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Alcalis (alkalis)

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Alcalis (alkalis)

Composés présents dans la maçonnerie et le métal galvanisé (soude, potasse, ammoniaque, chaux). Les alcalis réagissent chimiquement avec les huiles des produits à base de solvant et produisent une sorte de savon qui empêche le produit d’adhérer à la surface. Cette réaction chimique est la saponification.

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