GS-34

Cleaning and Degreasing Agents

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Our standard for cleaning and degreasing agents establishes environmental requirements for agents suitable for cleaning soils in production and maintenance applications. Suitable agents do not include those for specialized cleaning/degreasing operations such as the removal of paints, sealants, rust, and adhesives; handwiping parts; preparation of surfaces for electroplating, organic coatings, and parts testing; or the cleaning of hydraulic components, medical supplies, electronics, and optics.

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Standard Revisions

Latest version: Edition 2.2, September 8, 2017

Recent Changes: GS-34 underwent corrections and/or clarifications and was re-published on October 27, 2023. For details on the non-substantive changes made to this standard, please see the Standard Documents Library