CRC Heavy Duty Parts Cleaner 400g

CRC Heavy Duty Parts Cleaner is a non-chlorinated cleaner for brake components and industrial machinery, supplied in a 400g aerosol. CRC says it evaporates fast, leaves no residue and removes the need for rinsing and wiping.

CRC's current technical data sheet lists automotive repair shops, heavy equipment maintenance, farm machinery, industrial machinery, engines, power tools, air conditioning equipment and brake products. It is an extremely flammable aerosol and equipment must be de-energised before cleaning.

Where this product is used

• Brake products and brake components
• Industrial machinery and heavy equipment maintenance
• Farm machinery and equipment
• Diesel and petrol engines
• Power tools and air conditioning equipment
• Automotive repair shops

Features

• Non-chlorinated: contains no methylene chloride, methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride or silicones, per CRC
• Fast evaporation, which CRC says minimises downtime on clean-in-place cleaning
• Leaves no residue, so no rinsing or wiping is needed, per CRC
• Non-staining and non-corrosive, per CRC
• Controlled spray action
• Low surface tension for penetration

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

For a non-chlorinated brake cleaner see CRC Brakleen Non Chlorinated Brake & Parts Cleaner 400g. For nail guns and air tools see CRC Nail Gun Cleaner and Degreaser 400g.

Using it

De-energise equipment before cleaning. For light cleaning, spray and wipe away. For heavier build-up, saturate the area, allow 15 to 30 seconds to penetrate, reapply as needed, then wipe clean.

Protect rubber components and painted surfaces from overspray. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources, and do not smoke near it.

Storage and handling

Do not puncture, incinerate or store above 50 °C.

Limits and safety

SDS classification: Danger. Extremely flammable aerosol (H222), pressurised container that may burst if heated (H229), causes skin irritation (H315), causes serious eye irritation (H319), may cause respiratory irritation (H335), may cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336), repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking (AUH066). Flash point below 10 °C; UN 1950, Class 2.1; classified as Schedule 5 (S5) under the SUSMP poisons standard. Read the safety data sheet before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is CRC Heavy Duty Parts Cleaner flammable?

Yes. CRC's technical data sheet (06/2026) lists it as extremely flammable with a flash point below 10 °C, and the SDS (revision 2.6) classes it as an extremely flammable aerosol (H222), UN 1950, Class 2.1.

Is CRC Heavy Duty Parts Cleaner chlorinated?

No. CRC describes it as non-chlorinated and states it does not contain methylene chloride, methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride or silicones.

How do I use CRC Heavy Duty Parts Cleaner?

De-energise the equipment. For light cleaning, spray and wipe away. For heavier build-up, saturate the area, allow 15 to 30 seconds to penetrate, reapply as needed and wipe clean. Protect rubber components and painted surfaces from overspray.

What is CRC Heavy Duty Parts Cleaner used on?

CRC lists automotive repair shops, heavy equipment maintenance, farm machinery and equipment, industrial machinery, diesel and petrol engines, power tools, air conditioning equipment and brake products.

What is in CRC Heavy Duty Parts Cleaner?

The SDS lists acetone, light hydrotreated petroleum distillates, liquefied petroleum gases and xylene, each at 10 to 30%.

Related products

See also: CRC Brakleen Non Chlorinated Brake & Parts Cleaner 400g, CRC Nail Gun Cleaner and Degreaser 400g, CRC Aeroclean Degreaser 400g, CRC Brake & Parts Cleaner, CRC Hot Shot Degreaser 500g.