Medical Device Cleaning Application – Oil and Fingerprints
Q. What product does Alconox recommend for removing oils and fingerprints from medical device surfaces prior to critical bonding operations? A. This cleaning can be done using a warm 1% solution of Liquinox in an ultrasonic bath followed by a purified water rinse.
Low and Non Volatile Organic Compound VOC Cleaners
Q. To comply with air quality requlations, the use of low volatile cleaning compounds is often required. How much volatile organic compounds (VOC) are in Alconox cleaners? A. The use of aqueous cleaners
Ultrasonic Cleaning of Stainless Steel
Q. We are considering using a Liquinox solution for our cleaning needs. We will be cleaning stainless steel from the residues of oils etc. We will be cleaning using an ultrasonic bath. Can you recommend a concentration, time and temperature?
Environmental Considerations on Cleaning Products
When selecting a detergent, considerations for safe environmental cleaning products include concern over volatile solvents with ozone-depleting potential and volatile-organic compound content that is regulated by The Clean Air Act Amendments.
Critical Cleaning Detergent Testing
Q. What kinds of test soils are used in detergent testing? A. Synthetic soils are often applied to coupons to use in testing critical cleaning detergents. The synthetic soil mimics the actual residue to be cleaned.