Food-grade surface cleaner and degreaser for use in the thermoplastic industry

Safe, environmentally compatible, and efficient

Maisach, 10 November 2009 - With Lusin Clean L 52 F, Chem-Trend introduces its first surface cleaner and degreaser specifically developed for use in the thermoplastic industry. The newly developed product conforms to NSF K1 and K3 requirements for use in the food industry in non-food contact applications.

Lusin Clean L 52 F is used in the thermoplastics industry in order to remove residue such as wax, grease, or oil from plastic or glass surfaces as well as from machine parts. The new surface cleaner and degreaser can be used during the production process, as well as during the preparation of semi-finished products for final assembly. Lusin Clean L 52 F is an ideal complement to Lusin Clean L101 F, Chem-Trend’s recently launched mould cleaner, which is used for the removal of plastic residue from moulds and dies.

“With Lusin Clean L 52 F we’ve developed an environmentally sound product, allowing efficient cleaning and degreasing of surfaces while fulfilling the highest safety requirements”, says René Gräwe, Global Business Development Director Thermoplastic, Chem-Trend. “Until now, huge amounts of highly flammable solvents have been used for surface cleaning and degreasing. Together with Lusin Clean L101 F, Chem-Trend’s new mould cleaner, all cleaning procedures within the thermoplastic industry can now be handled in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient way.”

Instead of butane or propane as a propellant, Lusin Clean L 52 F uses a VOC neutral propellant which has been gained in an environmentally neutral process. Given the choice of propellant the active content of the aerosol can is more than doubled. Lusin Clean L 52 F therefore significantly increases the yield per aerosol can, while providing a consistently high level of cleaning efficiency. Lusin Clean L 52 F has been developed for worldwide use in the manufacturing process of products with high hygienic requirements, such as beverage- and baby bottles, toys, tooth brushes, coffee machines, or other household articles. The new product conforms to NSF K1 and K3 requirements for use in the food industry in non-food contact applications.

The advantages of Lusin Clean L 52 F at a glance:

  • NSF registered
  • High cleaning performance
  • Fast dissolving of residue
  • Free of highly flammable propellants such as butane or propane
  • Product does not need to be labelled with safety symbols

Lusin Clean L 52 F became available globally in September 2009.

About Chem-Trend

Chem-Trend is a leading global manufacturer of process chemical specialties with a main focus on high-end mould release agents. Chem-Trend develops mould release agents used for the production of moulded components made of composites, rubber, thermoplastics, or polyurethane, die lubricants for application in the die casting industry, as well as purging compounds and inside and outside tyre paints. In addition, Chem-Trend manufactures specialized ancillary products, such as mould maintenance products, mould cleaners and mould sealers for the individual industries.

Chem-Trend has manufacturing sites and sales offices around the globe. By means of a dedicated sales force and global distribution network, Chem-Trend reaches almost all geographic markets where significant levels of manufacturing take place. Chem-Trend’s global customers benefit from the long lasting experience of Chem-Trend’s experts in regard to the materials used in the different production processes, as well as from its comprehensive service network.

Since 2004, Chem-Trend has been part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities KG, a member of the Freudenberg Group of Companies based in Weinheim, Germany. In Germany, Chem-Trend has production sites in Norderstedt near Hamburg, and Maisach near Munich. Maisach is also home to the European head quarters, as well as the global product development for thermoplastic products. Chem-Trend’s global head quarters are located in Howell, Michigan, USA.

Lusin(®) is a trademark of Chem-Trend

Media contacts

Chem-Trend (Deutschland) GmbH
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82216 Maisach / Gernlinden
Evelin Figas
Tel. +49 8142 - 417-1112
Fax +49 8142 - 417-19112
efigas@chemtrend.de

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For more information about Chem-Trend and Chem-Trend products, please refer to www.chemtrend.com.