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Disposal of Alconox Inc. Detergents

What is the proper way to dispose of your detergents? Detergent disposal in a proper manner is an integral part of a robust cleaning program regardless of scale or industry. Alconox Inc. detergents are biodegradable….

The Critical Micelle Concentration of Detergent

Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: The Critical Micelle Concentration of Detergent

The critical micelle concentration is the minimum concentration at which the emulsifiers in a detergent will coalesce in to membrane structures of globes, rods or sheets with their hydrophobic (water hating) ends on the inside of the membrane and their hydrophilic (water loving) ends on the outside such that hydrophobic oily residues can be emulsified inside these membrane structures.  Micelles are further elaborated on below.  If you are below the critical micelle concentration, you do not have effective emulsifying of oily residues.

How to: Clean 3D Printed Parts

Q. We need to clean 3D printed plastic parts made of methacrylate. We need to make sure it’s safe for the plastic, but also ensures all crevices are residue free for critically clean parts.

A. Particulates and other residue, including environmental residues, can be effectively cleaned using a….

Ultrasound

Cleaning Ultrasound Probes

Q. I’m looking for appropriate cleaning wipes for GE logic 7 ultrasound probes.
A. Thank you for your interest in Alconox for your healthcare cleaning needs. Although we do not sell wipes, a far preferable means of cleaning ultrasonic probes would be . . .

vinyl record player

How To Clean Vinyl Records

Q: What recommendations do you have for vinyl records? I have a bunch of valuable ones and I want to treat them right. I know you Alconox Inc. from the laboratory and medical device cleaning….. A: A recent 85-page paper titled “Precision Aqueous Cleaning of Vinyl Records” has been posted/published. The paper prominently uses Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent as a cleaning recommendation. This lines up completely with its recommended use as a highly effective, mild, neutral detergent.

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