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ALLOY SYSTEM · Paint Stripper & Decarboniser

Alloy SystemAlloySolve + AlloySalt — the two-part paint stripper & decarboniser

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Paint and carbon off aluminium and zinc — without the caustic damage, without the methylene chloride

Two parts, one bath. AlloySolve supplies the solvent action, AlloySalt the alkaline lift. Together they take stoved paint, cured coatings and baked-on soils off steel, cast iron, aluminium and zinc — and the residues filter straight out.

Safe on aluminium & zinc — where caustic strippers attackDrop-in for methylene chloride strippers in many applicationsPaint residues filter out — emulsifiers stop redepositionSteel, cast iron, aluminium, zinc · never magnesium
From $410.00 ex GST
Alloy System — AlloySolve and AlloySalt containers
PART · SOLVENTAlloySolveBenzyl-alcohol solvent — penetrates & swells paint and carbon films
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PART · ALKALINEAlloySaltAlkaline silicate liquid — lifts, emulsifies & suspends for filtration
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THE ALLOY SYSTEM · THIS PAGESynergistic solvent + detergent action — paint, carbon and baked soils off steel, cast iron, aluminium and zinc. Supplied as a matched pair: one make-up, one bath. Never on magnesium.
Why It Wins

The stripper that spares the alloy

Methylene chloride built the paint-stripping trade, and its withdrawal left a hole: nothing seemed to lift stoved finishes and baked carbon without attacking the metal underneath. Caustic strippers do the job on steel and eat aluminium and zinc in the process. The Alloy System is Kleentek’s engineered answer — a two-part heated bath that strips the way the old chlorinated chemistry did, with no chlorinated solvent in the building.

The two parts are the point. AlloySolve, the solvent part, penetrates and swells cured paint and organic soils; AlloySalt, the alkaline part, lifts what has loosened, saponifies the oils beneath and holds the debris in suspension. Emulsifiers stop the paint redepositing, so the residue ends up in the filter rather than back on the work — and the bath keeps going.

Safe on steel, cast iron, aluminium and zinc; flatly not safe on magnesium. In many applications it is a drop-in replacement for a methylene chloride stripper, needing only heat — 40–70 °C, and it will not work cold. Sold as the complete system from 10 L; both parts are also sold separately for top-ups.

THE SOLVENT · AlloySolve

Penetrates and swells

Benzyl-alcohol solvent action gets under cured paint and carbonised films and swells them off the substrate — the job methylene chloride used to do, without its compliance burden.

THE ALKALINE · AlloySalt

Lifts, emulsifies, suspends

Silicate alkaline detergent lifts the loosened film, emulsifies the oils beneath, and holds residue in suspension so it ends up in the filter — not back on the work.

System Make-Up
Make-upAlloySolve + AlloySalt in matched volumes, as supplied — then 10% v/v of the mixed system in water
Temperature40–70 °C — heating is required; the system does not work cold
AgitationStatic tanks perform better with agitation — air agitation is often adequate; ultrasonics gives the best result
RinseRinse components thoroughly with water before drying
Bath careFilter paint residues from the bath to extend solution life
Fire safetyThe mixed system is non-combustible per its SDS. AlloySolve on its own has a flash point of 101 °C — well above the working range; AlloySalt has none.
EquipmentUltrasonic tanks, agitated immersion, spray wash, static tanks with agitation

One system, one make-up. Values from the Kleentek TDS (KT-TDS-ALSSYS Rev 1); the trial documents your working concentration, temperature and cycle before you commit.

Applications

Where it earns its keep

Heavy machinery refurbishment, aerospace component stripping, alloy and wheel refinishing, general manufacturing — and the classic aluminium engine work: pistons, heads and casings carrying carbon and paint.

AutomotiveRestorationAerospace
Material caution: Never on magnesium. Test first on copper, brass and plated finishes. The solvent crazes acrylic, polycarbonate and ABS and swells nitrile — use EPDM or Viton seals — and it strips paint, so keep coated parts out of the bath.
Temperature & Dose
HEATING REQUIRED40–70 °C20 °C100 °C

Dose: 10% v/v of the mixed system in water, at 40–70 °C. The trial sets your exact process values; the TDS governs.

Run It Right

The working process

1 · MAKE UPMake upCombine both parts in matched volumes; 10% v/v of the mix in water.2 · HEATHeatBring to 40–70 °C, typically 56–65 °C — heating is required.3 · STRIPClean10–60 min, typically 30 min; filter the paint residues out.4 · RINSERinseRinse thoroughly with water before drying.
Buy the Alloy Systemex GST
Complete two-part system — AlloySolve (solvent) + AlloySalt (alkaline) in matched volumes.
10 L$410.00
20 L$625.00
200 L$5,450.00
1,000 L$22,950.00
Pack size is the total system volume. Minimum order 10 L.
$410.00

Delivered within Australia. Outside Australia, request a delivered price.

Top-Ups — Parts Sold Separately
AlloySolve · Solvent partBenzyl-alcohol solvent — penetrates & swells paint and carbon films
AlloySalt · Alkaline partAlkaline silicate liquid — lifts, emulsifies & suspends for filtration
A part alone is not a stripper. Top up at system ratio so the bath stays balanced.
Complete The Job
Anti-RustStops flash rust on cleaned steelView & buy →RegeniKThe ash stage after carbonView & buy →
Compatibility
Mild & carbon steelSteel on the TDS list
Stainless steelSafe in prescribed use
Cast ironCast iron on the TDS list
Aluminium & titaniumAluminium on the TDS list — the point of the system (titanium not listed; test)
Magnesium & soft alloysDo not use — not safe on magnesium
Zinc & galvanisedZinc on the TDS list — safe
Copper & brassNot on the TDS list — test first
Plated finishes (Cd·Cr·Ni)Not on the TDS list — confirm plating type first
Plastics & rubbersHDPE · PP · EPDM · Viton safe; acrylic, polycarbonate and ABS craze; nitrile seals swell — use EPDM or Viton
Painted / coated surfacesStrips paint — that is the job
Per prescribed use — the cleaning trial confirms on your parts; the TDS governs. Full range matrix →
Transport
TransportNot classified as Dangerous Goods for road and rail. AlloySalt is a Schedule 5 (Caution) poison
No DG freight surcharge applies.
Bath Life

This is not a single-use chemical

A common misconception treats industrial chemistry like dishwater — used once, tipped out. A defended bath of the Alloy System works for weeks of production: weir oil separation and filtration defend the bath, solids leave through the filter, and the chemistry keeps working until genuine depletion.

Change out on evidence, not anxiety: when cycle times stretch or results fade at correct concentration, the bath has earned its retirement. Top-ups at specification carry it between changes.

Keep It In Spec
  • Skim or weir oils continuously — oil load is bath killer #1
  • Filter solids; drain settled sludge from the sump
  • Verify concentration on schedule per the TDS check method
  • Log it — the trend predicts top-ups before cleaning fades
Storage

Two drums, one discipline

Both Parts — From The SDS
LocationCool, dry, well-ventilated — out of direct sunlight
SegregationAway from foodstuffs, incompatible materials, and sources of heat or ignition
ContainersOriginal containers, sealed between uses — the solvent part loses strength to evaporation if left open
AlloySalt specificallyStore locked up (P405) — Poison Schedule S5, classified Danger (H314) on its own, and its alkalinity demands segregation from acids
Shelf disciplineStore the two parts together as a system — a part that cannot find its partner is dead stock
The Working Bath

The made-up system is not a single-use fill. Between shifts, lid the tank: it limits evaporation of the solvent component, keeps airborne dust out, and holds temperature for a faster morning start.

Bath life is measured in work done, not days passed — emulsified oils skim off at the weir, paint residues collect in the filter, and the system chemistry keeps working until depletion, when a part-wise top-up (at system ratio) restores it.

For shutdown periods, drain and store made-up solution in sealed containers rather than leaving an open tank standing — and label the container with make-up date and ratio, because the next operator was not there when you mixed it.

On the drum

The icons on the label, and what they mean

ConcentrateSupplied concentrated. Dilute before use.
All SurfacesMarked for metals, plastics and hard surfaces.

These are the manufacturer’s own label marks, not third-party certifications. Where a named approval exists it is listed in full on this page. The compatibility table above is what governs.

Documents & Safety

The paperwork, on the page

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) — the mixed system and both parts
Keep all three Australian GHS SDSs in your chemical register: the system as it runs in the tank, and each concentrate as it arrives on the drum.
Alloy System (mixed) PDF, 386 KBViewDownload
AlloySolve PDF, 166 KBViewDownload
AlloySalt PDF, 173 KBViewDownload
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Alloy System TDS · KT-TDS-ALSSYS Rev 2 · 8 Sep 2026 PDF, 642 KBViewDownload
Hazard identification
WARNINGThe mixed system, per Safe Work Australia GHS 7 (SDS KT-CC-ALSSYS)
Skin Irritation - Category 2Eye Irritation - Category 2A
Hazard statements
H315Causes skin irritation.
H319Causes serious eye irritation.
Key precautions
P102Keep out of reach of children.
P103Read carefully and follow all instructions.
P264Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing including eye/face protection.
P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap.
P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332+P313If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
The concentrates carry their own classifications. AlloySalt on its own is DANGER — H314, causes severe skin burns and eye damage — and is Poison Schedule 5; AlloySolve is WARNING (H302, H319). Handle each drum to its own SDS; the mixed bath is the milder material.
Compliant with the product SDS — full document available for your chemical register.
PPE & exposure controls
Gloves — nitrile or neopreneSafety glasses with side shieldsProtective clothing
  • National occupational exposure limits: no value assigned for this specific material by Safe Work Australia.
  • Engineering measures: natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions.
  • Personal protective equipment: gloves and safety glasses. Available information suggests nitrile rubber or neoprene gloves are suitable for intermittent contact — the user makes the final assessment for their glove and conditions.
  • PPE must suit the nature of the work and the hazards identified by your risk assessment.
  • Hygiene: keep away from food, drink and animal feed. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using. Wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking. Avoid contact with clothing, eyes and skin; avoid inhaling vapour, mist or aerosols.
  • Ensure eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation.
  • Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.
Compliant with the product SDS — full document available for your chemical register.
First aid
  • If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126, New Zealand 0800 764 766).
  • Inhalation: remove victim from exposure — avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
  • Skin contact: if skin or hair contact occurs, immediately remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor; or for 15 minutes and transport to doctor or hospital.
  • Eye contact: if in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eyes continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor; or for at least 15 minutes and transport to doctor or hospital.
  • Ingestion: rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Never give anything by the mouth to an unconscious patient. If vomiting occurs give further water. Seek medical advice.
  • PPE for first aiders: gloves and safety glasses. Notes to physician: treat symptomatically.
Compliant with the product SDS — full document available for your chemical register.
Storage & handling
  • Handling: avoid eye contact and skin contact. Avoid inhalation of vapour, mist or aerosols.
  • Storage: store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and out of direct sunlight.
  • Store away from foodstuffs and from incompatible materials (oxidising agents — SDS Section 10).
  • Store away from sources of heat and/or ignition; avoid elevated temperatures in storage.
  • Keep container standing upright. Keep containers closed when not in use — check regularly for leaks.
  • AlloySalt concentrate: store locked up (P405) — Poison Schedule 5.
Compliant with the product SDS — full document available for your chemical register.
Disposal
  • Persons conducting disposal, recycling or reclamation activities should ensure that appropriate personal protection equipment is used, see "Section 8.
  • Exposure Controls and Personal Protection" of this SDS.
  • If possible material and its container should be recycled.
  • If material or container cannot be recycled, dispose in accordance with local, regional, national and international Regulations.
Compliant with the product SDS — full document available for your chemical register.
Transport & dangerous goods
  • Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433:
  • Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land".
  • MARINE TRANSPORT Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport by sea.
  • AIR TRANSPORT Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air.
Compliant with the product SDS — full document available for your chemical register.
Alloy System FAQ

Asked at the tank

What dilution and temperature do I run?
10% v/v of the mixed system in water at 40–70 °C, typically 56–65 °C, for 10–60 minutes (typically 30) — and the trial sets your exact process values against your soil. Running richer than specified wastes chemical without cleaning faster. That range is the chemistry’s window — not the whole answer. The substrate sets its own ceiling, and it is usually lower: aluminium and anodised finishes discolour above about 65 °C, zinc and coated parts lower again, and magnesium is governed by pH before temperature. Run at the lower of the two. Bath temperature — chemistry vs substrate →
Do I have to buy both parts?
Yes — the system is the product. AlloySolve alone is a solvent that swells the film; AlloySalt alone is an alkaline detergent. Neither strips on its own. The system packs contain both in matched volumes, and the parts are sold separately only for top-ups at system ratio.
Is it really a replacement for methylene chloride?
In many applications, yes — the Kleentek TDS positions it as a drop-in replacement needing only heat. The difference is the cycle: methylene chloride stripped cold and fast; the Alloy System runs at 40–70 °C with agitation or ultrasonics, and the trial tells you the cycle time on your particular finish.
When do I change the bath?
When cycle times stretch, results fade, or filtration stops holding the debris. Drain, clean the tank, refill — never lay fresh solution over settled sludge.
Can algae grow in the bath if it sits unused?
Over extended stagnation, any warm diluted aqueous bath can support growth as preservative systems deplete. Prevention: circulate periodically, hold concentration at specification, lid the tank. If a bloom happens: drain, clean the tank including weir and lines with hot fresh solution, rinse and refill — never dose on top of growth.
Can I get the SDS before buying?
Yes — every product ships with its SDS, and documents are available ahead of purchase for your chemical register and risk assessments.

Prove it on your parts

The trial pairs the Alloy System with your components — concentration, temperature and cycle documented before you order a drum. Wrong chemistry for your soil? The trial says so.

Talk to an engineer Back to the Range
Goes with this

Filter bags for this bath

The bag is what keeps the bath working — it takes the soil out before it settles back onto the next load. Which media suits this one depends on its pH, so ask us before you order.

ask firstTell us the bathpH not yet published

The bag media is settled by the pH, and we have not published one for this product yet. Ask us and we will tell you which felt to run.

Size 17″ × 16″housing 717Size 27″ × 32″housing 732Size 34″ × 8″housing 408Size 44″ × 14″housing 415
Which size, media and micron — the full guide →
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