BARE BONES®

No-Rinse / No-Scrub Liquifying Stripper

  • Description

    A 55% active speed stripper that easily cuts through multi-layers of burnished floor finish. This “true” no-rinse stripper does not contain potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide yet is the fastest working liquefier on the market. Low foaming, no scrub and no rinse features make this product a must for all professional floor care systems.

    Key Market Information

    Education
    The power of BARE BONES® will allow your maintenance staff to quickly proceed with stripping down the longest of corridors with great efficiency.
    Retail
    Retail floors receive heavy traffic and need multiple layers of hard film coatings. BARE BONES® is strong enough to cut through those layers for thorough and complete stripping.
    Industrial
    BARE BONES® has the power to cut through the coating layers tough enough to hold up under the demands of a heavy industrial environment.
    Government
    Government procurement offices are responsible for purchasing in many different types of facilities, each with their own unique flooring challenges. At least with BARE BONES®, purchasing officers area aware that BARE BONES® will work on most hard surfaces and most flooring materials to remove multiple layers of burnished in finish, to prepare the surface for a proper application of finish.
    Building Service Contractors
    As a building service contractor, you sometimes may enter a facility for the first time not knowing how old the existing finish is or how many coatings need to be removed prior to finish application. With BARE BONES® you are assured that you have a product strong enough to effectively cut through multiple layers of finish and allow your staff to stay on schedule and on budget.
    Code: 1058
    Packaging: 55 Gal. Drum; 5 Gal. Pail; 4 x 1 Gal./Case

  • Specifications

    • ColorPale Straw
    • OdorSassafras
    • pH11.7
    • Flash PointNot available
    • Upper Cloud Point>130°F
    • Lower Cloud Point< 33°F
    • Viscosity (cps)< 10 cP
    • Water SolubilityComplete
    • Finish RemovalExcellent
    • Damage to Resilient TilesMinimal
    • Density (lbs/gal)8.1 ± 0.1
    • Specific Gravity (g/cc)0.97 ± 0.01
    • Free RinsingYes
    • Low FoamingYes
    • Shelf Life1 year minimum in original unopened container

  • Disinfectant Efficacy

  • Documentation

    Technical Data Sheet Bare Bones TDS English GHS.pdf Safety Data Sheet BARE BONES SDS English.pdf Safety Data Sheet BARE BONES RTU (1-5, 1-16) SDS English.pdf Secondary Label Bare Bones (Diluted 1-5, 1-16) GHS Secondary Label 6 up.pdf Product Flyers, Brochures, and Equipment Manuals Bare Bones Tough Strip Jobs lr.pdf Product Flyers, Brochures, and Equipment Manuals World Class Floor Care Brochure

  • Directions

    Dilute BARE BONES® following dilution recommendations below. Dilute using cold or mildly warm water only.

    Light/Normal Buildup: 8 oz per gallon of water (1:16)

    Heavy Buildup (Burnished): 20 oz per gallon of water (1:5)

    Mop/Wet Vacuum Stripping System: Apply liberally with a mop to an area small enough so as not to allow the product to dry and allow to stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Agitate with a mop and remove solution and old finish with a wet vacuum. Allow floor to dry thoroughly and apply new finish as directed by manufacturer. If complete stripping is not accomplished repeat the above procedure before re-application of recommended NCL Floor Finish.

    Floor Machine Stripping System: Allow to stand for 3 to 5 minutes, scrub with a rotary floor machine or automatic scrubber equipped with stripping pads. Remove solution and old finish with a wet vacuum and allow floor to dry completely. If desired, a rinsing step can be added. Apply recommended NCL Floor Finish as per instructions.

    Note: Asphalt tile, Linoleum, and other sensitive floor surfaces may be damaged by contact with stripping solution.  We recommend that a spot test be conducted before general use.

  • Features & Benefits

    • Low foaming / Can be used through automatic scrubbers
    • Contains no potassium or sodium hydroxide / Safe for personnel & flooring
    • Requires no rinsing / Saves time by eliminating neutralizing and rinsing
    • No scrubbing machine needed / Reduces equipment costs & can be used in hard to get to places
    • 55% Active / High use dilution for greater economy

  • Video

  • Safety

    DANGER: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
    Precautionary statement:
    Prevention: Do not breathe mist or vapor. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep out of reach of children.
    Response: If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
    Storage: Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
    Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
    This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
    Additional safety measures:
    Read the entire label and SDS before using this product, and for additional first aid measures. SDS for this product is available under the Documents tab.

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