Method for cleaning firearms and other metal ordnance

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252 95, 252104, 252173, 25217419, 252550, 134 2, 134 3, 134 20, 134 40, C11D 339, C11D 343, C11D 1708, C23G 108

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a cleaner for removing gunpowder residues from the surfaces of firearms and to a method of use of such a cleaner. The cleaner comprises a liquid solution of an oxidizing agent, a liquid detergent surfactant, a scenting agent and an alcohol which is applied to the surfaces of the firearm, preferably with a mild abrasive action. In its preferred form the oxidizing agent is a 3% by weight solution of hydrogen peroxide and is present in the cleaner in an amount of 95% to 99% by weight, the liquid detergent surfactant is sodium dodecyl sulfate in an amount of 0.5% to 1% by weight to the total cleaner solution and the scenting agent is citric acid in an amount of 0% to 1% by weight. The alcohol may be any normal alcohol and is present in an amount of 0.5% to 3% by weight. A coloring agent may also be added.

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