For metal processing industries including electroplating, watchmaking, jewelry and eyewear, wax removal and cleaning after polishing is an indispensable production process. Common industry challenges such as insoluble wax sludge, residual wax ash, material corrosion and failure to meet environmental standards have long hindered production efficiency and quality control.
Case Details
1. Problem (Core Post-Polishing Wax Cleaning Pain Points of Hardware Factories)
Traditional wax removal cleaners bring multiple production, quality, safety and environmental troubles to metal processing, electroplating, watch and eyewear manufacturers:
- Common wax removers have weak emulsifying capacity for polishing wax, requiring long-time hot soaking; low production line throughput and high labor time cost.
- Wax residues and wax ash easily stay hidden in workpiece edges, tiny gaps and concave surfaces after rinsing; residual wax destroys electroplating, oxidation and surface finishing processes, leading to high rework and rejection rates.
- Ordinary wax removal chemicals lack metal corrosion inhibitors; they corrode soft alloys such as aluminum, copper and lead alloys, resulting in faded polished luster, surface discoloration and pitting defects.
- Most traditional wax cleaners contain high VOC volatile organics, failing to meet global environmental emission standards, bringing huge compliance risks and fines for export manufacturers.
- Single-function wax removers cannot remove light oil stains synchronously; factories need separate degreasing procedures, increasing production steps and equipment investment.
- Many solvent-based wax removers are flammable, creating severe fire hazards in ultrasonic cleaning workshops and heating tanks.
- Non-biodegradable waste liquid generates heavy sewage treatment costs, raising long-term factory environmental management expenditure.
Ruibao RSB-318 Eco-Friendly Wax Remover is an exclusive self-developed water-based wax cleaning product. It adopts phosphorus-free, fully biodegradable mild formula to solve all post-polishing wax removal pain points, realizing one-step wax & oil removal, multi-metal anti-corrosion protection and zero-VOC eco-friendly production.
2. Material (Product Formula, Physical Parameters & Applicable Metal Substrates)
2.1 Core Raw Material Composition (From Official MSDS Document)
RSB-318 is a mixed water-based cleaner compounded with multi-surfactants and corrosion inhibitors:
- Anionic surfactant: 10 ~ 15%
- Organic multi-metal corrosion inhibitor: 3 ~ 5%
- Fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether: 15 ~ 25%
- Alkanolamide: 10 ~ 15%
- Deionized water (CAS:7732-18-5): Balanced remainder
Phosphorus-free, zero VOC, free of heavy metals, nitrite and other restricted hazardous substances; fully biodegradable, classified as non-dangerous goods, non-flammable and explosion-free.
2.2 Applicable Polished Hardware Workpieces
Widely applicable to post-polishing cleaning of hardware products in electroplating, watch, mobile phone, musical instrument, craft, jewelry and eyewear industries:
- Stainless steel parts
- Copper & copper alloy workpieces
- Aluminum & aluminum alloy components
- Lead & lead alloy ornaments
2.3 Physical & Chemical Index Parameters (Tested at 25℃, 5% Aqueous Solution)
| Test Item |
Standard Index |
| Appearance |
Light yellow to brown uniform transparent liquid |
| Odor |
Slight faint smell |
| Specific Gravity |
1.0 ~ 1.1 |
| pH Value (5% aqueous solution) |
8.0 ~ 9.0 |
| Flash Point |
None |
2.4 Product Safety Attributes (MSDS Standard)
Non-flammable, no explosion risk; only mild skin degreasing occurs under long-time direct contact; no toxic volatile substances, safe for long-term continuous workshop operation.
3. Soil (Contaminants That Can Be Completely Removed in One Step)
RSB-318 possesses powerful emulsifying & solubilizing capacity to strip composite dirt on polished metal surfaces:
- Solid polishing wax, wax ash and wax residues hidden in workpiece gaps and edges
- Light drawing oil, polishing lubricant and machining oil mixed stains
- Metal fine powder and dust mixed with wax layer formed during polishing procedures
4. Cleaning Process (Standard Mass Production Operation Flow)
4.1 Available Cleaning Equipment
- Ultrasonic cleaning (recommended optimal solution for precision small hardware such as watches and eyewear)
- Thermal soaking tank with bubbling circulation or workpiece shaking auxiliary function
4.2 Standard Process Parameters
- Dilution Concentration: Prepare 3% ~ 8% aqueous solution with RSB-318 stock liquid
- Optimal Operating Temperature: 75℃ ~ 80℃ (stable high wax dissolving efficiency)
- Applicable Temperature Range: 60℃ ~ 80℃
- Standard Cleaning Duration: 3 ~ 5 mins (adjust according to wax thickness and workpiece precision)
4.3 Complete Post-Cleaning Workflow
Workpiece ultrasonic / hot soaking cleaning → pure water rinsing → air blow drying / oven drying → electroplating, oxidation, surface finishing and other follow-up processes
4.4 Tank Liquid & Daily Operation Management Rules
- Place workpieces separately without overlapping to ensure full contact between wax and cleaning fluid;
- Regularly replenish RSB-318 stock liquid according to on-site wax removal effect; replace the whole tank liquid if cleaning capacity cannot recover after replenishment;
- Operators must wear work uniforms and chemical-resistant latex gloves to avoid prolonged skin contact;
- Store separately from strong acid, strong alkali and strong oxidants; avoid long-term direct sunlight (long-term illumination will darken the liquid color).
5. Test Standard (Physical, Environmental & Production Compliance Criteria)
- Physical Index Test Standard: 5% aqueous solution tested under constant temperature 25℃, fully meet appearance, specific gravity and pH indicators specified in MSDS & product manual;
- Wax Removal Cleanliness Standard: No visible wax ash, wax residue and watermarks on workpiece surface after pure water rinsing; no negative influence on subsequent electroplating and polishing procedures;
- Multi-Metal Compatibility Standard: No corrosion, discoloration, pitting or luster loss on stainless steel, copper, aluminum and lead alloy after complete cleaning cycle;
- Ecological Environmental Standard: Phosphorus-free, zero VOC, fully biodegradable formula, free of controlled hazardous substances, meet industrial wastewater discharge standards;
- Safety Classification Standard: Non-dangerous goods, non-flammable, no flash point, low occupational health hazard;
- Wastewater Disposal Standard: Cleaning waste liquid must be treated to reach local industrial discharge standard before draining into sewage pipe network, or delivered to qualified environmental protection institutions for centralized disposal.
6. Result (Actual Production & Cleaning Performance Test Outcomes)
- Ultra-Fast Wax Dissolving Efficiency: Strong emulsifying capacity rapidly decomposes solid polishing wax at 75–80℃, shortens cleaning cycle to only 3–5 minutes and greatly improves workshop production capacity;
- Residue-Free Rinsing Performance: No wax ash or wax residue left in tiny gaps and edges of precision parts after simple pure water rinsing, effectively reduce product rework and rejection rate;
- Integrated Wax & Oil Removal Function: Remove polishing wax and light oil stains simultaneously in one cleaning step, cancel independent degreasing process and cut labor & equipment costs;
- Universal Multi-Metal Anti-Corrosion Protection: Built-in special organic metal corrosion inhibitors form protective film on workpiece surface during cleaning, completely retain polished metallic luster without alloy corrosion; one single cleaner covers all common hardware materials to simplify chemical inventory management;
- Eco-Friendly Low-Carbon Formula: Zero VOC, phosphorus-free and fully biodegradable waste liquid, lower sewage treatment equipment operating load and eliminate export environmental compliance risks;
- Safe Workshop Production: Water-based non-flammable formula thoroughly avoids fire hazards of traditional solvent wax removers, reduce factory fire prevention investment;
- Long Tank Liquid Service Life: Stable performance within 60–80℃ wide temperature range, extend bath service life via regular stock liquid supplement and lower overall cleaning material consumption cost.
7. Buyer Takeaway
- Wide Applicability for Polishing Industry: Perfect match for electroplating, watch, jewelry, eyewear, craft and musical instrument production lines, cover all mainstream metal polishing materials;
- Greatly Reduce Production Defect Rate: Zero wax residue ensures stable surface finishing quality, cut loss caused by rework and defective products;
- Simplify Production Workflow: Realize integrated wax & oil removal to remove redundant pre-treatment procedures, save labor time and improve daily output;
- Lower Comprehensive Operation Cost: Low dilution ratio of 3%–8%, long tank service life, water-soluble formula with far lower procurement cost than high-VOC solvent wax removers;
- Eliminate Environmental Compliance Risks: Phosphorus-free, zero VOC, fully biodegradable formula meets domestic and international environmental regulations, avoid heavy fines for emission non-compliance during export inspection;
- Improve Workshop Safety Level: Non-flammable water-based product removes fire risks of solvent cleaning tanks, reduce occupational skin injury risks for workers;
- Stable Storage & Complete Supply Specifications: 25kg / 200kg sealed plastic drums; 2-year shelf life under sealed, cool, dry and ventilated storage; standardized transportation with anti-sun, anti-rain and anti-high temperature protection.
MSDS Safety Emergency Operation Guide
- Skin Contact: Immediately take off contaminated work clothes, rinse skin thoroughly with plenty of clean water; avoid long-time contact to prevent skin dryness and degreasing;
- Eye Splashing: Flush eyes with clean water or normal saline for 5 minutes, remove contact lenses before washing; seek medical treatment if persistent redness and pain occur;
- Inhalation Exposure: Move the victim to well-ventilated fresh air area and keep unobstructed breathing;
- Accidental Ingestion: Send to hospital for medical treatment immediately;
- Fire Fighting Measures: The product itself is non-combustible; use foam or CO₂ fire extinguishers for burning plastic packaging barrels, prohibit the use of 1211 fire extinguishers;
- Leakage Handling: Collect spilled liquid into sealed containers, prevent outflow into sewer and drainage channels; do not mix contaminated waste liquid with unused original liquid.
Storage & Transportation Specifications
- Packaging Specifications: 25kg plastic drum, 200kg plastic drum
- Shelf Life: 2 years under sealed, cool, dry and ventilated storage conditions
- Storage Requirements: Tightly seal bucket lids, store separately from strong acid, strong alkali and strong oxidants; avoid long-term direct sunlight and high temperature environment;
- Transportation Rules: Handle with care to prevent packaging damage; shield products from sun exposure, rain and high temperature during transit;
- Waste Packaging Disposal: Dispose empty plastic barrels in accordance with national and local environmental protection laws, prohibit random stacking and dumping.
