Q: We need to remove dimethicone (silicone oil) from laboratory glassware. Can we use a 1% solution of Alconox or Liquinox at 60°C, or do we need different conditions for effective silicone oil removal?

A: Successfully removing silicone oils from laboratory glassware requires understanding both the chemistry of these tenacious residues and the critical role of temperature and concentration….

Q: In shipping, assuming the distribution routes are not temperature controlled, what happens if there are detergent shipping temperature excursions?

A:  Temperature excursions outside 15-30C / 60-85F are permitted during transit with Alconox, LLC detergents (all of which should be stored at 15-30C). 

Alconox, LLC is excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at MD&M West, February 3-5, 2026, in Anaheim, CA. Stop by booth 3058 to learn how our specialty detergent solutions can support your medical device manufacturing, medical device reprocessing, labs,…

Alconox, LLC is excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at Cosmoprof North America Miami, January 27-29, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Stop by booth 506 to learn how our specialty detergent solutions can support your cosmetic manufacturing, quality…

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