Alkaline cleaning for oil removal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001045",
  "term": "Alkaline cleaning for oil removal",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Alkaline Cleaning for Oil Removal",
  "definition": "Application of an alkaline cleaning agent to a metal part to remove oil and grease during the manufacture, maintenance, or rebuilding of a metal product. This unit operation does not include washing of the finished products after routine use (as defined in “Washing (Finished Products)” in this appendix), or applying an alkaline cleaning agent to remove nonoily contaminants such as dirt and scale (as defined in “Alkaline Treatment Without Cyanide” in this appendix and “Alkaline Treatment With Cyanide” in appendix C of this part). Wastewater generated includes spent cleaning solutions and rinse waters.(1) Alkaline cleaning is performed to remove foreign contaminants from parts. This operation usually is done prior to finishing (e.g., electroplating).",
  "subject": "Commercial processes",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 438 Appendix B (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/alkaline-cleaning-for-oil-removal/"
}