Q. Currently using Alconox, but are considering a switch to Liquinox. What are the recommendations and concerns with switching from Alconox to Liquinox? What are the difference in ingredients between Alconox and Liquinox? Do we need to do a validation? A. Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner and Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent, are functionally equivalent … [Read more...] about Differences between Alconox and Liquinox
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Dilution Precision in Concentration Measurements
Q. Do I determine detergent dilution by weight or by volume or both? A. In a laboratory setting, the most common method is to either make a weight/weight dilution (10-20 g Alconox detergent in 990 g of water), or a weight/volume dilution (10-20 g Alconox in 990 mL of water) for 1-2% solutions. In manufacturing situations, often directions are written volume/volume or … [Read more...] about Dilution Precision in Concentration Measurements
Cannabis Residue Cleaning: Quality Assurance in the Lab
Q. We are working on the laboratory testing and production of several cannabis products. We’ve been working with Alconox Inc. products for some time to effectively clean our labware, glassware and processing equipment of cannabis residue. What types of cleaning-related quality issues can you provide guidance on? A. The medical cannabis, cannabidiol, hemp and similar industries … [Read more...] about Cannabis Residue Cleaning: Quality Assurance in the Lab
Cleaning for Cosmetics Manufacturing: No Interference in Flavors and Fragrance
Q. Why are critical cleaners essential in flavor and fragrance industries? A. Many major flavor and fragrance companies use Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner and Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent detergent to soak, scrub or sonicate their manufacturing equipment. The reason they use these detergents is that they are free of all flavors, fragrances, brighteners, … [Read more...] about Cleaning for Cosmetics Manufacturing: No Interference in Flavors and Fragrance
Advanced Cleaning: Relationship Between Conductivity, Surface Tension and pH
Q: I am doing a conductivity study using Alconox detergent. As I test different lots, I am seeing that the pH and Surface Tension listed on the certificate of analysis differs between lots. Do you think these variables affect conductivity enough to alter my results? A: Great question! First, let us say that when running tests on AlconoxⓇ Powdered Precision Cleaner, we … [Read more...] about Advanced Cleaning: Relationship Between Conductivity, Surface Tension and pH