Concentrated Aircraft Cleaning & Decontamination Detergent

SSDX-12® is a concentrated, water-dilutable detergent certified for use on U.S. military aircraft and used as a heavy-duty Type IV cleaner under MIL-PRF-87937. It’s designed to deliver strong cleaning performance even at high dilutions – helping reduce the cost per use and the logistics burden of shipping and storing low-strength detergents.

Beyond aircraft exteriors, SSDX-12® is also used for facility cleaning in maintenance environments (bays, hangars, hallways and floors). The manufacturer states it is non-hazardous, pH neutral, biodegradable, non-reactive and non-corrosive, with no special applicators required.

Why Teams Choose SSDX-12®

• Certified aircraft cleaning performance – approved under MIL-PRF-87937 Type IV (heavy duty, water dilutable).
• High dilution value – effective cleaning at high dilutions can reduce cost per use.
• Maintenance-facility ready – suited to bays, hangars, hallways and floors in heavy maintenance installations.
• Environmental handling support – manufacturer notes compatibility with industrial wastewater treatment facilities (always confirm site and local requirements).

Typical Applications

• Aircraft exterior and general cleaning (pressure-spray / water-miscible cleaning methods)
• Hangar and maintenance-bay cleaning (floors, walkways, work areas)
• General facility wash-down in aviation environments
• Decontamination cleaning where procedures call for a detergent solution (refer to your SOPs and SDS)

Application Methods

SSDX-12® can be applied by spraying, brushing or foaming.

Specifications & Approvals

• MIL-PRF-87937 Performance Specification Cleaning Compound, Aerospace Equipment, Type IV Heavy Duty, Water Dilutable Cleaning Compound
• AMS 1626C Cleaner for Aircraft Exterior Surfaces, Water-Miscible, Pressure-Spraying Type
• British Aerospace AIRBUS AIM09-00-002 External and General Cleaners
• Boeing D6-17487 (Revision T) Exterior and General Cleaners and related compounds
• Douglas Aircraft Company Customer Service Document CSD No.1 Type 1 (general exterior cleaning procedures)

Physical Properties

• pH (undiluted): 7.8
• pH (10% solution): 7.0
• Insoluble matter: <0.01%
• Biodegradable: 95% in 28 days
• Nonvolatile matter: 25.2%
• Flash point: not observed up to water boiling point (approx. 100°C)
• VOC: 0 (per EPA Method 24)
• Other notes: non-reactive, non-corrosive, no special applicators required

Packaging Options

• SS_DCON-CT12-03OZ: carton of twelve (12) x 3 oz bottles (approx. 89 mL each)
• SS_DCON-CT01-05GL: 5 gallon bucket (approx. 18.9 L)
• SS_DCON-CT01-55GL: 55 gallon drum (approx. 208 L)
• SS-DCON-CT01-275GL: 275 gallon tote (approx. 1,041 L)

Important Notes for Aviation Use

• Always follow the aircraft OEM cleaning manual and maintenance procedures for the surface you are cleaning.
• Confirm suitability for coatings, composites, sealants and sensitive components before full-scale use.
• Wastewater handling differs by site – confirm trade-waste requirements and any capture/containment procedures for your facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right dilution?

Use the manufacturer’s guidance based on the task: 30:1 for routine aircraft cleaning, 65:1 for facilities cleaning, and 4:1 to 15:1 for chemical/biological decontamination cleaning where your SOPs specify a detergent solution.

How is it applied?

SSDX-12® can be applied by spraying, brushing or foaming, depending on your equipment and cleaning method.

Talk to J3Seven

If you’re standardising aircraft cleaning chemicals or building a decontamination capability, J3Seven can help you select the right pack size (bottles, buckets, drums or tote), align dilution guidance to your SOPs, and support your team with product and safety documentation.