Prosoco SafEtch

About this product

• Safe Alternative to Traditional Acidic Cleaners – PROSOCO® SafEtch is an effective, safe alternative to traditional acidic compounds for cleaning and preparing horizontal or vertical concrete — opens the surface for application of additional coatings, including hardeners/densifiers and clear or pigmented coatings. Ideal for projects where traditional acidic cleaners are not allowed.
• Cleans, Etches & Preps in One Step – Rids surfaces of embedded oil, grease, excess mortar, efflorescence, and dirt — on cementitious surfaces, SafEtch dissolves a small amount of the surface while the aggregates remain untouched. That mild "etch" creates greater surface area for more complete penetration and effectiveness of any protective treatment.
• No Hydrochloric or Inorganic Acids – Non-fuming and environmentally responsible — contains no hydrochloric or other traditional inorganic acids and is safe for use on and around most metal surfaces. Will not harm most cleaning equipment or metal surfaces, and is safe for interior cleaning where fuming acid cleaners are off-limits.
• More Effective Than Citric, Glycolic & Phosphoric Acids – Up to 70 percent more effective than citric and glycolic acids, and 50 percent more effective than phosphoric acid — delivers superior cleaning and etching performance without the safety, equipment damage, and indoor air quality concerns of older acid-based cleaners.
• Versatile Across Concrete & Fired Clay – Proven effective for removing common construction soiling, including mortar smears, on fired clay surfaces using latex-modified grout — also removes efflorescence on decorative paving treatments. Low-odor, water-rinsable, with a 3-year shelf life in tightly sealed unopened containers.