Energized Electrical Equipment Cleaner

A high-quality electrical contact cleaner should be non-conductive, non-flammable, and rapidly evaporating with no residue. The ZL98 High Purity Plastic Safe Contact Cleaner is an excellent choice — it's rated to 18,000 volts, safe on plastics including PTFE, PVC, and ABS, and effectively cleans relays, switches, potentiometers, and circuit boards without harming sensitive components.

Yes. Both the ZL98 and Z99 are specifically formulated for use on energized electrical equipment. The ZL98 is rated to 18,000 volts and the Z99 to 36,000 volts (ASTM D-877). Their non-conductive, non-flammable formulas make them safe to apply to live circuits, motors, and assemblies without shutting down equipment, minimizing downtime during maintenance operations.

Yes. The ZL98 is specifically tested and approved as plastic-safe on a wide range of materials including Neoprene, Silicone, Buna, Butyl and Natural Rubber, PTFE, PVC, ABS, Polyurethane, Polystyrene, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Epoxy. The Z99 is similarly safe for use on electrical assemblies and industrial components containing polymer materials.

Dielectric strength measures a cleaner's ability to resist electrical current. The ZL98 Contact Cleaner is rated at 18,000 volts, suitable for most electronic servicing applications. The Z99 Safety Solvent Degreaser is rated at 36,000 volts per ASTM D-877 testing standards, making it appropriate for heavy-duty industrial and high-voltage electrical equipment cleaning applications.

No. Both the ZL98 and Z99 are formulated to be self-evaporating and leave zero residue after application. This rapid evaporation ensures cleaned components are immediately ready for return to service without the need for wiping, rinsing, or additional drying time — a critical advantage in production environments where equipment downtime must be minimized.

Yes. The Z99 Safety Solvent Degreaser is available in both aerosol format (12 x 20 oz cans per case) and bulk formats including 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums, ideal for high-volume industrial applications. Volume pricing and significant discounts are available. Contact Zircon Industries at 800-547-4328 for bulk pricing details. The ZL98 is available in cases of 12 x 16 oz aerosol cans.