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Published: June 25, 2014
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Q. What are the different types of aqueous cleaners?

A. There are mineral-acid cleaners that range in pH from 0-2 which remove heavy scales. Mild acid cleaners that range in pH from 2 – 5 ½ , remove inorganic salts, water, and soluble metal complexes. Neutral cleaners range in pH from 5 ½ 0 8 ½ and remove light oils and small particles. Mild alkaline cleaners range in pH from 8 ½ – 11 and remove oils, particulates and films. Alkaline cleaners range in pH from 11- 12 ½ and remove oils, fats, and proteins. Corrosive alkaline cleaners that range in pH from 12 ½ – 14 remove heavy grease and soils.

Alconox, Inc. manufactures acid, neutral, mild alkaline and corrosive alkaline cleaners for use in various critical cleaning applications. To read more about Alconox brand cleaners, visit Alconox.com. To test an Alconox, Inc. detergent for free, please complete the questionnaire at Get Sample. And if you have more questions for our experts about critical cleaning, please visit Ask Alconox.

 

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