{"product_id":"actichem-powerstrip-5-ltr","title":"Actichem Power Strip 5 ltr","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Strip is a new-generation floor coating stripper designed to work quickly and effectively, saving you time and money. It is built to tackle tough solvent sealers and polish build-ups on resilient flooring such as terracotta, terrazzo and concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003esolvent-and-amine stripper\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a caustic one. That is what gives it its speed on solvent-based coatings, and it is also why the safety section below matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower-packed\u003c\/strong\u003e — serious stripping action on solvent-based coatings, burnish build-ups and semi-permanent sealers.\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. Power Strip is highly economical in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable on a wide range of hard surfaces. See the restrictions below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow odour, low foam\u003c\/strong\u003e — minimises disruption in occupied buildings and protects vacuum motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Areas and Surface Suitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor removing solvent sealers, base sealers and polish build-ups from natural stone, concrete and terrazzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use on wood, vinyl, linoleum or plastic flooring.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the most important line on the page. Power Strip contains benzyl alcohol and glycol ether at high concentration and will attack vinyl and linoleum. There is no dilution at which it becomes safe on those substrates.\u003c\/p\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\u003eDilute at \u003cstrong\u003e1:10\u003c\/strong\u003e for light build-ups, or 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read this section even if you have used this product before. Earlier versions of this page recorded the safety profile as non-hazardous. That was wrong, and we have corrected it against the current Safety Data Sheet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Strip 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 sits under \u003cstrong\u003ePoisons Schedules 4, 5 and 6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eGHS: Skin Corrosion\/Irritation Category 1B; Serious Eye Damage Category 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHAZCHEM code: \u003cstrong\u003e2X\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH as supplied: \u003cstrong\u003e12 to 13\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport: proper shipping name \u003cstrong\u003eETHANOLAMINE SOLUTION\u003c\/strong\u003e. The SDS states it is not regulated for dangerous goods transport in packs of 5 litres or less, so this 5 litre pack falls within that exemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in it, and why that matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the SDS: \u003cstrong\u003ebenzyl alcohol 30 to 60%\u003c\/strong\u003e; monoethanolamine 10 to less than 30%; ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 10 to less than 30%; a proprietary solvent 10 to less than 30%; with nonylphenol ethoxylate, triethanolamine and proprietary surfactants each below 10%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a high solvent and amine load. Three practical consequences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stripping is done over large floor areas with the solution kept wet for minutes at a time. Open the building up or run mechanical ventilation — this is not a product to use in a sealed room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt attacks plastics.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the reason for the vinyl and linoleum restriction, and it applies to your equipment too — check hoses, gaskets and squeegees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin contact is a burn risk, not just an irritation risk.\u003c\/strong\u003e H314 with monoethanolamine at up to 30% is a genuine corrosive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonal protective equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SDS specifies elbow-length PVC gloves, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields, overalls and a PVC apron. Use warning signage — a wet stripper floor is both slippery and corrosive to anyone who walks onto it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst aid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately hold the eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water for at least 15 minutes, or until advised to stop by a Poisons Information Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove contaminated clothing immediately and flush with large amounts of water, continuing until advised to stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNever Mix With Chlorine or Acid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SDS names \u003cstrong\u003estrong oxidising agents — nitrates, oxidising acids, pool chlorine and chlorine bleach — and strong acids\u003c\/strong\u003e as incompatible. 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-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 sanitiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-grout-restore-60-5ltr\"\u003eActichem Grout Restore 60\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-grout-restore-20-5-ltr\"\u003eGrout Restore 20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-tile-grout-restore-5-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 any acid descaler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso avoid copper and aluminium alloys.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SDS names both. That includes decanting containers, pump-up sprayers and machine fittings, not just the floor.\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\u003eAP404.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange\/Tan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH as supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 to 13 (our page previously said 12)\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\u003ePrincipal solvent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenzyl alcohol, 30 to 60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkali\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonoethanolamine, 10 to 30%\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHAZCHEM code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDangerous goods (ethanolamine solution). Not regulated in packs of 5 litres or less — this pack is within the exemption.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisons schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchedules 4, 5 and 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not use on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, vinyl, linoleum, plastic flooring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncompatible with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool chlorine, chlorine bleach, nitrates, oxidising and strong acids, copper and aluminium alloys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDS referenced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2.3, issued 31 July 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-tile-grout-power-5-ltr\"\u003eActichem Tile \u0026amp; Grout Power\u003c\/a\u003e — for grease, oil and carbon rather than coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-tile-grout-cleaner-lf-5-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\u003ch2\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/202507-Powerstrip-5L-AP404.pdf\"\u003eActichem Power Strip Safety Data Sheet — version 2.3, issued 31 July 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: AP404.05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStripping vinyl or linoleum? This is not the product — contact Carpet Cleaners Warehouse and we will point you at the right one. Using it on the wrong floor is not recoverable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Actichem","offers":[{"title":"5LTR","offer_id":52320315244757,"sku":"AP404.05","price":204.44,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Actichem-Power-Strip-5-ltr.jpg?v=1780551754","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-powerstrip-5-ltr","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}