AQUEOUS CLEANING
Aqueous cleaning can be either acidic/alkaline cleaners, soaps or detergents. These cleaners can be
used instead of the organic compounds for most general aircraft cleaning. Aqueous cleaners can
remove oil, grease and dirt from propellers and windows to the interior of the aircraft. They work
well on a variety of substrates including ferrous metals, copper, chrome and plastic.
These cleaners are also fairly safe to use. They do not have a flashpoint and are considered to be
environmentally safe. These cleaners do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or
contribute to ozone depletion and can be recycled indefinitely.
Aqueous cleaners are cost-effective and produce satisfactory, nonhazardous results with a properly
maintained oil/water separator and pH adjustments. They are also easy to use in place of vapor
degreasers for part washers.