AquaVantage 815 QR-NF
Heavy-duty cleaning with aerospace credentials
Carbon and grease off steel, aluminium and titanium — with P&W approval behind it.
Four AquaVantage grades. Same substrate safety across all of them — the difference is the duty.
Degrease, free rinse, corrosion inhibitor
AquaVantage 815 QR-NF does three jobs in one bath, so a part can come out of the machine ready for the next operation instead of going through three tanks to get there.
Degrease
Lifts oils, coolants, greases, tar, pitch and waxes off the part. Released oil separates out for skimming instead of emulsifying into the bath, so the tank lasts.
Data sheet: separates oil effectively for easier skimmingFree rinse
The surfactant and builder package is picked so it goes back into solution in the rinse water and sheets off the part, instead of beading up or drying to a film. That sheeting is what a water-break-free surface is.
It matters because of what comes next. Anything left on the surface is an adhesion defect in the paint, the bond, the plate or the coating, and it will not show up until that stage fails.
Data sheet: free rinsing — permits improved adhesionCorrosion inhibitor
Two different jobs, and it is worth keeping them apart. In the tank: the bath is alkaline, so steel sits in its passive range and holds a stable oxide, and the amine chemistry adsorbs a film on the surface. None of that follows the part out of the bath.
Out of the tank: a trace of that inhibitor carries through the rinse and holds off flash rust for a short while — indoors and dry. It is a residual film, not a coating. For anything going on a shelf, follow it with a dedicated rust preventative.
Data sheet: in-process corrosion control; short-term flash-rust inhibitorGetting the protection to survive the rinse
This is where most people lose it. A freshly cleaned part is the worst case there is — you have just taken off the oil film that was protecting it, and bare steel sitting wet in aerated water goes off in minutes. Four things decide whether it holds.
Three tanks become one. Less floor space, one bath to dose and monitor, one drum to buy, and no transfer between stages for the part to flash over in. Dose and temperature are on the dosage calculator →
Heavy-duty cleaning with aerospace credentials
Most heavy-duty chemistry buys its strength by sacrificing substrates; most substrate-safe chemistry cannot touch real carbon. 815 QR-NF refuses the trade: heavy soils — grease, carbon, tenacious films — off steel, aluminium and titanium alike, with Pratt & Whitney PMC 1339 approval and ARP 1755B compliance behind it.
We proved it ourselves at 70 °C on diesel piston ring-groove carbon — staged ultrasonic cycles, dimensions untouched, documented in our case work. APE/NPE-free for global regulatory acceptance, it is the working chemistry for aerospace MRO and any industrial line that needs aerospace-grade substrate safety.
One operating note from its published data: its foaming tendency is high, so run it hot and degas after make-up — exactly the pattern the trial documents for your parts.
Cleaning newly manufactured parts — cutting oils, coolants, pastes rather than service-baked soils? Its general-duty sibling 815 GD is the sharper match: precision strength for manufacturing contamination, same substrate safety, same approval pedigree.
Where it earns its keep
Heavy aerospace and industrial soils — carbon and grease on steel, aluminium and titanium.
Dose: 5–30% (typ. 10%). The trial sets your exact process values; the TDS governs.
The working process
Right product, right job
QR-NF — heavy duty MRO
Service-baked soils, substrate-safe.
AquaVantage 815 GD
New-manufacture soils — the sharper match
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Anti-RustStops flash rust on cleaned steelView & buy →
RegeniKThe ash stage after carbonView & buy →
| Mild & carbon steel | Safe in prescribed use |
| Stainless steel | Safe in prescribed use |
| Cast iron | Safe in prescribed use |
| Aluminium & titanium | Aluminium and titanium on the TDS list |
| Magnesium & soft alloys | Magnesium and its alloys on the TDS list |
| Zinc & galvanised | Not on the TDS list — test first |
| Copper & brass | Do not use — ethanolamine attacks copper alloys; brass can crack |
| Plated finishes (Cd·Cr·Ni) | Chrome plating listed; cadmium and nickel — test first |
| Plastics & rubbers | HDPE · nitrile · PVC on the TDS list |
| Painted / coated surfaces | Not on the TDS list — test first |
| Transport | Dangerous goods — UN 2491, Class 8, PG III (Ethanolamine solution) |
This is not a single-use chemical
A common misconception treats industrial chemistry like dishwater — used once, tipped out. A defended bath of AquaVantage 815 QR-NF works for weeks of production: the oil-splitting formulation sends released oils to the weir, 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.
- Skim or weir oils continuously — oil load is bath killer #1
- Filter solids; drain settled sludge from the sump
- Verify concentration on schedule — titration method on the product TDS
- Log it — the trend predicts top-ups before cleaning fades
Drum and bath, both looked after
- Precautions for safe handling Before use carefully read the product label.
- Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation.
- Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating.
- Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from incompatible substances, heat or ignition sources and foodstuffs.
- Ensure containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.
- Check regularly for leaks or spills.
- Large storage areas should be bunded and have appropriate ventilation systems.
- Store between 4°C and 49°C. 7.3 Specific end uses No information provided.
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.
The icons on the label, and what they mean
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.
The paperwork, on the page
Hazard identification
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage. |
| H401 | Toxic to aquatic life. |
| H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
| P260 | Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
| P264 | Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| P273 | Avoid release to the environment. |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
| P331 | IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. |
| P353 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
PPE & exposure controls
- Control parameters Exposure standards TWA STEL Ingredient Reference ppm mg/m³ ppm mg/m³ Diethanolamine SWA [Proposed] 0.11 0.5 -- -- Diethanolamine (h) SWA [AUS] 3 13 -- -- Ethanolamine SWA [AUS] 3 7.5 6 15 Biological limits No biological limit values have been entered for this product. 8.2 Exposure controls Engineering controls Avoid inhalation.
- Use in well ventilated areas.
- Where an inhalation risk exists, mechanical extraction ventilation is recommended.
- SDS Date: 09 Oct 2020 Revision No: 1 PRODUCT NAME AQUAVANTAGE 815QR PPE Eye / Face Wear splash-proof goggles.
- Hands Wear butyl or nitrile gloves.
- Body Wear coveralls.
- Respiratory Where an inhalation risk exists, wear a Type A (Organic vapour) respirator.
- If spraying, wear a Type A-Class P1 (Organic gases/vapours and Particulate) respirator or an Air-line respirator.
First aid
- Description of first aid measures Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush continuously with running water.
- Continue flushing until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre, a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
- Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area.
- To protect rescuer, use a Type A (Organic vapour) respirator or an Air-line respirator (in poorly ventilated areas).
- Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
- Skin If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
- Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor (at once).
- If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
- Rinse mouth with water.
- First aid facilities Eye wash facilities and safety shower should be available. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Causes skin and eye burns. 4.3 Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically.
Storage & handling
- Precautions for safe handling Before use carefully read the product label.
- Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation.
- Observe good personal hygiene, including washing hands before eating.
- Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from incompatible substances, heat or ignition sources and foodstuffs.
- Ensure containers are adequately labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.
- Check regularly for leaks or spills.
- Large storage areas should be bunded and have appropriate ventilation systems.
- Store between 4°C and 49°C. 7.3 Specific end uses No information provided.
Disposal
- Waste treatment methods Waste disposal For small amounts, absorb with sand, vermiculite or similar and dispose of to an approved landfill site.
- For large quantities, contact the manufacturer/supplier for additional information.
- Prevent contamination of drains and waterways as aquatic life may be threatened and environmental damage may result.
- Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
- SDS Date: 09 Oct 2020 Revision No: 1 PRODUCT NAME AQUAVANTAGE 815QR
Transport & dangerous goods
- INFORMATION CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE LAND TRANSPORT (ADG) SEA TRANSPORT (IMDG / IMO) AIR TRANSPORT (IATA / ICAO) 14.1 UN Number 2491 2491 2491 14.2 Proper ETHANOLAMINE SOLUTION ETHANOLAMINE SOLUTION ETHANOLAMINE SOLUTION Shipping Name 14.3 Transport 8 8 8 hazard class 14.4 Packing Group III III III 14.5 Environmental hazards Not a Marine Pollutant. 14.6 Special precautions for user Hazchem code 2X GTEPG 8A1 EmS F-A, S-B
Asked at the tank
What dilution and temperature do I run?
When do I change the bath?
Can algae grow in the bath if it sits unused?
Can I get the SDS before buying?
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Not sure which chemical? See which chemical for which metal and soil.
Prove it on your parts
The trial pairs AquaVantage 815 QR-NF with your components — concentration, temperature and cycle documented before you order a drum. Wrong chemistry for your soil? The trial says so.
Approved and conformant — by name
AquaVantage 815 QR-NF is the APE/NPE-free quick-rinse member of the 815 family. It carries a narrower approval set than 815 GD — if your process calls up a specific 815 GD approval, check which grade the specification names.
- Pratt & Whitney PMC 1339
- ARP 1755B Stock Loss (Cat. 10)
- PWA 36604 Hot Corrosion
- APE / NPE-free
- Quick-rinse grade
- Distinct product from 815 GD-NF
- Approvals are not interchangeable
Source: Brulin published product data. This product is not listed in the Brulin Specification Conformance & Testing bulletin (750-042Z) — its approvals are published separately. Confirm the current revision with Misonics before writing it into a process specification.
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 alkaline bath, and that rules the media in and out before micron rating comes into it.
Rated to pH 14. This is what it is for. Start at 25 µm unless something downstream needs finer.