Storm Presoak

Heavy-Duty Corrosive Vehicle Wash Presoak | Storm™ 9148

Heavy-Duty Alkaline Vehicle Wash Presoak. Storm™ 9148 is a powerful liquid presoak formulated for car, truck, and bus washing. A concentrated blend of builders, chelators, and surfactants penetrates and lifts tough road film, grime, and heavy soils fast. Built for demanding high-volume wash operations, it rinses freely and stays stable in hard water.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty alkaline presoak for cars, trucks, buses, and fleet vehicles
• Penetrates and removes tough road film, grime, and heavy soils
• Excellent penetrating power on baked-on soils
• Fast-rinsing — clears freely without residue
• Stable in hard water
• Biodegradable surfactant base
• Concentrated — dilutes 48:1 up to 90:1

Applications

• Automatic and self-serve car washes
• Tunnel car washes
• Truck, fleet, and equipment washing
• Bus and heavy-equipment washing
• Road-film and heavy-soil removal as a pre-wash step

Why Choose Storm™ 9148

• Heavy Soil Removal: Aggressive alkaline chemistry cuts through baked-on road film and grime that lighter presoaks leave behind.
• Deep Penetration: Builders and chelators drive the cleaner into soils fast for a more effective pre-wash pass.
• Hard-Water Stable: Chelating agents keep it performing in hard water without losing strength.
• Fast Rinsing: Rinses clean and free, speeding the wash cycle and reducing spotting.
• Biodegradable Base: Readily biodegradable surfactants for reduced environmental impact.

Specifications

• Physical Form: Liquid
• Color: Brown
• Fragrance: None
• pH (1% dilution): 11.0–12.0
• DOT Classification: Corrosive (DOT Class 8)
• Suggested Dilution: 48:1 up to 90:1

Quality & Compliance

• Manufactured by KO Manufacturing, Inc., Springfield, MO.
• Biodegradable, fast-rinsing, hard-water-stable formulation.
• Formulated and field-tested through KO's R&D and quality program.
• Classified as Corrosive (DOT Class 8) — Signal Word: DANGER. This is a corrosive alkaline concentrate that causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, chemical safety goggles with a full face shield, and an impervious apron and boots. Avoid breathing spray or mist, store locked up in corrosion-resistant containers, and review the SDS in full before handling.

Safety Data Sheet

Titration Chart