M-87936T1-5 Aircraft Exterior Cleaner
M-87936T1 is an alkaline, water-dilutable concentrate for aircraft exterior cleaning. The supplied draft TDS uses MIL-C-87936A Type I, dated October 18, 1985, as its technical reference. Specification requirements listed below are acceptance limits, not measured product results.
Product identification & packaging
| Part number |
M-87936T1-5 |
| Packaging |
5 US gallons (18.9 L) |
| Product format |
Concentrate |
| Manufacturer |
MERYT LLC |
| Country of origin |
USA |
| CAGE |
05P16 |
Specification reference
MIL-C-87936A Type I — technical reference
The supplied reference is MIL-C-87936A Type I, Cleaning Compounds, Aircraft Exterior Surfaces, Water Dilutable. A current MIL-PRF-87936 revision and product qualification or conformance records were not supplied. Material-compatibility and product-compliance test results remain to be confirmed.
Technical profile
| Product type |
Alkaline water-base concentrate |
| pH — 10% solution |
Specification requirement: 10.5–11.5 |
| pH — concentrate |
Specification maximum: 12.5 |
| Insoluble matter |
Specification maximum: 0.05% by weight |
| Organic solvent content |
Type I specification maximum: 1% |
| Measured product properties |
Product-specific test data pending confirmation |
Applications
- Aircraft exterior surface cleaning
- Removal of soils from aircraft surfaces
- Cleaning under approved aircraft maintenance procedures
Features & benefits
- Concentrated format; dilution required
- Water-based alkaline cleaner
- Biodegradable formulation — manufacturer-provided description
- EPA Safer Choice ingredients — manufacturer-provided description
Directions for use
Use the manufacturer-approved dilution for the soil level and applicable aircraft maintenance procedure. Confirm product-specific dilution and water requirements before mixing. The specification does not establish a universal product dilution ratio. Follow the approved procedure for application, contact time, agitation and rinsing.
Safety & handling
Read the current product SDS before use for PPE, handling, storage, transport classification, first aid and disposal requirements. The supplied specification advises Naval activities against use where cleaner could contact polyimide-insulated airframe wiring. Follow applicable aircraft maintenance requirements.
Follow the current TDS, SDS and applicable aircraft, component and equipment maintenance procedures.