PLACLEAN series, wiping agents for degreasing, antistatic effect, and removing of mold releasing agents

Published on : Apr 2, 2019 / Revised on : Oct 16, 2026

Non-Volatile-Residue-Free Formulation Helps Prevent Cratering and Blistering.
Degreasing and Antistatic Wiping Cleaner "PLACLEAN Series"

Specially formulated to help prevent defects during pre-paint wiping of plastic parts. Its proprietary formulation contains no non-volatile components such as surfactants, combining powerful removal of oils, grease, and mold release agents with a lasting antistatic effect to help improve first-pass yield in painting processes.

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Product Features

Powerful Removal of Oils and Mold Release Agents with a Lasting Antistatic Effect

Reliably dissolves and removes molding grease and silicone-based mold release agents that can cause cratering and poor coating adhesion. At the same time, it provides effective static removal and antistatic performance, helping prevent the electrostatic re-attraction of fine fibers, dust, and other particles immediately after wiping.

Surfactant-Free Formulation Helps Prevent Secondary Coating Defects

Contains no non-volatile components such as the surfactants commonly found in conventional antistatic agents. Because it leaves no wiping marks or chemical residue on the workpiece surface, it helps reduce the risk of secondary defects such as blistering^*1 caused by trapped moisture during baking and cratering of the coating.

Designed to Reduce Workplace and Environmental Burdens

Unlike conventional solvents such as IPA (isopropyl alcohol) and toluene, the PLACLEAN Series is designed to reduce strong solvent odors and support safer, more manageable wiping operations. A reduced-flammability option is also available for facilities seeking to simplify the handling and storage of cleaning materials.

^*1: Blistering is a coating defect in which part of the coating separates from the substrate or underlying layer and appears swollen, resembling a water blister.

Are You Facing These Pre-Paint Degreasing and Antistatic Wiping Challenges with Plastic Parts?

Repeated dust attraction and particle defects caused by static electricity
Plastic substrates are easily charged, and friction from air blowing or wiping can attract fine fibers, dust, and other particles back to the surface, making it difficult to reduce particle defects after painting.
Cratering and blistering caused by antistatic-agent residue
Non-volatile components such as surfactants in conventional wiping agents can remain on the workpiece surface and cause coating cratering or blistering during drying.
Wiping marks and insufficient mold release agent removal caused by rapid IPA evaporation
When fast-drying alcohols evaporate before wiping is complete, oily contamination may redeposit unevenly, while strongly adhered molding release agents may remain on the surface.
Operational burdens associated with strong solvent odors and workplace controls
Strong solvent odors, ventilation requirements, exposure-control measures, and the management of flammable cleaning materials can place a substantial burden on production sites.

How to Use

Pour the undiluted cleaner into a suitable container.

Soak a wiping cloth with the cleaner, then wring out excess liquid by hand.

Use the wrung-out cloth to wipe the surface of the plastic part before painting.

※The appropriate procedure varies depending on painting conditions and the type and amount of contamination on the workpiece.
　Because contamination transfers to the cloth after wiping, always use a clean section of the cloth to help prevent contaminants from being redeposited on the workpiece.

Typical Properties

Product	PLACLEAN WS-1401	PLACLEAN WS-1407	PLACLEAN WS-6000
Key Feature	General-Purpose Type	Fast-Drying IPA Alternative	Reduced-Flammability Type
Main Components	Hydrocarbons / Alcohols	Alcohols	Alcohols
Boiling Point	97℃	78℃	78℃
Flash Point	-7℃	16℃	25℃
Water Solubility	Low	High	High
Surface Tension	20 dyn/cm	22 dyn/cm	23 dyn/cm
Wettability on PP	〇	◎	〇
VOC Content	99%	100%	59%
Compatible Plastics	PP, Urethane	PP, Urethane, ABS	PP, Urethane, ABS
Packaging	13 kg/can	14 kg/can	16 kg/can
UNR TDG (UN Class/UN No/PG)	UN class3/UN no 1993/ PG Ⅱ	UN class3/UN no 1170/ PG Ⅱ	UN class3/UN no 1170/ PG Ⅲ

	Technical Solutions Preventing Painting Defects: Examples of Cratering Cratering occurs when a contaminant with lower surface tension than the liquid paint contacts the coating and spreads across the surface, making the coating thinner in that area. This page introduces numerous examples of cratering defects.
	Technical Solutions Preventing Painting Defects: Examples of Particle Contamination Particle defects can originate from paint as well as small contaminants such as dust, fibers, and insects. Electrostatic attraction can make these problems more severe. Identifying and controlling contamination sources is important for reducing these defects.

Contact Us for Preliminary Wiping Tests and Samples

Are you experiencing dust and particle re-attraction caused by static electricity during manual wiping, cratering or blistering caused by surfactants in conventional antistatic agents, or wiping marks because IPA dries too quickly?
We can conduct preliminary wiping tests and provide samples based on the material of your molded plastic parts and the types of oils, grease, and mold release agents present in your process. Please feel free to contact us.

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