Castrol Techniclean 80 XBC

Castrol Techniclean 80 XBC is an aqueous, low-alkalinity industrial process cleaner formulated with surfactants and corrosion inhibitors for reliable cleaning of ferrous and aluminium components.
Free from inorganic salts and formaldehyde-releasing agents, it is ideal for inter-operational and final process cleaning, ensuring effective removal of soluble oils, light-duty neat cutting or forming oils, lubrication oils, swarf, thin corrosion preventive films, and general dirt.

Designed with modern production environments in mind, Techniclean 80 XBC supports clean, efficient, and sustainable cleaning operations while reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

Versatile and Compatible

Techniclean 80 XBC is suitable for use in low-pressure spray, high-pressure spray, and intensive flood wash systems, making it adaptable to a wide range of modern equipment.

It is fully compatible with Castrol Alusol XBB and Hysol XBB coolant ranges, allowing used cleaning solutions to be recycled back into the original coolant emulsion systems.
This recycling capability helps reduce freshwater consumption and operational costs, supporting a more sustainable and environmentally responsible manufacturing process.

Though optimised for in-process cleaning, Techniclean 80 XBC is also highly effective for machine tool maintenance cleaning, providing versatility across production and maintenance applications.

Why Choose Castrol Techniclean 80 XBC?

Castrol Techniclean 80 XBC combines high-performance cleaning, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency in a single solution.
Its low-alkalinity, biocompatible formulation ensures safe and effective cleaning of ferrous and aluminium components, while minimising foam, corrosion, and energy consumption.

Compatible with Castrol Alusol and Hysol XBB coolant systems, it offers the added benefit of solution recycling, helping manufacturers reduce operational costs, freshwater usage, and waste volumes — all while maintaining consistent cleaning performance.

Techniclean 80 XBC is designed for inter-operational and final process cleaning operations of ferrous and aluminium goods, suitable for use in a wide range of modern spray, high-pressure spray and intensive flood wash equipment. This cleaner effectively removes residues from parts and components after machining with soluble oils, light-duty neat cutting or forming oils as well as thin corrosion preventive films, lubrication oils, swarf and general dirt.

Techniclean 80 XBC is designed to be compatible with the Castrol Alusol XBB and Hysol XBB coolant ranges. When applied in cleaning processes after machining with Alusol and Hysol XBB coolants the used cleaner solution can be recycled to the previous XBB coolant emulsion system.

Though the product is particularly developed for in-process cleaning, Techniclean 80 XBC is also well-suited for machine tool maintenance cleaning.

Conditions of Use

• Concentration Range (low-pressure spray, flood wash): 1 – 5%

• Concentration Range (high-pressure spray): 1 – 2%

• Temperature Range: Ambient – 70 °C

• Spray Pressure: Up to 1200 bar

• Water Hardness Range: 0 – 350 ppm CaCO₃ (0 – 20 °dH)

Optimum use depends on soil type, contamination levels, and application requirements.

Optimum conditions of use depend on the detailed application requirements and the amount and nature of the soil being removed.

Castrol Techniclean 80 XBC Product Advantages:

• Temporary corrosion preventive film – protects metal surfaces after drying, reducing scrap and improving productivity.

• Minimises excessive foam – decreases risk of cavitation or high-pressure pump damage.

• Excellent demulsifying properties – allows easy skimming and extends bath life, lowering maintenance and disposal costs.

• Low-temperature cleaning compatibility – supports energy savings and improves CO₂ footprint.

• Versatile multi-metal compatibility – works in hard and soft water, enabling product consolidation.

• Recyclable with XBB coolants – used cleaning solution can be returned to Alusol or Hysol XBB systems, reducing freshwater use and waste volume.

Concentrate:

Appearance: Clear, pale to light yellow liquid

Density @ 20 °C: 1.03 g/ml

Dilution:

Appearance (5% in DI-water): Translucent to hazy liquid

pH (5% in DI-water): 9.9

Corrosion Protection (3% in DI water): Grade 0

Concentration Control:

By titration:

1. Pipette 10 ml bath solution in a 250 ml Erlenmeyer flask and add 50 ml deionised DI-water
2. Add 2 drops of indicator solution metyl orange
3. Titrate with hydrochloric acid (c = 0.1 ml/l) until colour changes from yellow to orange-red
4. Calculation: Concentration in % = required ml hydrochloric acid * factor 0.50

Additional Information

In the case of recycling the used cleaner solution into the coolant system the concentration of the emulsion is maintained by adding Alusol XBB or Hysol XBB concentrate up to the set level.

For further advice please contact your local Castrol representative.

Storage:

To avoid product deterioration always keep the container/drum tightly sealed. Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Prevent exposure to frost and avoid water ingress. For optimum product stability, it is preferable to store the product indoors between 5°C and 45 °C / 41°F and 113°F.

For more details, please refer to the product safety data sheet.

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