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Sierra Lite Brake Cleaner (Solvent B1) - Solvents and Thinners - Sierra - Image 1
Description

Sierra Lite Brake Cleaner (Solvent B1) is a fast drying, shellite type parts and brake cleaner for workshops, in 20 L drums and 200 L drums.

What it does

Sierra Lite, also sold as Solvent B1, is Sierra's equivalent to shellite: a light aliphatic naphtha with hexane that flashes off in moments. Sierra calls it quick drying and residue free, and rates it for brake cleaning. The SDS lists parts cleaning as its use. Because it is bought by the drum, workshops can decant it into refillable sprayers and trays.

Where to use it

Truck, car, bus and plant workshops: brake calipers, rotors, drums and pads, clutch parts, bearings, and metal components that must be dry and clean before reassembly. Part of our solvents and thinners range.

How to use

  1. Let brakes and hot parts cool completely.
  2. Decant into a solvent rated pump sprayer or parts tray.
  3. Spray or wipe the part, working from the top down over a drip tray.
  4. Allow it to evaporate fully before reassembly or painting.

Safe on / avoid

Suits metal brake, clutch and engine parts. The hexane content can swell rubber and attack some plastics and paint, so mask seals and painted surfaces and test first. Its flash point is minus 30°C: keep it away from heaters, pilot lights, grinders and welders, and never spray onto hot parts. Read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Specifications

PropertyValue
AppearanceColourless Liquid
OdourParaffinic sweet
Flash point-30°C (Abel)
Boiling point50 to 135°C
Specific gravity0.67 to 0.755 g/ml at 15°C (density)
Solubility in waterNot miscible with water
Dangerous goodsClass 3, UN 1268, PG II
Poisons scheduleSchedule 5

Pack sizes and delivery

Choose the 20L Drum or the 200L Drum to match your usage. Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout. Dangerous goods freight applies.

Questions
▸Does Sierra Lite replace shellite?

Sierra lists Solvent B1 as a shellite equivalent. Recochem Shellite R55 is Recochem's version.

▸Can I use Sierra Lite as brake cleaner?

Yes. Sierra rates it for brake cleaning as well as general parts work.

▸Does it leave a residue?

Sierra describes it as fast drying with no residue.

▸Is it suitable for hot brakes?

No. With a flash point of minus 30°C, let parts cool fully before cleaning.

Safety Information

DANGER Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225). Swallowing it can kill if the liquid gets into the lungs (H304). Causes skin irritation (H315). May cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336). May damage organs with prolonged or repeated exposure (H373). Suspected of damaging the unborn child (H361). Toxic to aquatic life, with lasting effects (H411).

  • PPE: Safety goggles and gloves that stand up to solvents (nitrile when handling is prolonged, PVC or neoprene against splashes). Where vapour could pass the exposure standard, an organic vapour respirator to AS1716.
  • Handling and storage: Highly flammable. Work with good ventilation and keep it away from heat, sparks, flames and direct sun. Earth and bond drums and gear during transfer, since static can light the vapour. Keep it apart from strong oxidants, aerosols and corrosives.
  • First aid: Swallowed: do not make the person vomit, get medical help. Eyes: hold the lids apart and rinse with running water for 15 minutes or more. Skin: take off soaked clothing, wash with water and then soap. Inhaled: get them into clean air and let them rest. Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26.
  • Spills: Remove ignition sources, keep it out of drains and waterways with sand or earth, then absorb it or pump it into labelled, sealable containers.
  • Dangerous goods: UN 1268, PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S. (solvent naphtha), Class 3, Packing Group II, Hazchem 3YE.
  • Poisons schedule: Schedule 5. Store out of children's reach.
  • SDS: Safety Data Sheet dated 6 Sep 2024 attached to this page.
DG Class 3DG Class 3

Dangerous goods · Class 3 · UN1268 · Packing group II

Sierra Lite Brake Cleaner (Solvent B1)

Pricing by Packaging Size

20L Drum
AUD 105.60ex GST
AUD 116.16 inc GST
200L Drum
AUD 726.00ex GST
AUD 798.60 inc GST
Product Details
ManufacturerSierra
Brand pageSierra
UN NumberUN1268
Packing GroupII
ClassificationDG Class 3
CategorySolvents and Thinners
Pack sizes2 options
Dispatched fromAll
Stock Status
In Stock - 1000 units
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Packaging Size

Unit priceAUD 105.60
Subtotal (1 ×)AUD 105.60

Quantity

Delivery Information

Estimated dispatch: 4 business days after you order.

Freight is quoted to your postcode at checkout before you pay, with an estimated delivery date where the carrier gives one.

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