Knock Out Heavy Duty Cleaner and Degreaser

Vehicle Wash Chemical | Knock Out™ 1020 Series

Heavy-Duty Cleaner & Degreaser for Transportation. Knock Out™ 1020 is a superb heavy-duty liquid cleaner formulated for the transportation industry, with proven success across many other industrial sectors. Its precision-engineered blend of synthetic detergents, solvents, sequestrants, and corrosion inhibitors works together to tackle a wide variety of soils — safely, economically, and effectively. Uniquely formulated to perform whether applied by hand, high-pressure washer, or steam cleaner, Knock Out 1020 is also non-toxic, biodegradable, and USDA-compliant.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty liquid formula engineered for the transportation industry
• Powerful penetrating agents quickly loosen soil, grease, and grime
• Synergistic blend of synthetic detergents, solvents, sequestrants, and corrosion inhibitors
• Built-in corrosion inhibitors protect metal surfaces during cleaning
• Effective across multiple application methods — hand application, high-pressure wash, or steam cleaning
• Non-toxic and biodegradable formulation
• Meets USDA requirements for food-adjacent service environments
• Safe on a wide range of surfaces — painted aluminum, plastic, glass, rubber, steel, and more
• Versatile dilution range — adjust strength to match the cleaning challenge
• pH 11.0 – 12.0 at 1% dilution for serious alkaline cleaning power

Applications

• Painted aluminum, plastic, and glass surfaces
• Concrete, brick, and asphalt
• Plastic, rubber, steel, and treated outdoor wood
• Transportation industry vehicle and fleet cleaning
• Heavy equipment and trailer washing
• High-pressure wash and steam cleaning operations
• General industrial degreasing

Why Choose Knock Out™ 1020

• Transportation Industry Focus: Specifically formulated for the toughest soils encountered in fleet and transportation cleaning
• Multi-Method Compatibility: One product works for hand cleaning, high-pressure washing, and steam cleaning — simplifying inventory and training
• Built-In Metal Protection: Corrosion inhibitors guard equipment surfaces while you clean, extending asset life
• Multi-Surface Safe: Performs across painted finishes, glass, plastics, rubber, and treated wood without damage
• USDA Compliant: Meets USDA requirements, suitable for food-adjacent service environments
• Environmentally Conscious: Non-toxic and biodegradable formulation supports responsible operations and easier wastewater compliance
• Economical Performance: Concentrated formula with adjustable dilution lets you match strength to the job
• Proven Performance: Developed and field-tested by KO Chemists for consistent, repeatable results

Specifications

• Physical Form: Liquid
• Color: Red
• Fragrance: None
• pH (1% dilution): 11.0 – 12.0
• DOT Classification: Corrosive
• Suggested Dilution: Varies — see product label
• Active Components: Synthetic detergents, solvents, sequestrants, corrosion inhibitors

Quality & Compliance

• Manufactured by KO Manufacturing, Inc. — Springfield, MO
• Developed through ongoing R&D and field testing in KO's in-house laboratory
• Meets USDA requirements for use in food-adjacent service environments
• Non-toxic and biodegradable formulation supports environmental and wastewater compliance
• DOT Classification: Corrosive — proper handling, PPE, and shipping classification required
• Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, first aid, and disposal information

Safety Data Sheet

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