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Application Note: Breaking Down Permethrin Crystals

Permethrin, a widely used insecticide, often comes in the form of hard-to-dissolve crystals. For those in industries requiring the breakdown or cleaning of these crystals, the process can sometimes prove challenging. However, with the right approach and understanding of the chemistry involved, it becomes a more manageable task. In this post, we’ll explore the use of Keylajet® Low-Foaming Chelating Alkaline Detergent to facilitate this process and offer some tips to maximize its effectiveness.

CIP detergent

How much CIP detergent needed?

Q: We are starting a new bioprocessing facility where we will be cleaning stainless steel tanks via a Clean-In-Place sprayball system? How do I approximate how much detergent I will need? We are considering Alcojet or Solujet, follow by an acidic rinse with Citrajet. Is this a good plan? Any advice? A: A good rule of thumb for tis you need about….

Cosmetics Cleaning

Q. What are some cleaning concerns for the Cosmetic industry? A. Cosmetic manufacturing involves many oils, pigments, emollients, waxes, serums, and “waterproof” ingredients. Difficult-to-clean residues include titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, mascara, and silicone oil (siloxane) emollients.  These can be located in the labs where they are developed, the manufacturing and process facilities where they are produced, or the spas and salons where they are used.

Floor Rust

How To Remove Rust from Flooring

Q: We have pretty bad rust imbedded in our concrete floor.  Would Citranox be the answer to remove rust from flooring?

A: Once rust is embedded in a semi-porous substrate like concrete, removing the rust from flooring can be tough.  We would suggest repeated soaking with very hot (140F/60C or greater) 4% Citranox® Liquid Acid Cleaner and Detergent followed by….

Titanium dioxide

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….

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