Chemitek CEMENT REMOVAL AGENT

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Cement Removal Agent (CRA) is a concentrated biodegradable agent for cleaning cement dust, stone dust, hard water stains, rust and other alkaline contaminants that become encrusted on the glass surface of solar modules.


Use CRA to clean cement dust, stone dust, gypsum dust and other alkaline contaminants. It is an innovative, biodegradable product, fully tested on how it will not damage coatings, silicone, or the aluminum frame. The product reacts chemically with the contaminants and emulsifies the particles so they can be rinsed off easily.


This product is a remediation agent and should be used as such. To avoid a recurring problem, you should act preventively and protect your modules with one of ChemiTek's antistatic coatings. This will prevent dust particles from adhering directly to the glass, making them easy to remove during normal cleaning operations.

INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS

  • Hydrophobic coating & protection of photovoltaic solar panels, solar thermal panels, photovoltaic solar tiles, etc.
  • Installers of Photovoltaic plants
  • Solar Panel cleaning companies 
  • Solar parks with own maintenance teams

AVAILABLE FORMATS

  • 1.3 Gal / 5L Drum
  • 5 Gal / 20L Drum
  • 250 Gal / 1000L Drum

AVAILABLE CONCENTRATIONS

  • CRA - Dilution Ratio of 1:0 to 1:2
  • Depends on cementation severity

FAQ'S

  • Do solar photovoltaic panels need to be cleaned?

    The surface of photovoltaic solar panels must be clean to ensure full operation and maximum efficiency. Any kind of dirt that may be on the surface of the solar module, be it dust, pollen, tree sap, bird droppings, sand, salt crystals, etc., will reduce the light transmission, i.e., reduce the amount of sunlight reaching the solar module cells, and thus the panel will produce less power.

  • How do I know that my solar panels are clean?

    To the naked eye, the panels may appear clean, however, there will be dirt accumulated, even if it is just the air pollution itself. A simple test to see if your panel needs cleaning is to wipe the surface of the panel with a white cloth or cotton pad before the actual cleaning.

  • If the solar panel is dirty, is it less efficient at producing energy?

    According to recent studies, when a solar panel is very dirty it can lose up to 50% of its efficiency compared to a clean solar panel. However, an energy loss of 10 to 15% can be observed in panels with some dirt.




  • Can climate alone keep solar panels clean?

    In fact, rain or wind alone does not wash the solar panels. The wind carries dust particles, and the rain, specially in small quantities, will catch any dust in the air and, when it dries, will leave dirt spots, thus making the solar system less efficient.


    A simple way to illustrate why the weather alone does not wash out the solar panels is to look at the windshield of your car. If you leave your windshield dirty for a long time, you will lose visibility due to accumulated dirt, but thanks to the cleaner that you apply and the windshield wiper, you can wash the glass and regain visibility in no time!


    In this way, the solar panels are like the windshields of your car, except that they do not have readily available liquid for washing the solar panels associated with the windshield wiper.

  • What products can I use to safely clean my solar panels?

    For the warranty on your solar panel to remain valid, you should use solar panel cleaners that meet the manufacturers' requirements, such ChemiTek’s products.


    However, as a rule of thumb, use products with a neutral pH, that are tested by international laboratories and approved by the solar panel manufacturers themselves. This will rule out any negative effect of their use on washing solar panels.

  • What is the dilution ratio of the removal agent CRA?

    Adjust the dilution of the product according to the harshness of the problem. Do a test in a small area to check which dilution is best for your case. It is preferable to leave the product on the module longer than to use a lower dilution. Start with a dilution of 1 to 2 (1kg of CRA in 2 litres of water) and check the behaviour. If it is not strong enough to start removing the cement with ease, then reduce the dilution to 1 kg of CRA in 1 litre of water or even 1kg of CRA in 0,5 litres of water. In very extreme cases, the product can be used without dilution as a last resort measure. ChemiTek advises against it.

  • What kind of dirt can be cleaned with the CRA cleaning solution?

    CRA is a removal agent for cement dust, stone dust, hard water stains,rust, and other alkali contaminants that are cured on the surface of the glass of solar modules.

  • The use of CRA on my panels will damage the ARC or other parts of my panels?

    Cement Removal Agent is a biodegradable product designed to be as delicate as possible with the components of the solar module (ARC, silicone, and aluminium frame). The product reacts chemically only with the contaminants and emulsions the particles so that they can be rinsed off easily.


    In case of doubt, contact us.

  • Is there any way to keep the panels from getting dirty so easily?

    CRA is a remediation product, and it should be used as such. To avoid the reappearance of the problem, you should act preventively and protect the modules with an antistatic coating such as the Antistatic Solar Armor from ChemiTek.