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Swarfega

Zulu Code Model

Description

UK hand cleaning brand — heavy-duty hand wash, barrier creams, skin care for industrial and marine workers

Also known as: swarfega hand cleaner, swarfega marine, deb swarfega, Swarfega

Manufacturer

Official site: https://www.swarfega.com

Did you know

Swarfega was invented in 1947 by British chemist Audley Bowdler Williamson. It was originally developed from a silk stocking protector formulation created in 1941, which was repurposed after the decline of the silk stocking market.
Swarfega Original Classic is the benchmark heavy-duty hand cleaner within the Swarfega range, designed for moderate oil and grime. Other products like Swarfega Orange and Swarfega Extreme offer enhanced cleaning power for heavier industrial soils.
Swarfega is chosen for its ability to effectively remove ingrained oil, grease, carbon deposits, inks, and adhesives from hands without relying on harsh petroleum-based solvents, while also incorporating conditioners to leave skin feeling smooth.

Model	Primary Cleaning Action	Abrasives	Key Additives	Target Soil
Swarfega Original Classic	Rapid action smooth green gel formula	Cornmeal scrubbers	Glycerin, wheatgerm extracts, orange oil	Ingrained oil, grease, general grime, oil-based paints
Swarfega Orange	Enhanced gel formula	Cornmeal-based gel	Natural citrus extracts (orange oil), additional cleaning agents	Heavier industrial soils, stubborn contaminants
Swarfega Extreme	Intensified cleaning power	Non-abrasive micro-polymer granules	Moisturiser	Deeply ingrained oil and grease soilings

Sources: grokipedia.com; bunzlchs.com; wikipedia.org; youtube.com; independent.co.uk; indigosupplies.com; scjp.com; honestjohn.co.uk; cool.sa

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