{"product_id":"actichem-instastrip-15-ltr","title":"Actichem Instastrip 15 ltr","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstastrip is a total floor stripper and coating remover. It is a heavy-duty stripper designed to remove polish build-up, wax, sealers and UHS burnished finishes, for use with powered scrubbing machinery on a wide variety of floor surfaces. It is exceptionally effective even at high dilution, which makes it the economical choice for routine coating removal. This 15 litre pack is the production size for contractors running regular strip-and-seal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe key difference between our two heavy strippers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instastrip is \u003cem\u003esafe on vinyl and most resilient floors\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-powerstrip-5-ltr\"\u003ePower Strip\u003c\/a\u003e is not — it is a solvent stripper for stone, concrete and terrazzo and will damage vinyl and linoleum. Choose by substrate first, strength second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstastrip is safe for use on vinyl and most resilient floors, and quickly softens and emulsifies old, worn and discoloured finishes for easy removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstastrip must not be used to remove sealer and polish finishes from sealed timber floors\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it may affect the timber seal and require sanding to rectify the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra low foam\u003c\/strong\u003e — the low-foaming formulation ensures extraction machinery is not damaged by foam entering the vacuum motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast action\u003c\/strong\u003e — begins to liquefy coating immediately on contact with the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabour saving\u003c\/strong\u003e — minimal scrubbing is required, so time and labour are minimised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable on vinyl, linoleum and resilient floors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow odour\u003c\/strong\u003e — no harsh ammonia fumes or high-VOC solvents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead and understand the SDS before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways pre-test in an inconspicuous location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse at \u003cstrong\u003e1:10\u003c\/strong\u003e for light build-ups, up to \u003cstrong\u003e1:4\u003c\/strong\u003e for heavy build-up and UHS burnished coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweep the area thoroughly to remove any soiling that could damage the floor if caught under scrubbing equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the solution liberally with a cotton mop, ensuring the area is thoroughly wet. Always work in small, controllable areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow at least 5 minutes dwell time, then agitate with a low-speed rotary scrubber or auto-scrubber fitted with a black, brown or high-productivity pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe careful that the area does not dry out on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter scrubbing, pick up the slurry and rinse thoroughly with clean water so that all stripper and sealer residues are removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the floor to dry before proceeding with the restoration process, and re-strip any areas still carrying polish build-up or missed in the first pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur page has always carried “Safety profile: Class 8 Corrosive” and the dangerous-goods shipping note. Both are correct — but a transport class tells you nothing about PPE, first aid or what the product reacts with, and the published pH was understated. The full classification is below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstastrip is classified as a \u003cstrong\u003eHAZARDOUS CHEMICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDANGEROUS GOODS\u003c\/strong\u003e under the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ePoisons Schedule 6\u003c\/strong\u003e substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal word: \u003cstrong\u003eDANGER\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH314\u003c\/strong\u003e — causes severe skin burns and eye damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH290\u003c\/strong\u003e — may be corrosive to metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGHS: Skin Corrosion\/Irritation Category 1B; Serious Eye Damage Category 1; \u003cstrong\u003eMetal Corrosion Category 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHAZCHEM code: \u003cstrong\u003e2R\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH as supplied: \u003cstrong\u003e13 to 14\u003c\/strong\u003e — our page previously said 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActives: monoethanolamine 10 to less than 30%; ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 10 to less than 30%; sodium hydroxide below 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport: \u003cstrong\u003eUN1760, Class 8, Packing Group II\u003c\/strong\u003e, proper shipping name “CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains sodium hydroxide and monoethanolamine)”. Limited quantity 1 litre — \u003cstrong\u003ethis 15 litre drum travels as regulated dangerous goods.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Low odour” is not the same as low hazard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Instastrip is genuinely more pleasant to use than an ammoniated stripper — that is a real benefit and it is why people like it. It is also caustic soda and ethanolamine at pH 13 to 14. The absence of a smell removes the warning, not the hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonal protective equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SDS specifies elbow-length butyl or neoprene gloves, chemical goggles, overalls and a PVC apron, with access to an eyewash unit \u003cstrong\u003eand a safety shower\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use warning signage — a wet stripper floor is both slippery and corrosive to anyone who walks onto it. Decanting from a 15 litre drum is the highest-splash operation; do it at bench height with the apron on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst aid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention without delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove contaminated clothing and footwear immediately and flush with large amounts of water. Caustic burns are often painless at first and deepen over minutes — a splash that does not sting still needs flushing and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetals, Storage and Mixing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Corrosive to all metals.”\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the SDS wording, and H290 is on the label. Do not decant into or store in metal containers, do not leave the solution standing on metal thresholds, drains, trims or machine frames, and rinse equipment thoroughly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Do not store near acids or oxidising agents.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Never mix, and never allow contact in a bucket, auto-scrubber tank, drain or on the floor, with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-grout-restore-60-15ltr\"\u003eActichem Grout Restore 60\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-grout-restore-20-15-ltr\"\u003eGrout Restore 20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-tile-grout-restore-15-ltr\"\u003eTile \u0026amp; Grout Restore\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-crete-clean-5-ltr\"\u003eCrete Clean\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-rust-remover-5-ltr\"\u003eRust Remover\u003c\/a\u003e — strong acid meeting strong alkali releases heat fast enough to boil and spit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-perox-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Perox\u003c\/a\u003e and any other oxidiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-chlorosan-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Chlorosan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-mould-exterminator-5l\"\u003eMould Exterminator\u003c\/a\u003e, pool chlorine or any hypochlorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSequencing a strip and an acid restore on the same floor is normal practice and is fine — provided you complete one, pick up the slurry, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and use separate clearly labelled equipment before starting the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP400.15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH as supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 to 14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:10 light build-up; up to 1:4 heavy build-up and UHS burnished coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwell time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 5 minutes, kept wet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra low — safe for extraction machinery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonoethanolamine 10–30%; ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 10–30%; sodium hydroxide \u0026lt;10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWHS classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazardous chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDANGER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazard statements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH314, H290\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHAZCHEM code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDangerous goods — UN1760, Class 8, Packing Group II. DG shipping surcharge applies.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisons schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchedule 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVinyl, linoleum and most resilient floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not use on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed timber floors; metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncompatible with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll metals; acids; oxidising agents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDS referenced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2.4, issued 31 July 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Between the Strippers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-instastrip-5l\"\u003eActichem Instastrip 5L\u003c\/a\u003e — the same product in the smaller pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-powerstrip-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Power Strip\u003c\/a\u003e — solvent stripper for solvent sealers and burnish build-up on \u003cstrong\u003estone, concrete and terrazzo\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eNot for vinyl or linoleum.\u003c\/strong\u003e DANGER, H314, benzyl alcohol 30–60%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-solvstrip-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Solv Strip\u003c\/a\u003e — the mildest of the three. WARNING rather than DANGER, H319 and H335 only, and \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e classified as dangerous goods. Worth trying first where the coating will yield to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-tile-grout-cleaner-lf-15-ltr\"\u003eActichem Tile \u0026amp; Grout Cleaner LF\u003c\/a\u003e — the low-foam machine cleaner for the maintenance clean after stripping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe short version:\u003c\/strong\u003e vinyl and resilient → Instastrip. Stone, concrete and terrazzo → Power Strip. Light coatings and the lowest hazard → Solv Strip. Sealed timber → none of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/202507-Actichem-Instastrip-AP400.pdf\"\u003eActichem Instastrip Safety Data Sheet — version 2.4, issued 31 July 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: AP400.15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDG shipping surcharge applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which stripper suits your floor, or whether the existing coating will lift at 1:10? Contact Carpet Cleaners Warehouse before you order. Stripping the wrong floor with the wrong product is an expensive way to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Actichem","offers":[{"title":"15LTR","offer_id":52320315211989,"sku":"AP400.15","price":224.73,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Actichem-Instastrip-15-ltr.jpg?v=1780551753","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-instastrip-15-ltr","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}