Micronova StainlessClean Stainless Steel Cleaner - SC1-P - 16 oz Spray Gel - 6 Bottles/Case
Micronova StainlessClean™ is a specialized stainless steel cleaner featuring a no-drip spray-gel formulation for controlled cleaning of stainless steel equipment, metal fixtures, and hard surfaces in cleanrooms and other critical environments. Designed to remove rust, oxidation, and residue buildup, StainlessClean clings to surfaces to help minimize dripping, streaking, and uncontrolled chemical application.
Unlike conventional thin liquid cleaners, the gel formulation remains concentrated in the application area, making it especially useful for vertical stainless steel panels, equipment exteriors, carts, doors, seams, and other difficult-to-clean surfaces. Micronova identifies the formulation as containing biodegradable surfactants, no phosphorus, and no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
StainlessClean is designed for use in ISO Class 5 through ISO Class 9 controlled environments, subject to facility qualification and cleaning procedures. It is supplied in 16 oz spray bottles, packaged six bottles per poly-lined case.
Controlled Stainless Steel Cleaning Advantage: StainlessClean combines a clinging gel formulation with targeted cleaning action to help remove oxidation, rust deposits, fingerprints, and accumulated residues from compatible stainless steel surfaces. Its controlled application characteristics make it particularly useful where conventional liquid cleaners may run into seams, drip down equipment panels, or require additional wiping to remove streaks.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Micronova Manufacturing, Inc.
- Manufacturer Part Number: SC1-P
- SOSCleanroom SKU: SC1-P
- Product Name: StainlessClean™ Stainless Steel Cleaner
- Product Type: Stainless steel and metal surface cleaner
- Formulation: No-drip spray gel
- Primary Application: Removal of rust, oxidation, and residue buildup from compatible stainless steel and metal hard surfaces
- Container Size: 16 oz spray bottle
- Packaging: 6 bottles per poly-lined case
- Total Case Quantity: 96 fl oz of cleaner
- Ordering Configuration: Case of 6 bottles
- NSF Classification: Category A7 - Metal Polishes, Non-Food-Contact
- Intended Environment: ISO Class 5 through ISO Class 9 cleanrooms and controlled environments, subject to facility approval
- Biodegradability: Formulated with biodegradable surfactants
- Phosphorus: Manufacturer identifies formulation as phosphorus-free
- VOCs: Manufacturer identifies formulation as containing no VOCs
- Application Characteristics: Clinging spray gel designed to reduce running and dripping
- Manufacturing Facility: Torrance, California, USA
- Manufacturing Standard: ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility
- Sterility: Non-sterile cleaning formulation
- Irradiation: Not irradiated
- Autoclavability: Not autoclavable
- Traceability: Lot numbers identified on bottles and cases
- Certificate of Analysis: Provided with each order and/or available upon request according to manufacturer documentation
- SDS Classification: Eye Irritation Category 2B
- Hazard Statement: H320 - Causes eye irritation
- Signal Word: Warning
- Disinfectant Status: Not a disinfectant or sporicidal product
- Product Specification: Micronova SC1-P Product Specification, Revision 001
- Standard Availability: 7-10 business days, subject to current availability
About the Manufacturer:
Micronova Manufacturing develops specialized cleaning solutions, tools, and contamination-control products for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, laboratories, semiconductor facilities, medical device production, and other controlled environments.
Its portfolio includes cleanroom detergents, stainless steel cleaners, mopping systems, wipes, brushes, and specialized cleaning accessories. These products are designed to support controlled cleaning procedures, equipment maintenance, and contamination-management programs.
SOSCleanroom has supported customers with Micronova products for more than 15 years, providing product selection assistance, manufacturer documentation, cleaning consumables, and procurement support for critical environments.
StainlessClean Features:
- Specialized cleaner for stainless steel and compatible metal surfaces
- No-drip gel formulation that clings to the application area
- Designed to remove rust, oxidation, and accumulated residues
- Controlled spray-gel application helps reduce running and dripping
- Suitable for targeted cleaning of seams, corners, and crevices
- Designed to help reduce streaking on compatible stainless steel finishes
- Gel application helps limit airborne mist associated with atomized liquid sprays
- Contains biodegradable surfactants
- Manufacturer-stated phosphorus-free formulation
- Manufacturer-stated no-VOC formulation
- NSF A7 classification for metal polishes in non-food-contact applications
- Designed for ISO Class 5 through ISO Class 9 controlled environments
- Manufactured at an ISO 9001 certified facility
- Lot identification on bottles and cases
- Certificate of Analysis availability
- 16 oz spray bottle configuration
- Six bottles per poly-lined case
StainlessClean Benefits:
- Controlled Application: Clinging spray-gel technology helps keep the cleaner in the intended application area.
- Reduced Dripping: Gel consistency helps limit liquid runoff on doors, panels, and vertical equipment surfaces.
- Targeted Residue Removal: Formulation is designed to address oxidation, rust spots, and accumulated surface contamination.
- Improved Cleaning Access: Gel can be applied to seams, crevices, and other areas where soils accumulate.
- Surface Appearance: Proper application and wiping technique help maintain a clean stainless steel finish with reduced visible streaking.
- Reduced Overspray: Gel delivery is designed to limit the widespread mist associated with conventional fine liquid sprays.
- Controlled-Environment Application: Developed for cleaning programs in cleanrooms and other critical environments.
- Flexible Surface Cleaning: Suitable for many stainless steel fixtures, panels, carts, equipment exteriors, and other compatible metal surfaces.
- Documented Product Identity: Lot numbers support material identification and traceability.
- Quality Documentation: Manufacturer specification and Certificate of Analysis availability support facility material approval procedures.
- Case Procurement: Six-bottle case packaging simplifies recurring cleaning-supply purchasing.
Common Applications:
- Cleaning stainless steel cleanroom equipment exteriors
- Removing fingerprints and routine surface residues
- Cleaning stainless steel carts, shelving, and storage equipment
- Cleaning pass-through doors and stainless steel panels
- Removing localized oxidation and light rust buildup
- Cleaning metal equipment housings and enclosures
- Maintenance of stainless steel workstations and benches
- Targeted cleaning of seams, corners, joints, and crevices
- Cleaning compatible laboratory equipment exteriors
- Cleaning stainless steel fixtures in controlled manufacturing areas
- Maintaining stainless steel doors, cabinets, and support equipment
- Cleaning vertical stainless steel surfaces where runoff control is important
- Surface preparation before a separate approved disinfection procedure
Best-Practice Use:
- Review the Surface: Confirm that the equipment or fixture is made from compatible stainless steel or another manufacturer-approved metal.
- Inspect Before Cleaning: Identify visible soil, fingerprints, oxidation, rust deposits, and areas of residue buildup.
- Remove Loose Debris: Use an appropriate cleanroom wiper to remove loose particles before applying the cleaner.
- Apply a Controlled Amount: Use a small quantity of gel to avoid unnecessary chemical buildup or runoff.
- Protect Sensitive Equipment: Avoid spraying into electrical connections, ventilation openings, instruments, and other sensitive components.
- Pre-Treat Localized Soil: Apply the cleaner to contaminated areas and allow the contact time established by the facility's cleaning procedure.
- Wipe with the Grain: On brushed stainless steel, wipe parallel to the visible grain rather than across it.
- Use Straight Strokes: Make controlled, overlapping passes to help remove soil and reduce streaking.
- Use a Suitable Wiper: Select a cleanroom-compatible, nonabrasive wiper appropriate for the surface finish and contamination requirements.
- Rotate Wiper Surfaces: Fold the wiper into clean sections and change contact surfaces as contamination accumulates.
- Remove Remaining Cleaner: Wipe away the gel and loosened soils completely according to the approved procedure.
- Perform a Final Rinse if Required: Use an approved rinse or secondary wipe when residue specifications or site procedures require it.
- Inspect the Finish: Check for remaining streaks, haze, cleaner residue, or visible contamination.
- Allow Appropriate Drying: Confirm that surfaces are dry before returning equipment to service.
- Follow with Disinfection When Required: Use a separately approved disinfectant and its specified wet contact time when microbial control is required.
Proper Stainless Steel Wiping Technique:
Stainless steel surfaces commonly have a visible directional grain, particularly on brushed finishes. Following the grain during cleaning helps maintain a consistent appearance and reduces the likelihood of visible streaks or uneven wiping patterns.
- Identify the Grain: Inspect the stainless steel surface to determine the direction of the brushed finish.
- Use Parallel Strokes: Wipe in the same direction as the grain, using smooth, controlled movements.
- Avoid Circular Scrubbing: Circular wiping can spread loosened residues and create visible swirl patterns on certain finishes.
- Minimize Pressure: Use sufficient pressure for cleaning without excessive abrasion.
- Work in Sections: Clean manageable areas to maintain control over cleaner application and removal.
- Use Clean Wiper Faces: Rotate or replace wipers to avoid transferring collected contamination back to the stainless steel.
- Address Seams Carefully: Use a controlled amount of gel around welds, hinges, corners, and fasteners to avoid trapped chemical residue.
- Remove Cleaner Completely: Follow approved wipe-down and rinse procedures to prevent haze or residue buildup.
- Inspect After Cleaning: Verify that the final surface appearance meets the facility's cleanliness requirements.
Stainless Steel Cleaning Tip: For brushed stainless steel, apply a controlled amount of StainlessClean and wipe in the direction of the metal grain using a clean, nonabrasive wiper. Follow with a clean wiper or approved rinse as required by the facility's procedure. Avoid excessive product application, circular scrubbing, and repeated wiping with a contaminated surface.
Cleaning vs. Disinfection:
StainlessClean is formulated for cleaning stainless steel and compatible metal surfaces. Its purpose is to remove visible soils, oxidation, rust deposits, and accumulated residues. It is not a disinfectant, sanitizer, or sporicide and should not be used as a substitute for an approved microbial-control product.
- Cleaning: Removes soil, residue buildup, and other unwanted materials from surfaces.
- Disinfection: Uses a product with appropriate microbial efficacy claims to reduce or inactivate designated microorganisms under specified application conditions.
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning may be necessary before disinfection when visible soils or accumulated residues interfere with the approved disinfectant procedure.
- Contact Time: Disinfectants must remain on the treated surface for the labeled wet contact time applicable to the target organisms.
- Product Compatibility: Confirm that cleaner residues do not interfere with subsequent disinfectant performance or surface compatibility.
- Validated Programs: Follow facility cleaning and disinfection procedures for sterile compounding areas, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and other controlled environments.
- NSF A7 Classification: The metal-polish classification for non-food-contact applications does not establish disinfectant or antimicrobial efficacy.
Application Guidance: StainlessClean is a stainless steel cleaner, not a disinfectant. Use it for approved cleaning and residue-removal procedures. Where microbial control is required, follow cleaning with an appropriately registered or authorized disinfectant selected for the surface, microorganisms, and facility requirements. Observe the disinfectant manufacturer's application instructions and contact time.
NSF A7 Classification and Surface Selection:
Micronova identifies StainlessClean as an NSF Category A7 metal polish for non-food-contact applications. This classification supports selection for appropriate metal surfaces but does not authorize unrestricted use on food-contact or product-contact equipment surfaces.
- NSF Category: A7 - Metal polishes, non-food-contact
- Primary Surfaces: Stainless steel and compatible metal hard surfaces
- Typical Uses: Equipment exteriors, stainless panels, carts, doors, fixtures, and other approved non-food-contact surfaces
- Food-Contact Surfaces: Do not treat the A7 classification as authorization for direct food-contact cleaning.
- Pharmaceutical Product-Contact Surfaces: Require separate material compatibility and cleaning-process qualification before use.
- Cleanroom Compatibility: Confirm suitability for the facility's environmental classification and contamination-control procedures.
- Surface Finish: Confirm compatibility with polished, brushed, passivated, or specially coated stainless steel before routine use.
- Residue Requirements: Evaluate whether a final rinse or secondary wiping step is necessary to meet the required surface cleanliness.
Chemical Handling and Safety:
Micronova's StainlessClean Gel Safety Data Sheet classifies the product as Eye Irritation Category 2B under the referenced U.S. hazard communication framework. Standard chemical-handling practices, appropriate eye protection, and compliance with the facility's environmental health and safety procedures are important during application and cleanup.
- SDS Hazard Classification: Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2B
- Hazard Statement: H320 - Causes eye irritation
- Signal Word: Warning
- Eye Protection: Use appropriate protective eyewear according to the SDS and facility hazard assessment.
- Hand Protection: Select suitable chemical-resistant gloves based on the actual exposure conditions.
- Skin Contact: Avoid unnecessary prolonged contact and wash hands after handling.
- Eye Exposure: If cleaner enters the eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, then continue rinsing.
- Persistent Eye Irritation: Seek medical attention if eye irritation continues.
- Application Control: Avoid unnecessary overspray and contact with unrelated equipment or materials.
- Spill Response: Follow the current SDS and facility spill-cleanup procedure.
- Chemical Compatibility: Do not mix with other cleaners, disinfectants, or process chemicals unless the procedure is specifically approved.
- Storage: Keep containers closed and protected from incompatible materials and uncontrolled temperatures.
- Disposal: Follow the applicable SDS, local requirements, and facility waste-management procedures.
Safe Handling: Always review the current StainlessClean Gel Safety Data Sheet before use. The formulation is classified for eye irritation and should be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment, controlled application practices, and approved chemical storage procedures.
Selection Notes (StainlessClean vs. General Cleanroom Cleaners)
Selecting the correct cleaning solution depends on the surface material, contamination type, allowable chemical residues, environmental requirements, and cleaning objectives. StainlessClean is intended specifically for stainless steel and compatible metal surface cleaning.
- StainlessClean Gel: Choose when localized stainless steel cleaning, oxidation removal, and drip control are important.
- General-Purpose Cleanroom Detergents: Consider for broader surface cleaning where stainless-specific gel properties are not required.
- Glass and Laboratory Cleaners: Select products formulated for compatible glass, laboratory equipment, and other approved surfaces.
- Isopropyl Alcohol Solutions: May be appropriate for compatible solvent cleaning and residue removal but do not necessarily offer the same stainless-specific gel performance.
- Sterile Cleaning Solutions: Select properly qualified sterile products where the facility requires sterile presentation.
- Disinfectants: Use separately approved products when the cleaning program requires antimicrobial efficacy.
- Low-Residue Processes: Evaluate whether the selected cleaner and subsequent wiping or rinsing steps satisfy residue acceptance criteria.
- Brushed Stainless Steel: Use appropriate grain-direction wiping techniques.
- Polished Stainless Steel: Use suitable nonabrasive wipers and verify compatibility with the finish.
- Product-Contact Surfaces: Confirm cleaning agent suitability and any required residue-removal validation before use.
Product Selection Guidance: Choose StainlessClean SC1-P for approved stainless steel surface cleaning where a clinging gel and targeted residue removal are beneficial. For broader detergent cleaning, specialized low-residue requirements, sterile applications, or microbial disinfection, select a product specifically qualified for the intended procedure.
Cleaning Wiper Compatibility:
The wiper used with StainlessClean should be selected according to the stainless steel finish, residue sensitivity, and facility cleaning requirements. Soft, nonabrasive cleanroom wipers are generally preferred for polished and brushed stainless steel.
- Polyester Cleanroom Wipers: Suitable for many contamination-sensitive cleaning applications where low particle and fiber contribution is important.
- Polyester/Cellulose Wipers: May be appropriate for general equipment maintenance and absorbent cleaning where the material meets the cleanliness requirements.
- Nonwoven Wipers: May provide suitable absorbency for removing cleaner and loosened residues, depending on the material construction.
- Nonabrasive Contact: Avoid abrasive pads or rough cleaning materials that could damage stainless steel finishes.
- Controlled Wiping: Fold wipers into clean sections, use appropriate overlap, and replace loaded wipers frequently.
- Residue Management: Use an approved final wipe or rinse if required to remove remaining cleaning formulation.
Packaging and Storage Recommendations:
- Bottle Size: 16 oz
- Case Quantity: 6 bottles
- Total Case Volume: 96 fl oz
- Case Packaging: Poly-lined case
- Traceability: Lot identification on each bottle and case
- Quality Documentation: Manufacturer Certificate of Analysis available according to product documentation
- Container Storage: Keep bottles securely closed when not in use
- Temperature: Follow the manufacturer's current SDS for storage conditions
- Contamination Prevention: Protect spray nozzles and dispensing surfaces from contamination
- Chemical Segregation: Store away from incompatible materials and follow facility chemical-storage procedures
- Handling: Avoid unnecessary exposure to eyes and skin
- Autoclaving: Do not autoclave
- Use Instructions: Follow the product instructions and the facility's approved cleaning procedure
- Disposal: Follow the SDS and applicable waste requirements
Manufacturer Technical Documents:
Micronova Stainless Steel Cleaner Manufacturer Product Information: Click Here
Micronova Stainless Steel Cleaner Technical Data Sheet (PDF): Click Here
Micronova SC1-P Product Specification - Revision 001 (PDF): Click Here
Micronova StainlessClean Gel Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Click Here
SOSCleanroom Stainless Steel Cleaner Product Information: Click Here
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Notes: Need assistance selecting StainlessClean for stainless steel equipment, choosing compatible cleanroom wipers, or developing a controlled cleaning procedure? Open the SOSCleanroom Technical Vault tab above for additional information about stainless steel cleaning techniques, chemical compatibility, residue management, and cleaning versus disinfection.
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Product description updated: October 19, 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)
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