GREENLOOP HD NEUTRAL | INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE | Version 1.0


INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

GREENLOOP HD NEUTRAL DEGREASER

Issued 05 August 2026



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SECTION 1

Intended Use

GREENLOOP HD NEUTRAL DEGREASER is intended for industrial and professional removal of:

  • mineral oils,
  • lubricating oils,
  • industrial grease,
  • machining fluids,
  • cutting and cooling fluids,
  • workshop contamination,
  • oily deposits,
  • mixed oil-and-dust contamination,
  • technical dirt,
  • process residues.

The product is intended primarily for cleaning metal and other chemically resistant industrial surfaces.


SECTION 2

Typical Industrial Applications

The product may be used for cleaning:

  • industrial machinery,
  • production equipment,
  • machine components,
  • metal parts,
  • tools,
  • workshop equipment,
  • maintenance equipment,
  • production lines,
  • transport equipment,
  • fleet components,
  • construction machinery components,
  • industrial floors resistant to the product,
  • oil-contaminated technical surfaces,
  • components before inspection,
  • components before maintenance or repair,
  • components before further processing.

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SECTION 3

Product Preparation

GREENLOOP HD NEUTRAL DEGREASER is supplied in its final working concentration.

Before use:

  1. Read the current Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet and product label.
  1. Ensure adequate workplace ventilation.
  1. Wear the required personal protective equipment.
  1. Confirm that the surface is chemically resistant.
  1. Test the product on a small, inconspicuous area.
  1. Remove loose contamination mechanically where practical.
  1. Remove excessive accumulations of grease or sludge before application.
  1. Protect adjacent surfaces and sensitive components.
  1. Ensure that electrical equipment is switched off and isolated where required.

If the product has been stored for an extended period, gently mix or circulate it before use.

Avoid excessive agitation and foaming.


SECTION 4

Permitted Application Methods

The product may be applied by:

  • low-pressure spray,
  • manual spraying,
  • wiping,
  • brushing,
  • immersion,
  • circulation cleaning,
  • industrial parts washer,
  • ultrasonic cleaning equipment,
  • controlled manual application.

Avoid unnecessary aerosol and fine-mist formation.

Do not use high-pressure spraying unless the process has been specifically assessed and appropriate exposure controls are in place.


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SECTION 5

Manual Spray, Brush or Wipe Application

  1. Apply the undiluted product evenly to the contaminated surface.
  1. Use only enough product to achieve complete and uniform wetting.
  1. Allow the product to penetrate and loosen the contamination.
  1. Do not allow the product to dry on the surface.
  1. Agitate with a suitable brush, cloth, pad or non-damaging cleaning tool where necessary.
  1. Remove the loosened contamination.
  1. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  1. Remove residual water.
  1. Dry the surface completely.
  1. Inspect the cleaning result.
  1. Repeat the process where necessary.

For heavy contamination, repeated controlled application is preferable to prolonged uncontrolled exposure.


SECTION 6

Immersion Cleaning

  1. Fill a chemically compatible cleaning tank with the undiluted product.
  1. Immerse the component completely or to the required level.
  1. Allow sufficient contact time.
  1. Use controlled agitation where appropriate.
  1. Remove the component from the bath.
  1. Allow excess product to drain back into the tank.
  1. Rinse the component thoroughly with clean water.
  1. Dry the component completely.
  1. Inspect the component before returning it to service.

Do not introduce incompatible chemicals or contaminated process liquids into the cleaning bath.


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SECTION 7

Ultrasonic Cleaning

  1. Confirm compatibility of the ultrasonic cleaning unit with the product.
  1. Fill the equipment according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
  1. Use the product undiluted.
  1. Select operating time and temperature appropriate for the component and contamination.
  1. Avoid excessive temperature and unnecessarily long exposure.
  1. Remove the component after completion of the cleaning cycle.
  1. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  1. Dry completely.
  1. Inspect the component before reuse.

The equipment manufacturer's operating instructions must always be followed.


SECTION 8

Machinery and Equipment Cleaning

  1. Stop and isolate the machine according to applicable workplace safety procedures.
  1. Protect electrical systems, control panels, bearings and moisture-sensitive components.
  1. Apply the product only to approved surfaces.
  1. Ensure complete wetting of the contamination.
  1. Allow sufficient contact time.
  1. Mechanically assist the cleaning process where required.
  1. Remove the loosened contamination.
  1. Rinse where equipment design permits.
  1. Remove residual product and water.
  1. Dry the equipment completely.
  1. Confirm that the equipment is safe before restarting.

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SECTION 9

Contact Time

The required contact time depends on:

  • contamination type,
  • contamination thickness,
  • contamination age,
  • amount of oil or grease,
  • surface structure,
  • surface temperature,
  • product temperature,
  • application method,
  • mechanical agitation.

Use the shortest effective contact time.

Do not allow the product to dry on the treated surface.

Where contamination remains, repeat the cleaning cycle rather than extending exposure without control.


SECTION 10

Application Temperature

Recommended application temperature:

Higher temperatures may improve cleaning performance but may also increase:

  • evaporation,
  • aerosol formation,
  • drying speed,
  • interaction with sensitive surfaces.

Do not heat the product in open or unapproved heating systems.

Do not apply to excessively hot surfaces.


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SECTION 11

Product Consumption and Coverage

GREENLOOP HD NEUTRAL DEGREASER is supplied as a ready-to-use product.

Indicative average coverage: approximately 10 m²/L.

Typical practical coverage: approximately 5–15 m²/L.

Actual consumption depends on:

  • type and thickness of contamination,
  • amount of oil or grease,
  • surface roughness,
  • surface porosity,
  • surface geometry,
  • application method,
  • amount of product applied,
  • mechanical agitation,
  • contact time,
  • product run-off,
  • possibility of product recovery,
  • operator technique.

The values stated above are indicative and do not constitute a guaranteed result for every application. The user should determine actual consumption under the relevant operating conditions.


SECTION 12

Consumption Control

For repeatable industrial results:

  1. Measure or weigh the amount of product before use.
  1. Record the cleaned surface area.
  1. Record the contamination type and level.
  1. Record the application method.
  1. Record the contact time.
  1. Record the cleaning result.
  1. Calculate actual product consumption.

For critical industrial processes, validate the cleaning procedure before routine implementation.


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SECTION 13

Rinsing

After cleaning, rinse the treated surface thoroughly with clean water unless a validated industrial process specifies otherwise.

Rinsing is particularly important before:

  • painting,
  • coating,
  • bonding,
  • welding,
  • assembly,
  • surface treatment,
  • corrosion protection,
  • use in sensitive production processes.

No visible product residue should remain on the cleaned surface.


SECTION 14

Drying

After rinsing:

  • remove standing water,
  • dry recesses and cavities,
  • dry threaded areas,
  • dry joints and connection points,
  • use clean compressed air where appropriate,
  • prevent water accumulation,
  • prevent flash corrosion on corrosion-sensitive metals.

Where required, apply a suitable corrosion-protection product after cleaning and drying.


SECTION 15

Suitable Surfaces

The product is intended for chemically resistant industrial surfaces, including:

  • stainless steel,
  • suitable steel surfaces,
  • chemically resistant machine components,
  • chemically resistant industrial floors,
  • compatible technical plastics,
  • compatible seals,
  • compatible elastomers,
  • validated coated surfaces.

Surface resistance must be confirmed before routine use.


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SECTION 16

Surfaces Requiring Compatibility Testing

Do not use without prior compatibility testing on:

  • aluminium,
  • anodised aluminium,
  • zinc,
  • galvanised steel,
  • copper,
  • brass,
  • magnesium,
  • non-ferrous metal alloys,
  • painted surfaces,
  • powder-coated surfaces,
  • varnished surfaces,
  • polished decorative surfaces,
  • acrylic glass,
  • polycarbonate,
  • sensitive plastics,
  • natural rubber,
  • sensitive elastomers,
  • glued assemblies,
  • composite materials,
  • porous stone,
  • wood,
  • leather,
  • textiles,
  • optical surfaces,
  • food-contact surfaces.

SECTION 17

Prohibited Uses

Do not:

  • dilute the product,
  • mix the product with other cleaning chemicals,
  • mix the product with acids,
  • mix the product with strong alkalis,
  • mix the product with oxidising agents,
  • mix the product with chlorine-containing products,
  • apply the product to energised electrical equipment,
  • spray the product towards people,
  • use the product for personal hygiene,
  • use the product for domestic cleaning,
  • allow the product to contact food or feed,
  • discharge concentrated product into drains,
  • discharge concentrated product into soil or surface water,
  • return used or contaminated product to the original container.

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SECTION 18

Personal Protective Equipment

During handling and application, use:

  • chemically resistant protective gloves, such as suitable nitrile gloves,
  • chemical splash goggles,
  • appropriate protective clothing,
  • suitable protective footwear.

Additional respiratory protection must be used where required by the workplace risk assessment.

Personal protective equipment must be selected according to:

  • the current Safety Data Sheet,
  • the application method,
  • workplace ventilation,
  • exposure duration,
  • workplace conditions.

SECTION 19

Workplace Controls

Ensure:

  • adequate ventilation,
  • controlled product application,
  • prevention of unnecessary aerosol formation,
  • immediate access to clean water,
  • access to an eyewash station,
  • access to emergency procedures,
  • availability of spill-control materials,
  • trained personnel,
  • separation from food and feed.

Clean spills immediately according to the current Safety Data Sheet and site procedures.


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SECTION 20

Cleaning Bath Maintenance

Where the product is used in immersion, circulation or ultrasonic systems:

  • monitor contamination loading,
  • inspect cleaning performance regularly,
  • remove sediment,
  • remove separated oil where technically possible,
  • prevent cross-contamination,
  • keep the system covered when not in use,
  • replace the bath when cleaning performance becomes unacceptable.

Do not attempt to restore cleaning performance through uncontrolled addition of water or other chemicals.

Spent cleaning liquid must be classified according to the contamination removed during use.


SECTION 21

Process Documentation

For repeatable industrial cleaning, record:

  • product batch number,
  • quantity of product used,
  • cleaned surface area,
  • component type,
  • surface type,
  • contamination type,
  • contamination level,
  • application method,
  • contact time,
  • operating temperature,
  • mechanical assistance,
  • rinsing method,
  • drying method,
  • cleaning result,
  • operator observations.

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SECTION 22

Storage Conditions

Store the product:

  • in the original container,
  • tightly closed,
  • upright,
  • in a dry and well-ventilated area,
  • at +5°C to +25°C,
  • protected from direct sunlight,
  • protected from excessive heat,
  • protected from freezing,
  • protected from contamination,
  • away from incompatible chemicals,
  • away from strong acids,
  • away from strong alkalis,
  • away from oxidising agents,
  • separately from food and feed.

Do not return used or contaminated product to the original container.


SECTION 23

Shelf Life

Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacture.

The declared shelf life applies when the product is:

  • stored in the unopened original container,
  • stored within the recommended temperature range,
  • protected from freezing,
  • protected from excessive heat,
  • protected from direct sunlight,
  • protected from contamination.

After opening, keep the container tightly closed and use the product in accordance with good industrial practice.


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SECTION 24

Packaging

Use only chemically compatible:

  • pumps,
  • hoses,
  • seals,
  • valves,
  • transfer equipment,
  • secondary containers.

All packaging must be kept tightly closed, upright and protected from contamination.


SECTION 25

Waste Disposal

Product residues, spent cleaning liquid and contaminated absorbents must be transferred to an authorised waste contractor.

Waste classification must take into account:

  • removed oils,
  • grease,
  • machining fluids,
  • metals,
  • process residues,
  • other contamination collected during cleaning,
  • applicable national and local regulations.

Do not discharge concentrated product into drains, soil or surface water.

Empty packaging must be drained and handled according to applicable recycling and waste requirements.


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SECTION 26

First-Aid Reference

Detailed first-aid measures are provided in the current Safety Data Sheet.

In case of exposure:

  • follow the Safety Data Sheet immediately,
  • remove contaminated clothing,
  • rinse affected skin with water,
  • rinse eyes continuously after eye contact,
  • obtain medical assistance where required,
  • provide the product label or Safety Data Sheet to medical personnel.

SECTION 27

User Responsibility

The user is responsible for:

  • confirming surface compatibility,
  • validating the cleaning process,
  • determining actual product consumption,
  • selecting appropriate personal protective equipment,
  • ensuring safe workplace use,
  • complying with applicable law,
  • controlling wastewater and waste disposal,
  • following the current SDS, TDS and product label,
  • following equipment manufacturer instructions.

Suitability must be confirmed under actual operating conditions before full-scale use.


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SECTION 28

Document Information


SECTION 29

Related Documents

Use this document together with the current:

  • Safety Data Sheet,
  • Technical Data Sheet,
  • product label,
  • workplace risk assessment,
  • site operating procedures,
  • equipment manufacturer's instructions.

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