A high-alkaline, water-based all-purpose cleaner and degreaser formulated with disodium metasilicate for heavy-duty cleaning across automotive, commercial, and domestic applications. Bilt Hamber Surfex-HD ranks #5 of 37 all purpose cleaners for alkalinity.
Key Chemistry
pH
13
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses disodium metasilicate as the primary alkaline builder at pH 13 to saponify oils and break down grease-based contamination without volatile organic compounds. The water-based formula allows for dilution ratios from 1:100 for light cleaning up to neat application for extreme-duty degreasing, providing versatility across different soil levels.
Key Differentiators
- •Extremely high pH (13) provides aggressive degreasing power while remaining water-based and VOC-free
Ingredients
(C9-C11)Alkyl alcohol ethoxylate
1–10%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
disodium metasilicate
1–3%
CAS: 6834-92-0Alkaline agent
tetrasodium (1-hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonate
1–3%
CAS: 3794-83-0Chelating agent
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
