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What makes ARMEX® the best baking soda abrasive?

Armex - baking soda abrasive While the idea for ARMEX® started with just plain baking soda, as the world's leader in bicarbonate technology ARM & HAMMER® formulated more than a dozen unique medias to specially meet industry surface preparation requirements.

ARMEX® Cleaning and Coating Removal Systems have become an effective, economical and environmentally superior method for cleaning, depainting and degreasing across the country, and around the world.

Why Baking Soda?

It's granular - suitable for use in pressure pots, cabinet systems and as an additive for pressure washer systems.

It's sharp - baking soda crystals delivered under relatively low pressure but at high velocity will scour virtually any coating from any substrate.

It's friable - meaning it fractures into smaller particles intensifying the cleaning action while softening the impact on substrates.

It's relatively soft - with a Moh's hardness of 2.5, it will not damage most substrates*

It's benign pH of 8.2 - provides a superior worker and environmental profile, before, during, and after use.

Water soluble

Applications:

Light cleaning
Smoke Damage Removal
Brush Blasting
Graffiti Removal
Car Paint Removal
Anilox Roll Cleaner
Aviation Components
Engine Parts Cleaner
Fire Restoration
Mold and Mildew Removal
Historic Preservation

* Always do a test patch prior to general use to determine suitability

ARMEX® - Baking Soda Abrasives: Products

View Standard Formulas -
Maintenance, Maintenance w/ SupraKleen, Maintenance XL, Maintenance XL w/ SupraKleen

Standard Formulas

These Formulas are valued-priced and appropriate for most cleaning and paint removal applications.

Maintenance Formula
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Formulated using our medium sized crystals and our standard moisture control system, MoistureGuard® 2, which absorbs moisture before it can create flow problems. Maintenance Formula is value priced and is appropriate for most cleaning and paint removal applications.

Maintenance Formula XL
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Formulated using our largest "XL" crystals and our standard moisture control system, MoistureGuard® 2, absorbing moisture before can cause flow problems. The "XL" crystals are the most aggressive and ideal for most paint removal applications.

SupraKleen®
Our patented rinse accelerator, improves cleaning capabilities, simplifies cleanup and provides a cleaner surface - fundamental to maximizing coating adhesion.

Maintenance Formula with SupraKleen™
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Has all the features of Maintenance Formula with the added benefit of our patented rinse accelerator which improves cleaning capabilities, simplifies clean-up and provides a cleaner surface which is fundamental for maximizing coating performance.

Maintenance Formula XL withSupraKleen™
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Performs like Maintenance Formula XL with the added benefit of our patented rinse accelerator, SupraKleen. For use when a clean surface is required for repainting.

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View Premium Formulas - Superior Flowability
Flow Formula M, Flow Formula XL

Premium Formulas

Our premium moisture control system, MoistureGuard® 8, makes our Flow Formulas virtually waterproof before and during the blasting process. Abrasive flow problems due to humidity or poor air quality are virtually eliminated using these formulas. This moisture barrier is broken after delivery to the surface allowing the crystal to once again become water-soluble.

Flow Formula M™
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Similar to Maintenance Formula in that it is made with our medium sized crystals, but contains our premium moisture control system, MoistureGuard® 8.

Flow Formula XL™
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Formulated using our largest "XL" crystals and our premium moisture control system, MoistureGuard® 8. Designed for maximum productivity and superior flow in the presence of moisture.

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View Profile Formulas
Profile Formula XL, Profile Formula XL2 (available only as export), Profile Formula XL2+, Turbine Formula

Profile Formulas

These formulations are significantly more aggressive, increasing productivity and capable of providing a white metal finish and 1.5-4.0 mil profile on steel. Not recommended for sensitive surfaces.

Armex Profile Formula

Profile™ Formula XL
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Manufactured with the "XL" crystals, our standard moisture control system and 10% 70 grit hard abrasive. It typically provides a 25% increase in productivity, white metal finish and 1.5- 2.0 mil profile on steel.

Profile™ Formula XL2 (only available as export)
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) This variation contains 20% 70 grit hard abrasive and is used where greater productivity is required.

Profile™ Formula XL2+
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) This formula utilizes 20% 36 grit hard abrasive, providing a 3.0-4.0 mil profile on steel.

Turbine Formula
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Formulated specifically to remove carbon and mineral deposits from gas, steam and direct combustion turbine blades. Ideal for removing burn marks on steel and stainless steel, or heavy carbon deposits on various engine parts.

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View Specialty Formulas
Anilox Roll Cleaning, Composite, Electronics, HydroFlex™ Formula XL

Specialty Formulas

Specialty formulations offer a range of benefits, including providing a smooth finish on delicate substrates; a uniform granulation for micro - abrasive blasters; outstanding grease and oil removal and efficient removal of carbon and mineral depositis from turbine blades and engine components.

HydroFlexÂ® Formula XL
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Designed specifically for use with pressure washers and associated injection systems. HydroFlex combines our largest crystals and standard moisture control system with our patented grease and oil removal technology which encapsulates soils lifting them from the surface so they are completely removed during rinsing. May also be effectively used in air driven systems.


Stainless steel coated with grease	Cleaned with 3000 psi (204 bar) water; residue remains Water Test Beads Up	Cleaned with 3000 psi (204 bar) water & ARMEX HydroFlexÂ® Formula XL Water Test Runs Off

Anilox Roll Cleaning Formula
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Utilizes our smallest sodium bicarbonate crystal with our premium moisture control system, providing a powerful yet gentle scouring action that cleans deep into anilox cells removing dry ink without any damage to delicate cell walls. A process when used with the appropriate equipment is capable of restoring original ink volume capacity.

Composite Formula
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Utilizes our smallest sodium bicarbonate crystal with our premium moisture control system. For use on the most delicate substrates like graphite-epoxy or fiberglass to minimize the potential for damage and to provide a smooth surface finish.

Electronics Formula
Technical Data (pdf) Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf) Made with our smallest crystals and premium moisture control system. This formula receives a final screening just prior to being packaged to eliminate any large particles. It is designed specifically for micro-abrasive blasters and is packaged in a convenient 35# pail.

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