Cleaning Titanium Dioxide from Tanks
Residual titanium dioxide (TiO2) can certainly pose issues due to it’s nature in the presence of heat. To remove TiO2 from tanks using CIP sprayballs, it is important to use….
Non-foaming vs. Low-foaming Detergent
Q. We just purchased Alcojet which is a low-foaming detergent. The one we used before was non-foaming detergent. What’s the difference between “low” and “non?” Will Alcojet cause a foaming problem?
A. Alcojet® is designed for use in automated cleaning applications that require no foam problems. Alcojet® has an anti-foam agent that becomes effective at circa 110 deg F (45 deg C). As long as you clean at …
Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Detergent Reuse
Q: We were wondering if Alconox Inc. has any data on detergent reuse? We will be looking at effectiveness of cleaning, and other parameters. Any other methods that you would recommend for detecting degradation and/or neutralization of the Alconox detergent?
A: Successful use for a period of time, whether it be one day, five days or up to two weeks, generally depends on soil load, type of soil and initial concentration of the detergent.
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….
Removing Protein Residues from Aluminum: Avoiding Chelate Blush
Q: We have insect and proteinaceous residues we are looking to remove from an aluminum drum. We know Tergazyme is the “go-to” for such things but we seem to get aluminum chelate blush. Can you recommend something different?
A: A chelate blush is a white crusty irregular deposit of aluminum edetate, a reaction between the aluminum and the chelating agent in some Alconox Inc. detergents. You are totally correct to try a protean enzymatic detergent.