Cleaning Proteins: pH and Temperature
We run our caustic cleaning at pH 10-10.5. However, the specifications say the nominal pH of a 1% Tergazyme solution is 9.5 Are we compromising cleaning proteins / enzyme performance by using the higher pH and running as part of a caustic cycle? Can we run it at 110F or should we be lower?
9 Steps to Successful Critical Cleaning: BATHOCARD
Q. Did you know there are nine different factors that determine successful cleaning? A. “BATHOCARD” a phrase coined by Alconox technical team.
Monitoring Stability of Alconox Solution
Q: Is a 1% Alconox solution stable in tap water? How long can 1% Alconox be stored as solution? Is pH measurement the best estimate of stability?. A: lconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner, is stable in tap water (or any purity water- within reason) for….
Cannabis Manufacturing Cleaning: Removing Cannabis Residue
Q: We are manufacturing cannabis products but are struggling with cleaning cannabis residue. We cannot find any current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) documentation to help us. Can you help us?
Monitoring Bath Life Extension in Medical Device Cleaning
Q. What is the best way to monitor for bath life extension?
A.To avoid potential for cross contamination, only freshly made up cleaning solutions should be used for the highest levels of critical cleaning. In general, a pH change of 1 unit towards neutral indicates an exhausted cleaning solution. Bath life can be extended. Learn How.