HOW SALT-AWAY WORKS
There are 3 basic methods for moving salt from surfaces with Salt-Away
- Immersion
- ressure and velocity from spray bottles, compression pump sprayers, garden or other hoses, pressure washers and large tanks with pump systems. It is important to select the appropriate dispensing equipment for the size of the area of the contaminated surface. Diluting Salt-Away is necessary either by pre-mixing or by delivering it from a device that is set to the correct dilution ratio while attached to a water hose.
- Wet vacuuming
Salt-Away is water-based, highly concentrated and must be diluted. The Salt-Away solution immediately dissolves any soluble contaminant. Flow (run-off) caused by gravity is required to remove salt and other solubles. As flow begins, ingredients in the product will not allow the contaminants in their dissolved state to attach to the surface, and a “sheeting” effect is created allowing the flow to move the contaminants all the way off the equipment. In areas that stay wetter longer and are primarily inaccessible or where salt is trapped, the corrosion inhibitors in the product will keep equipment from rusting and corroding from the inside-out.
Immersion: Immersing items in a bath of a Salt-Away solution is accomplished by dipping the item into the solution until completely covered by the liquid and removing it and allowing gravity to cause the liquid to run off the surfaces. Unless there is salt accumulation on the surface, there is no need to soak the item in the solution. The length of time to allow the item to soak in the Salt-Away solution to break apart salt accumulation depends on the amount of accumulation. Using the solution more than once is not recommended. The recommended dilution ratios for an immersion solution with fresh water can range from 1.5% to 5.0% by volume. A richer solution greater than 10.0% by volume is not recommended. Rinsing the item with fresh water after the immersion process is required.
Application by pressure methods: There are 2 conditions necessary for Salt-Away to remove salt: 1) the pressure and velocity of the water source must be consistent and great enough for gravity to cause flow, and 2) complete and thorough flowing of the solution to the exit areas of the surface must occur. Except for salt accumulation areas, results are immediate. If conditions 1 and 2 do not exist, the Salt-Away solution will dissolve the salt, but the salt will remain on the surface.
Vertical Surface: Upon application to the surface to be treated, the Salt-Away solution immediately dissolves any soluble contaminant. If the pressure is not strong enough to cause complete flow from the surface, the solution will dissolve the soluble contaminants, the flowing will begin, then slow to a drizzle, and eventually stop before reaching the removal area. If this situation occurs, the salt is not removed.
Facts about salt
- Salt solutions cannot be neutralized. Solutions that are either acidic (pH 1.0- 6.9) or alkaline (pH 7.1 – 14.0) can be neutralized. The pH of a salt solution is 7.0. No product or other substance can >neutralize= a solution that is already neutral.
- Salt is hygroscopic. A hygroscopic substance has the capability of attracting moisture and retaining moisture.
- Salt does not >cause= corrosion. Three elements are required to create corrosion: 1) A corrodible material, 2.)Oxygen, 3) Moisture.
- A corrodible material can corrode at a faster rate of speed if either of the other 2 elements (oxygen, moisture) exist in a constant environment of the material at greater levels than that which is considered normal or average. Conversely, a corrodible material can corrode at a slower rate of speed if either of the other 2 elements exist constantly at lesser levels than normal or average. Examples: 1. A corrodible object corrodes at a faster rate of speed if the constant atmospheric moisture level is considered high (high humidity) such as a tropical island, as opposed to a constant lower atmospheric moisture level, such as a desert. 2. A corrodible object corrodes at a much faster rate of speed, where if the constant level of oxygen is greater, such as at sea level, than where the constant level of oxygen is lesser, such as at the bottom of the sea.
- Salt that is attached to a corrodible material, having the ability to attract and retain atmospheric and other moisture, causes the surface of the material to be constantly wetter than in normal or average conditions, therefore, the presence of salt on the surface assists and accelerates the existing possible corrosion process.
- Salt contains negatively and positively charged ions (calcium is positive; chloride is negative) which are chemically bonded through electrostatic attraction between the two opposing ions. Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved. Microscopic electrical charges become active on wet corrodible surfaces and contribute to the acceleration of the corrosion process.
- Salt must completely be moved off a corrodible surface if deceleration of the corrosion process is desired.
- No commercial product or other liquid substance can move salt crystals from a surface by the act of dissolving them. The salt crystals, in solution, must physically be moved off the surface at obvious exit points.
- Salt crystals cooperate much better at being moved if they are dissolved. The major element required to move dissolved salt crystals off a surface is gravity. If a liquid containing dissolved salt crystals is not allowed to completely exit the surface by gravity, they will remain on the surface.
Dilution Ratios
SALT-AWAY is a maintenance product that safely removes salt from all surfaces. Except in areas of salt accumulation, results are immediate. Salt accumulation can be broken apart by regular, frequent applications and leaving the product in the accumulated areas. Corrosion inhibitors are active on inaccessible surfaces that stay wet. Water-based Salt-Away is not a coating and does not bond to surfaces. Highly concentrated; must be diluted. Safe on all surfaces, including aluminum, magnesium, carbon steel, base metals, bright metals, and all other metals, plastic, vinyl, waxed surfaces, paint, rubber. Does not cause streaks or leave spots.
- Apply with Salt-Away Mixing Unit connected to a garden hose for large areas. Auto-dilutes at recommended ratio of 0.2% or, 512:1
- Attach handle of Mixing Unit to water hose. Attach a water hose spray nozzle to front of Mixing Unit.If using a pressure washer, attach Mixing Unit inline between water hose and back of pressure washer at the hose attachment access.
- Salt-Away creates a “sheeting” action. With gravity, salt completely flows off surface.
- Spray bottle applications: 5.0%-20% solution. Compression pump application: 1.5% solution.*
- Immersion applications using agitation: 0.5% solution; all other immersion applications: 1.5%. Rinsing required.*
- Horizontal surfaces: 5.0% solution. Spray enough on surface to cause liquid to stand. Recommend using a compression pump (weed) sprayer. Do not apply with mop; salt transfers to other locations. Remove with wet-vacuum machine. Repeat application.
- Floor carpeting: 2-3% solution. Apply with carpet cleaning machine. Let dwell 10-30 minutes. Use carpet cleaning equipment to vacuum. Clean carpet if required before Salt-Away treatment. Do not mix cleaner with Salt-Away. Must be 2 separate operations.
* So little Salt-Away is required when making a solution with water, it is easier to calculate by % when the desired total volume of the solution is converted to fluid ounces or milliliters. Ok to round partial numbers up or down to nearest whole numbers.
Examples:
- 1 US Gallon = 128 fl ounces. Desired volume = 4 GL x 128 oz = 512 fl oz. 512 x 0.5% = 2.56 fl oz. Add 2.56 fl oz Salt-Away to 4 GL of water.
- 1 Liter = 1000 mL. Desired volume = 16 Liters x 1000 = 16,000 mL. 16,000 x 0.5% = 80 mL. Add 80 mL Salt-Away to 16 Liters of water.
- The amount of Salt-Away added to the water does not have to be precise. It is ok to round up or down to the nearest whole number.
- For substrates in preparation for coatings applications:
- Apply with high pressure dispensed from pressure washers.
- Perform surface salt contamination test.
- Rinse Salt-Away residue from surface with fresh water to assure adhering of coating.
- If used in manufacturing processes:
- Mix with existing rinse water operation.
- If pressure is used: Ratio of 0.2% or, 512:1 = 25 US fluid oz (.74 ltr) per 100 US gallons (378.54ltr).
- Salt-Away Bath: 3.0% solution.
Recycling salt contaminated rinse water applied to new parts will not produce salt-free parts. It is not possible for any product to extract dissolved salt crystals from a solution.
USES FOR SEA WATER AND SEA AIR APPLICATIONS
- 30-Second Boat Engine Flushes
- Over-heating Boat Engines
- Boat Wash, Trailer & Brake Wash
- Fishing Rods, Reels, Tackle Other Gear
- Seaside Windows, Awnings, Furniture
- Radar Systems, Laser Systems
- Refrigeration Systems
- Anchor Windlass/Capstan, Cable
- Business / Home Air Conditioners
- Diving Suits, Regulators, B/Cs
- Lock Sets, Valves, Gauges
- Transformers, Hinges, Winches
- Communication Towers, Cabin Hrdwr
- Pneumatic & Hydraulic Equipment
- Salt Water Toilet System
- Gunnery, Rocket Launchers
- Ship A/C Systems, Generators
- Circuit Boards, Optical Lenses
SALT-AWAY CONCENTRATE FORMULA
Special Secret Blend
- Salt-Away is a carefully selected blend of ingredients specifically chosen to provide the optimum concentration of well-known cleaning materials and surface-active agents, to provide salt removal from a wide variety of surfaces.
- There are no hydrocarbon solvents in the formula and the cleaning action is designed not to remove lubricating products.
- Included in Salt-Away are rinse aids and liquid corrosion inhibitors.
- The constituents in Salt-Away that compose the formula are determined to be non-toxic, non-hazardous, and biodegradable according to the guidelines of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Salt-Away Products, Inc. is in compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which states that manufacturers of chemicals must report on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) any hazardous substance in the product. Since none of the constituents in Salt-Away are hazardous, none of the substances are listed. The purpose of the MSDS is not to report a formula of any product, contrary to a popular assumption of some members of the public.
- Safe to use on virtually all surfaces, including Magnesium, Aluminum, Iron, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Paint, Gel Coat, Nylon, Isinglass, Vinyl, Plastic, Glass, Wood, Leather, Rubber, Canvas.
- Salt-Away is also safe to use near plants, pets, fish, children and other living things.
Salt Removing Agent
- Salt-Away’s salt removing agent completely removes fresh salt and breaks apart salt accumulation.
- Its high, dense foaming action assists as an indicator to see where Salt-Away has been applied, and it also ‘clings’ to surfaces to slowly soak through the layers of salt.
- As the salt dissolves into the Salt-Away salt removing agent, the crystals are lifted from the surface.
- In areas where salt is trapped, the water evaporates from the solution and the salt crystals are encapsulated in the residue. The liquid corrosion inhibitor in the residue will not allow the salt crystals to attack the surface.
- If Salt-Away is rinsed off the surface, the salt crystals are lifted off the surface and washed away.
- Salt-Away’s salt removing agent, which causes the foam, is non-hazardous.
- This foam dissipates within a few minutes.
- We are very concerned about environmental conditions, and we do not want our customers to perceive that any element of our product is hazardous.
- Further, we want our customers to keep a copy of our Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on file. This document verifies that Salt-Away is not hazardous and is helpful to agencies who may not be familiar with our products.
Features and Benefits
- Easily applied with Salt-Away’s Mixing Unit. Attach inline between a garden hose and a hose-end spray nozzle or the hose attachment of a pressure washer.
- Special Light-Use Spray formula available for quick and easy application. No rinsing required.
- Professional Strength Spray formula available for removing salt accumulation on smaller items.
- Is a maintenance product and should be applied regularly as long as salt is present in the environment. Will not bond to surfaces.
- Greatly reduces costs for labor, parts & repair. Substantially lessens operational down-time.
- Safe to use. Non-toxic, non-hazardous, biodegradable, environmentally safe.
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