Application Note: Extended Shelf Life for Alconox Inc. Detergents
Alconox Inc. is pleased to announce that we have extended the shelf life of our critical cleaning detergents from 2 years (24 months) to 3.5 years (42 months). This significant improvement in shelf life is based on extensive stability testing, and our goal of continuous improvement. Thus ensuring the continued reliability and performance of….
Cleaning Copper and Cobalt Stains
Q: We are an environmental services provider. What do you recommend to remove copper and cobalt stains from pumps and flooring under a plating line?
A: To remove copper and cobalt stains from pumps and flooring with stainless steel and plastic surfaces, we would highly recommend Citranox® Liquid Acid Cleaner and Detergent, used at….
A Solution For Using An Expired Detergent Solution
Q: Is there any damage that could be caused to our parts if they were washed in the Liquinox Solution after being expired for 5 days? Would reprocessing the products in Non Expired Solution be a safe resolution? A: As discussed here, Using Expired Detergent, the cleaning in expired Liquinox detergent….
Cleaning Soda Lime Glass
Q: Our substrate is coated soda-lime glass. It is coated in indium tin oxide, and/or fluorinated tin oxide. We are unable to remove salt/scale and would like to use detergent only and no volatile solvents. What does Alconox Inc. recommend?
A: For cleaning residues like indium tin oxide and fluorinated tin oxide from….
Cleaning Mold Release from Hexavalent Chrome-Plated Parts
Q: Looking for a non-alcohol-based cleaner to remove a mold Release from a hexavalent Chrome-plated part. What do you recommend?
A: For difficult mold release applications, we traditionally recommend high emulsifying detergents like….