Kitchen & Food Service
Heavy-Duty Degreaser
Lifts baked-on fat from grills, fryers and canopies. Professional concentrate. One product, three strengths.
Packs: 750 ml, 1 L, 5 L, 10 L, 20 L
How to use
- Wear gloves and eye protection.
- Heavy grease: 1 part degreaser to 5 parts water in a trigger spray (150 ml in a 750 ml bottle).
- Floors and walls: 250 ml in 5 L water; light soil: 100 ml in 5 L.
- Apply, leave 2-5 minutes (do not let it dry), agitate with a brush or pad, rinse with clean water.
| Use | Dilution | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy grease | 1:5 · 150 ml / 750 ml spray | |
| Floors & walls | 1:20 · 250 ml / 5 L | |
| Light soil | 1:50 · 100 ml / 5 L |
Guide rates. Always follow the directions on your pack label.
Also available as SmartDose Degreaser pre-measured sachets: one sachet, one task, no over-pouring. SmartDose for business
- Suitable: stainless, ceramic, concrete, enamel
- Test a small area first: painted, plastic, rubber
- Do not use on: aluminium, wood
Ingredients
Contains: < 5 % non-ionic surfactants; complexing agents; solvent (glycol ether).
| Ingredient | INCI name | Function | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| WaterCAS 7732-18-5 | Aqua | Solvent / carrier | > 50 % |
| Chelating agent (MGDA, readily biodegradable)CAS 164462-16-2 | Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate | Chelating agent | 1-5 % |
| Hydrotrope (SXS)CAS 1300-72-7 | Sodium Xylenesulfonate | Hydrotrope | 1-5 % |
| Non-ionic surfactant (sugar-based APG)CAS 68515-73-1 | Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | Alkali-stable non-ionic surfactant | 1-5 % |
| Solvent (glycol ether)CAS 111-76-2 | Butoxyethanol | Solvent | 1-5 % |
| Alkaline builder (silicate)CAS 10213-79-3 | Sodium Metasilicate | Alkaline builder, soil suspension, corrosion inhibitor | 1-5 % |
| pH adjuster (sodium hydroxide)CAS 1310-73-2 | Sodium Hydroxide | Alkali | 1-5 % |
| Non-ionic surfactant (alcohol ethoxylate)CAS 68439-50-9 | C12-14 Pareth-7 | Non-ionic surfactant | 1-5 % |
| ColourantCAS Per dye (CI number on supplier SDS) | CI (per colour) | Orange colour | < 1 % |
Listed in descending order of concentration. Fragrance allergens are declared where present above labelling thresholds.
Safety
Danger
- H290 May be corrosive to metals.
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
- P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- P102 Keep out of reach of children.
- P234 Keep only in original packaging.
- P260 Do not breathe mist or spray.
- P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
- P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor.
- P405 Store locked up.
- P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
- P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local municipal regulations.
Never mix
- Never mix with other cleaning products.
- Incompatible with: Acids (heat), aluminium, zinc, tin and galvanised metal (hydrogen gas), painted/ wooden surfaces.
First aid: Eyes
Rinse IMMEDIATELY with plenty of clean running water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if easy. Call the Poison Information Helpline 0861 555 777 or a doctor immediately; continue rinsing on the way.
First aid: Skin
Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if burns or pain persist.
First aid: If swallowed
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give 1-2 glasses of water to drink if the person is conscious. Call 0861 555 777 or a doctor immediately.
First aid: If inhaled
Remove to fresh air; keep at rest. If breathing is difficult or symptoms persist, get medical attention.
- Protective equipment
- Chemical splash goggles and nitrile/ neoprene gloves; apron for bulk.
- Storage
- Store at 5-35 °C in the original closed container, out of direct sunlight; protect from frost. Keep out of reach of children.
- Spills
- Soak up with sand or earth (no sawdust); collect, then rinse the area with plenty of water. Keep large spills out of drains.
- Disposal
- Empty, rinse and recycle the container. Dispose of unwanted product through a licensed waste contractor or as your municipality allows.
- Transport
- UN1719 Caustic Alkali Liquid, N.O.S. (Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metasilicate), Class 8, PG III
Poison information: 0861 555 777 (24 h) · Emergency: 112 (mobile) or 10177 (ambulance). Take the pack or label with you.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Our 16-section Safety Data Sheet (SANS 11014) for this product is being finalised by our chemist. Request a copy on WhatsApp and we send it as soon as it is issued.
Batch quality record
Enter the batch number printed on your pack (near the barcode or on the cap/neck) to see its Certificate of Analysis.
Video guide
A short video guide for this product is on its way. Want hands-on training for your team? Molecules Academy
Order & refills
Order any pack size on WhatsApp, or see prices and buy online. Businesses, schools and institutions can set up regular deliveries.
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molecules.co.za · All product information · SDS library
Information for professional and household users. Always read the label before use. Dilution rates are guide rates - follow the directions on your pack. Safety Data Sheets follow SANS 11014 and are published here once signed off by our chemist.