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….
How to Clean Fatty Acids and Cationic Residues Off of Polycarbonate?
Q: How would you clean fatty acids and cationic residues off of polycarbonate? We would like to avoid a harsh solvent and are considering an aqueous solution. A: This is an interesting combination of residues/substrates. As the battery industry continues to…
Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: What is a nonionic detergent?
Q. What is a nonionic detergent? How can a nonionic detergent like Alcojet have ionic sodium salts in it? What does it mean when a mil spec requires the use of a nonionic detergent? A. Surfactants are surface acti
How To: Clean ESD Floor Mats?
Q: Our customer is looking to clean ESD floor mats? What products would you recommend?
A: ESD (electrostatic discharge) floor mats used throughout the electronic industry are yet another example of a critical cleaning applications. While several detergents can be used, we often recommend….
3D Printed Resin Cleaning
Q: We are using isopropyl alcohol to remove residual 3D printed acrylic resin on plastic parts. It works ok, but we are looking to avoid flammability. What can Alconox recommend?
A: Detergent 8® Low-Foaming Ion-Free Detergent is in general the best cleaner we have for removing assorted resins. In some cases….