Wax Based Tank Cleaner
Determelt 1
Cleaner for EVA Based Hot Melt Adhesives
DETERMELT1 is a wax based cleaner which is suitable for use in hot applicator systems (jetting systems, daubers,wheels,premelters, etc). Specifically designed for removing EVA hot melt adhesives, typically these are pastilated hot melt products. It is available in 12,5kg boxes, and we can provide a pictorial guide to tank cleaning on request.
Principles of use
Before attempting to clean any hot applicator, you should refer to the safety procedure issued by the equipment manufacturer. Hot melt adhesives and hot cleaning materials can give severe burns.You should ensure that you use the appropriate protection equipment.(Please refer to the DETERMELT 1 Health & Safety Data Sheet).
- Drain system of all existing hot melt.
- Fill tank with DETERMELT 1 and heat to 100°C -140°C.
- For jetting systems, if possible circulate the cleaner by placing the gun over the open tank for up to 4 hours.
- For wheel and dauber applicators fill the pots and once melted run the machine to agitate the cleaner.
- For premelters, simply leave to soak.
- Drain the system and fill with fresh hot melt (1/3 of the tank capacity) and heat to between 120°C and 140°C.
- Drain again to eliminate any undissolved material and residual cleaner.
- Refill with fresh hot melt and return the temperatures to the application temperature before production begins.