Cable filling compounds leave a sticky gel on conductors and tools. HydraSol is Polywater's water-based cable gel remover for that job. This guide lists the container sizes so you can match the package to the crew, and it covers the safety data every crew should read first.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Over 50% water-based solvent cleaner, a milky white emulsion with a citrus odor |
| Removes | Cable filling and flooding compounds on copper and fiber gel-filled cables |
| Contains | 10 to 30% hydrocarbon solvent and 10 to 30% citrus terpenes, per the SDS. No chlorinated solvent, CFC or glycol ether content, per Polywater. |
| Flash point | 68 C (155 F), closed cup (PMCC) |
| Classification | Combustible liquid (flammable liquid category 4) |
| Cleanup | Rinses completely with water |
| Testing | Polywater says it outperformed isopropanol and other competitors' products in its Solvency Power Test Method |
| Catalog number | Package | Units per case |
|---|---|---|
| HS-1 | 8 x 12 in. (20 x 30 cm) saturated wipe | 144 |
| HS-D72 | 72-count dispenser of 10 x 12 in. (25 x 30 cm) saturated wipes | 6 |
| HS-16LR | 1 pt (475 ml) spray bottle | 12 |
| HS-32LR | 1 qt (0.95 L) spray bottle | 12 |
| HS-32 | 1 qt (0.95 L) bottle with flip top | 12 |
| HS-128 | 1 gal (3.8 L) jug | 4 |
| HS-640 | 5 gal (18.9 L) pail | 1 |
Our store also lists HS-96 (3 qt pail), HS-384 and HS-DRUM. They are not on Polywater's current flyer, so ask us about availability and package details. Browse the American Polywater category in the store.
| Topic | What the SDS says |
|---|---|
| Hazard class | Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction (skin sensitizer category 1). |
| Bulk packages | Also an aspiration hazard (may be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways). Signal word Danger. |
| Wipes | Signal word Warning, with no aspiration classification |
| Handling | Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Do not breathe vapors or mist. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Gloves and eyes | Nitrile or similar chemical resistant gloves, safety glasses with side shields |
| Ventilation | Provide adequate ventilation, with local exhaust where practical |
| First aid | Eyes: rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Skin: wash with soap and water. Swallowed: get medical attention right away and do not induce vomiting. |
| Storage | Cool, dry, out of direct sunlight, with containers sealed. Keep away from strong acids, alkalis and oxidizers. |
| Spills | Soak up with a non-combustible absorbent and keep it out of drains |
| VOC | 375 g/L |
| Transport (bulk and wipes SDS) | Not regulated for packages under 5 L (1.3 gal) or 5 kg (11 lb). Above that, US DOT ground shipping is NA1993, combustible liquid, packing group III. Not regulated by TDG, IMDG or ICAO/IATA. The SDS lists it as an IMDG marine pollutant (citrus terpenes). |
Cable filling and flooding compounds from copper and fiber gel-filled cables.
Over 50% water-based solvent cleaner with 10 to 30% hydrocarbon solvent and 10 to 30% citrus terpenes, and no chlorinated solvent, CFC or glycol ether content.
The SDS classifies it as a combustible liquid with a 155 F flash point, so keep it away from heat and open flame.
HydraSol is a combustible liquid, and the SDS requires ventilation, gloves and eye protection. Read the SDS and follow your own confined space rules before using it in a vault.
It rinses completely with water.
Wipes for the truck, a spray bottle for a small crew, a gallon jug or 5 gal pail for a shop.
Contact Powertech Associates at info@powertech-upsc.com or (860) 678-8772.
Last updated: November 2026.
