Cleaners / Reclaimers / Haze Removers
KIWO CLEANERS / RECLAIMERS / HAZE REMOVERS

 


A complete system of chemicals for screen processing.


Cleaners, reclaimers and mesh treatment products

Ink Removers

ON-PRESS CLEANER

MILD PRESS WASH

PREGAN C4

Ink Washes
ULTIMATE INK WASH ULTIMATE INK WASH WITH CITRUS INK WASH 99
KIWOCLEAN CONCENTRATED INK WASH EXCEL INK WASH PREGAN C4

LOW VOC INK WASH

Stencil Removers
STENCIL REMOVER 1:20 PREGASOL F PREASOL P
KIWOCLEAN AQ 508 PREGASOL EP 33 PREGASOL CF 20
Ink-wash / Stencil remover Combo DUAL STRIP

 

Haze Removers
PREGAN PASTE PREGAN C4  
Tools and Equipment

ON-PRESS CLEANER

ON-PRESS CLEANER is the quickest evaporating and most effective solvent for cleaning screens on press. It does not leave an oily residue after drying; this, combined with its quick evaporation, allows for immediate tape application.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23237-(size) with citrus
Product Number:
23240 - (size) without citrus
VOC: 7.56 lbs/gal, 908 g/l

Flash Point: 107° F (42°C)

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MILD PRESS WASH

MILD PRESS WASH is a quick evaporation solvent mixture used for cleaning the screen at the press when an ink change takes place or as a screen opener. It is primarily designed for use on plastisol, UV and water-based ink systems.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23118-(size)
VOC: ~6.67 lbs/gal, 800 g/l
Flash Point: 100°F (38°C)


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PREGAN C4

PREGAN C4 is a water emulsifiable solvent mixture with excellent dissolving power for all wet and dried inks. It is very effectively used as an ink stain remover or as an activator for KIWO's HAZE REMOVER. It can also be used in conjunction with PREGAN PASTE to enhance its haze-removing performance.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23105-(size)
VOC: 7.34 lbs/gal, 882 g/l
Flash Point: 114°F (46°C)

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ULTIMATE INK WASH

ULTIMATE INK WASH is an economical universal solvent mixture that provides the ultimate ink degrading power for the toughest systems. ULTIMATE INK WASH also works extremely well as an activator for KIWO's HAZE REMOVER.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23108-(size)

VOC: 7.34 lbs/gal, 883 g/l
Flash Point: 114°F (46°C)

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INK WASH 99

KIWO's INK WASH 99 is a California SCAQMD compliant low VOC solvent mixture for the removal of plastisol, UV-curable, solvent-based, and water-based screen printing inks.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23132-(size)
VOC: .82 lbs/gal, 99 g/l
Flash Point: 0 °F (-18°C)

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KIWOCLEAN CONCENTRATED INK WASH (CIW)

KIWOCLEAN CONCENTRATED INK WASH (CIW) is very effective at removing plastisol, UV and some solvent-based ink systems. It is more environmentally friendly than many other ink wash products because it can be diluted with water without reducing its effectiveness, which reduces packaging, shipping weight, transportation costs, and VOC levels. This unique formulation also helps reduce ghost haze images. CIW can be refreshed quickly in a settling tank.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23129-(size)
VOC: 1.10 lbs/gal, 132 g/l
Flash Point: 200 °F (93°C)


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KIWOCLEAN LM 781E

KIWOCLEAN LM 781E is a very effective low odor universal solvent mixture for the removal of most screen printing inks. It is designed to clean screens before reclaiming. If the screened image will be stored/saved after cleaning, the remaining solvent mixture should be thoroughly washed off with water.

Container sizes: 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23158-(size)
VOC: 8.3 lbs/gal, 998 g/l
Flash Point: 215 °F (102°C)

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EXCEL INK WASH

EXCEL INK WASH is our most popular solvent mixture for removing most screen printing inks. It offers a great balance between price, safety, and effectiveness.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23129-(size)
VOC: 7.38 lbs/gal, 923 g/l
Flash Point: 156 °F (69°C)


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KIWOCLEAN AQ 808 INK WASH concentrate

KIWOCLEAN AQ 808 INK WASH CONCENTRATE is a unique concentrated solvent with very low odor that can be mixed with water at different ratios to address cleaning, VOC and cost requirements. It can also be used in combination with KIWOCLEAN AQ 508 STENCIL REMOVER concentrate . Mixed together with water, these two products make an effective one-step ink wash and stencil removing system.

Container sizes: 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 230-65K-(size)
VOC: 7.10 lbs/gal, 854 g/l
Flash Point: 226°F (108°C)

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LOW VOC INK WASH

LOW VOC INK WASH is an extremely low odor solvent (EPA Method 24 tested) formulated to less than 140 grams per liter of volatile organic compounds (VOC). LOW VOC INK WASH has a vapor pressure of <0.1 mmHG at 20°C and a flashpoint of 200°F (93°C) making it the safest product in the line. It works well on plastisol and some solvent and water-based inks.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 23129-(size)
VOC: 1.10 lbs/gal, 132 g/l
Flash Point: 200°F (93°C)


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STENCIL REMOVER (1:20)

A very economical liquid concentrated stencil remover for all direct emulsions and capillary films. It is formulated both for manual or automatic reclaiming, and does not contain any chlorine nor heavy metals. One quart of product makes up to 5 gallons of working solution.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 24308-(size)

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PREGASOL F

PREGASOL F is a ready-to-use liquid used to remove polymer-based direct emulsions and capillary films such as diazo and SBQ sensitized emulsions.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon
Product Number: 24301-(size)

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PREGASOL EP 33

PREGASOL EP 33 (crystals) is an economical concentrated emulsion reclaiming powder for removing direct emulsions and capillary films. One gram packet makes 1-3 gallons of working stencil remover.

Container sizes: 100 gram and 1.5 kg containers.
Product Number: 24201-(size)

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PREGASOL P

PREGASOL P is an odorless ready-to-use stencil remover paste that works well on screens that require prolonged reaction time, or where drying of liquid reclaimers may be a concern; i.e. format screens, as the product remains on the screen and effective throughout the reclaiming process.
 
Container sizes: Quart and 1-gallon containers.
Product Number: 24302-(size)

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KIWOCLEAN PREGASOL CF 20 concentrate

KIWOCLEAN PREGASOL CF 20 concentrate is a concentrated stencil remover for removing direct emulsions and capillary films. It can be diluted up to 1:10 with water for optimum efficiency. It does not crystallize when it dries, making it especially suitable for use in automatic reclaiming equipment.

Container sizes: 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 24307-(size)

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KIWOCLEAN AQ 508 STENCIL REMOVER concentrate

KIWOCLEAN AQ 508 STENCIL REMOVER concentrate is a concentrated stencil remover that can be used in a dilution of up to 1:5 with water. It can also be used in combination with KIWOCLEAN AQ 808 INK WASH concentrate. Mixed together with water, these two products make an effective one-step ink wash and stencil removing system.

Container sizes: 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 24317-(size)


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DUAL-STRIP

DUAL-STRIP is a concentrated liquid used to remove plastisol ink and direct emulsion and/or capillary films simultaneously. KIWO's DUAL-STRIP can be diluted with up to four parts water when using a dip tank to soak the screen as part of the reclaiming process.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 24313-(size)

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KIWOCLEAN AQ 508 +808

The combination of KIWOCLEAN AQ 508 and 808 is a 1-step cleaning and decoating system. This combination eliminates the need to use an ink wash prior to removing the stencil. The ink cleaner, stencil remover and water are combined to provide a single working solution to reclaim your screen in one easy step. After removing the excess ink from the press, simply combine the suggested ratios of AQ 508, AQ 808 and water, aplly to the screen , brush, wait and spray off the residue.
The ratios of AQ 508, AQ 808 and water can be adjusted to fit the screen cleaning requirements and stencil reclaiming needs.
KIWOCLEAN AQ 508/808 can be eliminated through biological decomposition in adapted waste water treatment plants.

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HAZE REMOVER

HAZE REMOVER is a slow acting liquid haze remover used to remove most ink stains and emulsion residue. HAZE REMOVER is the safest haze remover in our line. It works slowly while it dries onto the mesh, and thus should be coated or brushed onto a dry screen. Once HAZE REMOVER completely dries on the mesh, it should be re-activated with a highly effective ink wash product such as KIWO's EXCEL INK WASH or KIWOCLEAN CONCENTRATED INK WASH (CIW) for maximum effectiveness.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 24102-(size)

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FAST LIQUID HAZE REMOVER
FAST LIQUID HAZE REMOVER is a fast-acting haze remover used to remove most ink stains and emulsion residue left on the screen after reclaiming. FAST LIQUID HAZE REMOVER is formulated to be highly effective without the need for aggressive brushing. It is formulated so it can be brushed or coated onto the screen and rinsed off with water within a few minutes of applications.

Container sizes: Quart, 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 24401-(size)
VOC: 5.86 lbs/gal, 703 g/l
Flash Point:>164°F (>73°C)

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PREGAN PASTE

PREGAN PASTE can be used with PREGAN C4 INK WASH or KIWO's ULTIMATE INK WASH for removing the most stubborn ghost images, ink, and emulsion residue. It also can be used as a chemical roughening agent for new aluminum frames that have not already been roughened.

Container sizes: 5 kg, 25 kg
Product Number: 23002-(size)


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KIWO Mega Clean Active

MEGA CLEAN ACTIVE is a fast-acting combination solvent and haze remover viscous get for the removal of most ink stains and emulsion residue on the screen. It is formulated so it can be brushed or coated onto the screen and rinsed off with water within a few minutes of application.

Container sizes: 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon drums
Product Number: 24406-(size)

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KIWO CLEANING BRUSHES
KIWO ScreenBrush #1
Application: DEGREASING only
Description: long, soft white bristles

KIWO ScreenBrush #2
Application: INK REMOVAL only
Description: long, stiff blue bristles

KIWO ScreenBrush #3
Application: STENCIL REMOVAL only
Description: long, stiff green bristles

KIWO ScreenBrush #4
Application:     HAZE REMOVAL only
Description:    short, hard red bristles
Colors: Blue, White, Green, Red

Product Number: 564-(color)-920

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KIWO SCRUB PADS & GRIPPER HANDLE
KIWO replaceable SCRUB PADS and reusable GRIPPER HANDLES are used for reclaiming screen after printing. After applying appropriate reclaiming chemical i.e. ink wash, stencil remover, haze remover, or degreaser, these scrub pads are used to distribute the chemicals and to reclaim screen quickly and easily. The scrub pads are made from 100% recycled material.

Product Number: 56500-001 (SCRUB PADS)
Product Number: 56501-001 (GRIPPER HANDLES)

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KIWO SCREEN CLEANING PUMP SYSTEM

KIWO features an optional pump system delivers liquid screen reclaiming products directly to spray guns in the washout area for easy application of KIWO products.
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