Degreaser for all metal parts and other surfaces. Use full strength. Use at room temperature; do not heat. Not recommended for immersion of electric motors.
Immerse small parts; apply to large parts by brush, or spray, or re-circulating pump. Let soak and brush if needed. Use air hose to blow off dissolved oil and solvent.
Cardisolv #STM has a slow evaporation rate and is recommended for use in soak tanks and re-circulation tanks where solvent may be kept in tanks for long periods and changed only when saturated with removed oils. Cleaned parts are rust resistant for several days.
Removes petroleum-base oils and greases, cleans wet paint brushes, removes vegetable oils and animal fats, but is not as effective as other Cardinal solvents on carbon, asphalts, or metallic-soap lubricants.
Does not affect dry paint. Harmless to metals, textiles, glass, plexiglass, formica, porcelain, rubber, neoprene. May be used as a diluent with Cardinal emulsifiable solvents and with most non-emulsifiable solvents.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical form
liquid
Appearance & Color
clear, colorless
Odor
mild
Specific Gravity
0.78
Flash Point
105F/41C
Freeze Point, lower than
zeroF/-18C
Viscosity
low, about 50cp
Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate = 100)
0.09
Threshold Limit Value
200 ppm
Solubility in Water
negligible
Solubility in common petroleum distillates
miscible
Manufacturing Chemists Association class
combustible
DOT shipping class
non-hazardous
Use Precautions
Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Combustible. Contains petroleum hydrocarbons. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not take internally. Avoid prolonged inhalation of vapor. Avoid prolonged contact with skin. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; call physician at once.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.