster rinsing add one gallon of Speed-X 777
after mixing a drum pack of Viper. Offer customers the add-on service of protecting their vehicles after washing by
applying Wax N Shine. When using Pro Blend in an application that requires dwell time consider adding
Laurox Lo foam enhancer to make the product dwell on the surface longer. This is extremely helpful for heavy grease removal (Use with foamer p/n 969410).
Recommended surfaces that can be cleaned with Viper: Truck Bodies, Car Washes,
Asphalt Parking Areas, Vinyl Siding, Painted Wood, Aluminum Siding, Steel
Siding, Tile Roofs, Brick, Stucco, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Bare Metal, Most
plastics (test), Most awnings (test), Canvas (may need waterproofing applied
after cleaning.)
Mixing Instructions: Read and understand these instructions before starting to
mix this product. Use warm water (never hot - not to exceed 120 degrees F).
Warm water helps powders go into solution more easily. Hot water, on the other
hand, will blow apart many of the surfactants utilized in the formulary
process. It is possible to use cold water but additional manual agitation may
be required. Use a clean poly drum and fill it approximately 40% full with warm
water. Place the nozzle of a high-pressure washer close to the bottom of the
drum and continue filling while adding the one gallon liquid product. WASH AND
DISCARD LIQUID CONTAINER BEFORE DISPOSING. At 50% full, start adding the
powder. When the drum is 90% full all the powder should be in solution.
Continue filling until the drum is full. The result is 55 gallons of liquid
concentrate that is now ready for use.
Dilutions: The amount you dilute Viper depends on many factors and cannot be
covered by one statement. The following guidelines are a starting point from
which you should adjust. Chemical dilution rates need to be adjusted because of
weather conditions, cleaning difficulty, washing method used, including PSI and
whether or not you brush, and desired result. Remember that a typical
downstream injector is already diluting the product approximately 1 part
detergent to 9 parts water (10%) for most injectors or 2 parts product to 8
parts water (20%) with an Allison super suds sucker injector.
Starting Dilution: 1 part product to 70-85 parts water
(Salesmen will tell you very high dilution rates attempting to make you think
their product is the best. Actual washing experience is the only way to
determine what is right for you. Remember, detergent is much cheaper than
labor.)
Washing technique (single step): Coat the surface to be cleaned with Viper at
low pressure. High-pressure wash the surface removing the detergent and
released dirt. Never apply detergent to an area larger than you can wash off
prior to the detergent drying on the surface. Always apply chemical from the
bottom to the top and rinse from the top down for best results.
Washing technique (two step): Apply the first step, which is usually an acid
product, to the surface to be cleaned.
Immediately apply Viper on top of the first step product. You will see the
pollutant explode from the surface. High-pressure wash the surface removing the
detergent and released dirt. Never apply detergent to an area larger that you
can wash off prior to the detergent drying on the surface.
Note: It is important to always rinse well and when you think you are done -
rinse again. This should be common practice with all cleaning solutions. Pay
special attention to horizontal surfaces that may trap detergent allowing it to
run down onto surfaces after you have washed them. Examples of where this
occurs would be run-off from tractor roofs and trailer tops. Try not to put
detergent in these areas, if you do be sure to get it rinsed off to leave a
streak free surface. It is also important to note that Viper rinses better with
warm water than with cold. In cold water applications, the addition of Speed
X-777 rinsing additive will cut your rinse time by as much as 80%.
Make it a practice to always read and insist your employees read and understand
the MSDS that accompanies this product.
CAUTION - Avoid Alkaline Shock: Any detergent product that is applied to a hot
surface stands a chance of producing alkaline shock. The surface is hot - a
strong solution of detergent is applied - the water evaporates from the product
before you have a chance to rinse - all resulting in a dull, streaked or
tarnished surface which is often irreversible. Cool the surface down with water
first then apply the product. On real hot days turn off the burner and wash
with cold water.
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