Detergents

Q. Currently using Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) to remove residual Manganese Oxide (MnO2)from glassware. Following ASTM D1721 instructions. Do you offer a cleaner that could do the same job and assist in replacing HCL and remove the MnO2?
A. Yes. Use a 2% Citranox (2.5 oz/gal or 20 mL/L) solution followed by a thorough rinse to remove Manganese Oxide from glassware. The mild organic acid chelating agents will remove MnO2 more safely than hydrochloric acid.

Q: How can I remove a radioactive lutetium drug residue? A: Lu 177 (lutetium) and other radioactive metal drug residues can be tough to remove. We recommend warm or hot 2-3% dilution of Citranox (20 – 30mL/L) followed by a thorough water rinse to clean steel, plastic and other hard surfaces to decontaminate radioactivity.

Learn the proper way to make a 1% detergent solution by following these four simple steps. To make a 2% detergent solution, simply double up the amount! Alconox Inc. aqueous detergents are sold in concentrate. To use, dilute according to package instructions. Most Alconox Inc. products require only a 1-2% dilution for optimal use.

Q: How can I clean and sanitize my musical instruments? A: Cleaning is certainly necessary before any disinfection step, as outlined in our articles, the CDC and EPA websites. Thorough cleaning and rinsing will perform a sanitizing procedure on your musical instruments, or any hard surface…..

Q: How I can I remove a ‘household cleaner’ residue from glassware? There appears to be an “oily” rainbow like appearance. I’ve tried a few options but to no avail.

A: There are a few different types of the ‘household cleaner’ brand you mentioned, but whichever, we do hear of these complaints from time to time. For folks that truly need residue free glassware, Alconox Inc. and our full suite of completely free-rinsing, residue-free, biodegradable, drain safe detergents is the place to be!