SCALPEX® AL 23
SCALPEX® AL 23 is a gel-based lead paint stripper designed to safely remove lead paints, as well as silicate and Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) coatings. It is ideal for interior walls, staircases, corridors, bedrooms, kitchens, and other confined spaces.
This alkaline gel is specially formulated to comply with building renovation regulations. It provides exceptional stripping performance on silicate, asbestos, and lead coatings without generating dust. Its gradual, highly effective action allows multiple layers of paint to be removed in a single application.
- Specifically designed for stripping lead and asbestos paints
- Highly effective on silicate and lead coatings
- Gel formula prevents dripping and is ideal for vertical surfaces
- Dust-free action for safer use
- Progressive, highly active formula
- Strips multiple layers of paint in one pass
- Odorless and solvent-free
- Developed under HSE-compliant protocols for lead/asbestos removal.
- Very low VOC content
- Readily biodegradable (OECD 301F criteria) – 70–80% biodegradability in 28 days
- Apply a thick layer of SCALPEX® AL 23 to the surface.
- Cover the treated area with a polythene sheet to enhance effectiveness.
- Leave to act for 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the paint thickness.
- Remove softened paint using a spatula or scraper.
- Rinse the surface and neutralise with SCALP NDS 72.
SCALPEX® AL 23 is a professional-grade lead and asbestos paint stripper, designed for safe and controlled removal of hazardous coatings in compliance with current regulations. It is intended for specialist contractors, renovation companies, and sites handling asbestos or lead removal.
Thanks to its water-based gel formulation, SCALPEX® AL 23 adheres perfectly to vertical surfaces, providing targeted action without dispersing harmful fibers or dust. It penetrates deeply to soften multiple layers of lead or asbestos paint, allowing safe and efficient removal.
Key Advantages :
- Hazard-specific action: Formulated to remove lead and asbestos coatings safely.
- Gel formula: Perfect for vertical surfaces such as walls, staircases, corridors, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
- Deep penetration: Softens old layers for safe stripping.
- DCM/Solvent-Free: Contains no chlorinated solvents, making it safer for users and the environment.
- Regulatory compliance: Fully suitable for protocols involving asbestos or lead paint removal.
SCALPEX® AL 23 offers an efficient, dust-free solution for removing lead and asbestos coatings while ensuring maximum safety and regulatory compliance.
*Yield figures are provided for informational purposes only. These data can be used to estimate project costs. They are not contractual; only tests can accurately determine the quantities of product to be applied depending on the different surfaces to be treated.
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