Glossary

In surface technology, passivation refers to the spontaneous appearance or deliberate creation of a non-metallic protective layer on a metallic material, which prevents or significantly slows down corrosion of the base material.

pH is an abbreviation for potentia Hydrogenii, potential of the oxonium ion concentration in an aqueous solution

• pH < 7 corresponds to an acidic solution – e.g. sanitary cleaner 
• pH = 7 corresponds to a neutral solution – e.g. neutral/all-purpose cleaner
• pH > 7 corresponds to an alkaline solution (basic effect) – e.g. floor cleaner

Please note:

An acidic solution with a pH value of 1 is more acidic than e.g. one with a pH value of 4.

An alkaline solution with a pH value of 14 is more alkaline than e.g. one with a pH value of 10.

The pH description is a common logarithmic representation. A pH value difference of one signifies a 10-fold difference in OH – or H+ – ion content: pH 8 is therefore 10 times more alkaline than pH 7, and pH 9 is 100 times more alkaline than pH 7; a liquid (e.g. Cola) with a pH value of 3 is 10,000 times more acidic than a neutral liquid with pH 7.

Pad with special thread composition (fineness or natural hair) for polishing.

Coating for open-pored and absorbent floor coverings (linoleum, concrete and cement). Soaks into the pores, thereby deepening colouring, and protects against dirt deposits.

See Intensive cleaner.

P Statements (Precautionary Statements) give safety advice for the use of chemical substances or preparations.

Examples:

• P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
• P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

See Priming dispersion.

For the preparation of surfaces, pore filler, primer.

When it comes to cleaning and care products, 'problem-solvers' are tools that facilitate an otherwise impossible outcome, or make that outcome significantly easier to achieve. Problem-solvers enable effective, efficient work.