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RegeniK

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The ash stage nobody else talks about

Carbon cleaning is half the job. RegeniK dissolves the mineral ash that remains.

Dissolves calcium, zinc phosphate & magnesium ashThe second stage that finishes DPF cleaningFlow-tested results, not just visual clean
From $165.00 ex GST
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Why It Wins

The ash stage nobody else talks about

Burn diesel long enough and the oil's additive package becomes mineral ash: calcium sulphate, zinc phosphate, magnesium oxides — packed exactly where flow matters, in DPF cells and exhaust galleries. Alkaline carbon chemistry does not touch it, because ash is not carbon. It is rock.

RegeniK is the acid-side second stage that dissolves it. After the decarboniser has taken the organics, RegeniK converts the remaining ash to soluble salts that rinse away — restoring DPF back-pressure and exhaust-component geometry that carbon-only cleaning leaves choked.

This is why serious DPF work is a two-bath process, and why single-bath operators plateau at 'better' instead of reaching 'restored'. Flow-test before and after tells the story better than any brochure: the carbon stage improves the numbers, the ash stage finishes them.

Applications

Where it earns its keep

DPF ash-stage cleaning; post-decarbonise ash on engine and exhaust components.

AutomotiveMiningRail
Material caution: Citric-acid ash dissolver, used neat — it takes mineral scale, calcium ash, zinc phosphate and magnesium oxides, not carbon. Never on copper, brass, bronze, aluminium, zinc, magnesium, cadmium, tin or solder; time-limit carbon steel and cast iron.
Temperature & Dose
SWEET SPOT 45 °Cambient–50 °C20 °C100 °C

Dose: Used neat — no dilution. The trial sets your exact process values; the TDS governs.

Run It Right

The working process

1 · MAKE UPMake upUsed neat — charge the DPF flushing unit or tank direct; no make-up.2 · HEATHeatAmbient to 50 °C.3 · CLEANClean10–20 minutes; it dissolves the ash matrix, not the carbon.4 · RINSERinseRinse thoroughly with water, then pass to an alkaline degreaser.
Why Flash Rust Happens

A freshly cleaned ferrous part is chemically active — protective films gone, surface warm and wet, rinse ions acting as electrolyte. Rust bloom can start within the hour. DI water rinsing slows it; protection stops it.

Protect It

Inhibitor in the final rinse before hot-air drying, an Anti-Rust dip between processes, or a water-displacing film for storage — matched to the next process. Tell us what happens next and the protection specifies itself.

Buy RegeniKex GST
10 L$165.00
20 L$275.00
200 L$2,375.00

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

Complete The Job
Anti-RustStops flash rust on cleaned steelView & buy →
Compatibility
Mild & carbon steelEtched and flash-rusted on prolonged contact — time-limit, rinse, dry promptly
Stainless steelCitric acid passivates stainless
Cast ironEtched and flash-rusted on prolonged contact — time-limit
Aluminium & titaniumNot for aluminium (titanium is on the list)
Magnesium & soft alloysDo not use
Zinc & galvanisedDo not use
Copper & brassDo not use — the ammonia content can crack brass
Plated finishes (Cd·Cr·Ni)Not for cadmium; chrome and nickel not on the TDS list
Plastics & rubbersHDPE · PP · PVC · nitrile · EPDM · Viton on the TDS list
Painted / coated surfacesNot on the TDS list — test first
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
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 RegeniK 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

Drum and bath, both looked after

The Concentrate
  • 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.
  • Store away from incompatible materials described in Section 10.
  • Store away from sources of heat and/or ignition.
  • Keep container standing upright.
  • Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
Compliant with the product SDS.
The Working Bath

Lid the tank between shifts — holds temperature, limits evaporation, keeps dust out.

Idle periods: a warm, stagnant aqueous bath can support biological growth over extended stagnation. Circulate periodically, keep concentration at specification, never leave an open tank standing for weeks.

Extended shutdown: drain to sealed, labelled containers — or schedule changeover for restart day.

On the drum

The icons on the label, and what they mean

ConcentrateSupplied concentrated. Dilute before use.

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 Sheet (SDS)
RegeniK — Australian GHS SDS for your chemical register and risk assessments. PDF, 386 KB. Issued 26/03/2026.
View SDSDownload
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Kleentek KT-TDS-RGK · Rev 3 · issued 10 Sep 2026. Dose, temperature, material compatibility, soils, bath control and transport. PDF, 683 KB.
View TDSDownload
Hazard identification
WARNINGPer Safe Work Australia GHS 7
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.
P101If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap.
Compliant with the product SDS — full document available for your chemical register.
PPE & exposure controls
  • National Occupational Exposure Limits: TWA STEL NOTICES ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 Ammonia 25 17 35 24 - Phosphoric acid 1 3 - As published by Safe Work Australia.
  • TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week over an entire working life.
  • STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) - the average airborne concentration over a 15 minute period which should not be exceeded at any time during a normal eight-hour workday.
  • These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards.
  • All atmospheric contamination should be kept to as low a level as is workable.
  • These exposure standards should not be used as fine dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals.
  • They are not a measure of relative toxicity.
  • If the directions for use on the product label are followed, exposure of individuals using the product should not exceed the above standard.
  • The standard was created for workers who are routinely, potentially exposed during product manufacture.
  • Biological Limit Values: As per the "National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances (Safe Work Australia)" the ingredients in this material do not have a Biological Limit Allocated.
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.
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.
  • Store away from incompatible materials described in Section 10.
  • Store away from sources of heat and/or ignition.
  • Keep container standing upright.
  • Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly for leaks.
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".
  • Product Name: RegeniK Reference No: KT-CC-RGK-200 Issued: 2026-03-26 Version: 1.0 Safety Data Sheet 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.
RegeniK FAQ

Asked at the tank

What dilution and temperature do I run?
neat — no dilution — at ambient to 50 °C for 10–20 minutes — 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 →
Why do my parts flash rust after cleaning?
Because the clean worked — protective films are gone and the bare metal is active. Rinse DI, then protect: in-rinse inhibitor, Anti-Rust dip, or a displacing film for storage.
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.
Will it attack my tank?
Acid work runs in tanks specified for it — 316 stainless or polymer, never bare mild steel. Misonics acid-duty tanks are built for exactly this; if you are retrofitting chemistry into an existing tank, confirm the tank material against the card before the first fill.
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 RegeniK with your components — concentration, temperature and cycle documented before you order a drum. Wrong chemistry for your soil? The trial says so.

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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. This is a strong acid bath, and that rules the media in and out before micron rating comes into it.

what we would sendPolypropylene needlefeltStrong acid bath · pH below 3

Rated to pH 1, including strong mineral acid. Start at 25 µm unless something downstream needs finer.

Not polyester or nylon. Strong mineral acids attack polyester. Use polypropylene. Mineral acids destroy nylon. Never on descaling duty.
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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