Pharmaceutical Residue Removal: Iron Sucrose
Q. Which Alconox brand cleaners are suitable for the removal of iron sucrose?
A. Iron Sucrose is water soluble therefore it can be cleaned by either Citranox or Liquinox. Find out more about Citranox and Liquinox by downloading technical bulletins or MSDS at www.alconox.com.
Cleaning Semiconductor Equipment
Q. We’re getting some residue from foaming of detergent on our semiconductor handling equipment.
A. To clean semiconductor handling equipment in electronics, use a warm 3% Detergent 8 (30 mL/L) solution followed by a deionized water rinse to clean the equipment. Detergent 8 is free of any metal ion ingredients such as sodium that can dope a semiconductor.
Cleaning Chromate Finished Zinc Plated Bolts
Q. I need to specify a cleaning protocol for chromate finished zinc plated bolts. The plater commented that any cleaning (except for a very mild one) can damage the chromate finish. The customer is concered about residual oils. My guess at a cleaning protocol would be: clean in ultrasonic bath, 2 min with 1% Alconox solution, rinse with de-ionized water. All we are doing is cleaning fasteners to be installed in a clean room. The level of cleanliness for these fasteners is a bit fuzzy. Does this sound reasonable?
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Cleaning Bioreactors
Q. How can I clean bioreactors and do you have any SOPs you can offer.
A. Liquinox is typically used for cleaning bioreactors. A 1% solution of Liquinox (1.25 oz/gal or 10 mL/L) is used to soak and scrub the bioreactor. Learn More.
Health and Safety Considerations for Medical Device Cleaners
Q. What are health and safety considerations when selecting and using a medical device cleaning agent?
A. Human health and safety considerations include detergent toxicity, corrosivity, reactivity, and flammability. These considerations can be evaluated by reviewing a Safety Data Sheet for the solvent, chemical, or detergent with which you intend to clean. Learn More.