{"product_id":"biocut™-10x-heavy-duty-bioactive-petrochemical-degrease-16oz-sample","title":"BioCut™ 10X — Heavy-Duty Bioactive Petrochemical Degrease (16oz Sample)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBioCut 10X is a high-concentration biological petrochemical degreaser engineered for aerospace, aviation, defense, and industrial facilities. Lipase-producing Bacillus strains selected for hydrocarbon digestion break down jet fuel, hydraulic fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, diesel residue, and petroleum-based soils at the molecular level — without the regulatory and worker safety burdens of conventional solvent-based degreasers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere conventional petrochemical degreasers rely on harsh solvents that create EPA stormwater compliance headaches, OSHA HAZCOM documentation requirements, and PPE escalation costs, BioCut 10X delivers comparable degreasing performance through biological digestion — biodegradable, low-hazard, and safe for facility staff to handle without respirator-grade protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT IT REPLACES\u003cbr\u003eCitrus solvent degreasers (d-limonene products), mineral spirit cleaners, parts cleaner solvents, sodium hydroxide industrial cleaners, butyl-based aircraft cleaners, glycol ether degreasers, and traditional petroleum-based parts washing fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSE CASES\u003cbr\u003eHeavy-duty petrochemical contamination management across aerospace, aviation, defense, and industrial environments. Suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Aircraft maintenance (commercial and military)\u003cbr\u003e— Jet engine and turbine exterior degreasing\u003cbr\u003e— Aircraft hangar floor cleaning\u003cbr\u003e— Ground support equipment (GSE) cleaning\u003cbr\u003e— Aerospace component manufacturing facilities\u003cbr\u003e— Spacecraft ground operations support\u003cbr\u003e— Launch facility cleaning\u003cbr\u003e— Military motor pool vehicle maintenance\u003cbr\u003e— DOD aircraft and ground equipment cleaning\u003cbr\u003e— Municipal fleet maintenance (police, fire, public works, transit)\u003cbr\u003e— School bus and transit bus garages\u003cbr\u003e— Heavy-duty truck service (Class 6-8)\u003cbr\u003e— Automotive dealership service bays\u003cbr\u003e— Auto body and collision repair facilities\u003cbr\u003e— Quick-service lube and tire chains\u003cbr\u003e— Diesel mechanic shops\u003cbr\u003e— Industrial machine shops and metal fabrication\u003cbr\u003e— Manufacturing plant floor and equipment cleaning\u003cbr\u003e— Construction equipment maintenance\u003cbr\u003e— Agricultural equipment service\u003cbr\u003e— Marine engine and bilge cleaning\u003cbr\u003e— Marina equipment maintenance\u003cbr\u003e— Railroad locomotive servicing\u003cbr\u003e— Power generation facility maintenance\u003cbr\u003e— Petroleum-contaminated concrete and asphalt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDILUTION\u003cbr\u003eFour-tier dilution system tailored to contamination level:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— 1:9 base ready-to-use dilution (1X working solution) — general industrial cleaning, light petroleum residue\u003cbr\u003e— 1:4 heavy contamination — vehicle engine compartments, moderate petroleum soil\u003cbr\u003e— 1:2 extreme buildup — aircraft engines, transmission rebuilds, heavy industrial equipment\u003cbr\u003e— Undiluted spot treatment — concentrated grease deposits, oil spills, parts soaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 1-gallon container of 10X concentrate yields 10 gallons of 1X ready-to-use working solution at base dilution. One case (4 gallons concentrate) yields up to 40 gallons of ready-to-use cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFORMULATION\u003cbr\u003eHigh-concentration lipase-producing Bacillus blend selected for hydrocarbon and petrochemical digestion. Low-foam alkaline formulation engineered for petrochemical breakdown. Safe for use on aluminum, stainless steel, painted surfaces (sealed), and most industrial substrates. Biodegradable. Drain and septic safe. Zero d-limonene. Zero butyl. Zero glycol ethers. Zero petroleum solvents. Low VOC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTES\u003cbr\u003eBioCut 10X is alkaline (pH 10–12). Do not use on magnesium alloys, unfinished wood, or polished natural stone — alkaline contact will damage these materials. For aircraft applications, verify compatibility with specific aircraft cleaning specifications (Boeing D6-17487, AMS 1526, MIL-PRF-87937) before broad application. Spot-test on painted surfaces with extended dwell times. BioCut 10X cannot be mixed with bleach or quaternary ammonium (\"quat\") disinfectants — both deactivate the live Bacillus cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREGULATORY ADVANTAGES\u003cbr\u003e— EPA NPDES stormwater compliance friendlier than solvent-based degreasers\u003cbr\u003e— OSHA HAZCOM advantages: not classified as flammable or combustible\u003cbr\u003e— Reduced PPE requirements compared to solvent degreasers (no respirator required for normal use)\u003cbr\u003e— Lower hazardous waste classification under RCRA\u003cbr\u003e— Supports facility sustainability reporting (ESG, GRI, CDP)\u003cbr\u003e— SPP-aligned for federal sustainable procurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePACKAGING\u003cbr\u003e1-gallon HDPE container. Case pack of 4.\u003cbr\u003eManufactured in Cape Coral, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHELF LIFE\u003cbr\u003e12–18 months from manufacture, stored in a cool, dry place with lid tightly closed. Pre-mixed working solution is most effective when used within 24 hours of dilution (peak microbial activity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROCUREMENT INFORMATION\u003cbr\u003eNAICS 325611 · UNSPSC 47131811\u003cbr\u003eSAM.gov Active · CAGE 18FP7 · UEI UG8JESXH3M49\u003cbr\u003eSBA WOSB Certified · State of Florida WBE Certified\u003cbr\u003eFederal Supply Code 6850 (Cleaning Compounds)\u003cbr\u003eManufactured by a woman-owned small business in Cape Coral, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT BIOCUT 10X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is BioCut 10X?\u003cbr\u003eBioCut 10X is a high-concentration bioactive petrochemical degreaser manufactured by Alpinia Labs, a woman-owned small business in Cape Coral, Florida. Lipase-producing Bacillus strains selected for hydrocarbon digestion break down jet fuel, hydraulic fluid, motor oil, transmission fluid, diesel, and petroleum-based soils through biological action — without the regulatory and worker safety burdens of conventional solvent-based degreasers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is BioCut 10X different from regular BioCut?\u003cbr\u003eBioCut and BioCut 10X are engineered for different cleaning challenges. Regular BioCut is optimized for kitchen and foodservice grease (FOG — fats, oils, grease from food). BioCut 10X is optimized for petrochemical contamination (motor oil, jet fuel, hydraulic fluid, diesel, transmission fluid). They use different Bacillus strain selections, different concentrations, and different pH profiles. Choose BioCut for foodservice and BioCut 10X for transportation, aviation, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs BioCut 10X approved for aerospace and military aircraft cleaning?\u003cbr\u003eBioCut 10X is engineered for aerospace and aviation maintenance applications. For specific aircraft cleaning specifications (Boeing D6-17487, AMS 1526, MIL-PRF-87937), verify the latest formulation testing with our procurement team before broad application. Spot-test on specific aircraft skins, sealants, and components per OEM guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat aerospace and aviation organizations use BioCut 10X?\u003cbr\u003eBioCut 10X is designed for use by NASA, US Air Force, US Space Force, US Navy aviation, US Coast Guard aviation, commercial aerospace primes (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, General Dynamics), commercial space companies (SpaceX, Blue Origin, Relativity Space, Rocket Lab), aviation manufacturers (Gulfstream, Embraer, Textron), MROs, FBOs, and commercial airline maintenance operations. The biological formulation provides EPA stormwater and OSHA HAZCOM advantages relevant to these regulated environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat petrochemical contaminants does BioCut 10X digest?\u003cbr\u003eJet fuel (JP-4, JP-5, JP-8), aviation gasoline, hydraulic fluid (MIL-PRF-83282, MIL-PRF-87257), motor oil (gasoline and diesel), transmission fluid, gear oil, brake fluid, diesel fuel, gasoline, kerosene, mineral oil, lubricating greases, cutting fluids, and general petroleum-based industrial soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does BioCut 10X dilute?\u003cbr\u003eFour-tier dilution depending on contamination level:\u003cbr\u003e- 1:9 (1 part 10X concentrate to 9 parts water) for base 1X working solution — general industrial cleaning, light petroleum residue\u003cbr\u003e- 1:4 for heavy contamination — vehicle engine compartments, moderate petroleum soil\u003cbr\u003e- 1:2 for extreme buildup — aircraft engines, transmission rebuilds\u003cbr\u003e- Undiluted for spot treatment of concentrated grease deposits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 1-gallon container of 10X concentrate yields 10 gallons of 1X ready-to-use working solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's the EPA stormwater advantage of BioCut 10X?\u003cbr\u003eConventional petrochemical degreasers (citrus solvents, mineral spirits, butyl-based cleaners) create compliance challenges under EPA NPDES industrial stormwater permits — they can contribute to permit violations when degreaser-contaminated water enters storm drains from shop floors, motor pools, or hangar washdowns. BioCut 10X uses biological digestion rather than chemical dissolution, so the runoff carries beneficial Bacillus rather than persistent solvent residues. Facilities with NPDES permits face fewer monitoring and reporting obligations when using biological degreasers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's the OSHA HAZCOM advantage?\u003cbr\u003eConventional petrochemical degreasers are typically classified as combustible or flammable, requiring approved storage cabinets, HAZCOM training, full PPE (respirator, chemical gloves, splash goggles), air quality monitoring, and emergency eyewash stations. BioCut 10X is not flammable, not classified as a respiratory hazard, and requires only standard cleaning PPE. Facility savings on compliance overhead can range from $3,000 to $15,000 annually depending on facility size and current degreaser inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs BioCut 10X safe for aircraft aluminum and painted surfaces?\u003cbr\u003eBioCut 10X is safe on most aircraft aluminum (verify cad-plated components) and sealed painted surfaces. Do not use on magnesium alloys. For specific aircraft applications, always spot-test on a non-visible area first and verify compatibility with the specific aircraft OEM's cleaning specification before broad application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs BioCut 10X certified for federal procurement?\u003cbr\u003eYes. Alpinia Labs is registered in SAM.gov (UEI UG8JESXH3M49, CAGE 18FP7), holds SBA WOSB Certification for federal set-aside contracts (including NASA, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, and Army small business goals), and holds Florida WBE Certification for state and Florida municipal contracts. BioCut 10X falls under Federal Supply Code 6850 (Cleaning Compounds), making it eligible for federal acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan BioCut 10X be mixed with bleach or disinfectants?\u003cbr\u003eNo. Bleach and quaternary ammonium (\"quat\") disinfectants deactivate the live Bacillus cultures that give BioCut 10X its performance. If your cleaning protocol includes a bleach or quat step, BioCut 10X must be applied separately — not in the same bottle or on the same surface immediately after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's BioCut 10X's pH?\u003cbr\u003eAlkaline (pH 10–12). The alkaline pH is appropriate for petrochemical degreasing — hydrocarbons break down more effectively in alkaline conditions. Do not use on magnesium alloys, unfinished wood, or polished natural stone — alkaline contact will damage these materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's BioCut 10X's microbial concentration?\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1 billion CFU (colony-forming units) per mL. The Bacillus strains in BioCut 10X are specifically selected for hydrocarbon digestion — different strain selection than regular BioCut, which is optimized for food-based grease (FOG).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpiniå Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46873659670716,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/3382\/3676\/files\/biocut_10xmain.png?v=1779405671","url":"https:\/\/alpiniasupply.com\/products\/biocut%e2%84%a2-10x-heavy-duty-bioactive-petrochemical-degrease-16oz-sample","provider":"Alpiniå Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}