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Webinar: Critical Cleaning of Cannabis and Related Botanical Residues

Mar 31, 2021 10:00 AM CST / 11:00AM EST (US and Canada):  Please join Michael Moussourakis, Senior Director, Strategic Affairs, Alconox Inc., and the incredible experts at PQCW for an engaging webinar and discussion! The Product Quality Cleaning Workshop team and Michael will discuss the success of Alconox Inc. in supporting the equipment cleaning needs of the botanical … [Read more...] about Webinar: Critical Cleaning of Cannabis and Related Botanical Residues

Food Manufacturing: How to Descale Safely and Effectively

Q: I am an engineer at a large food manufacturer. I have a couple of questions about Citranox regarding a descaling application.  Specifically looking for options for how to descale stainless steel channeling that can only be reached by pumping a liquid through.  Can a foaming detergent be used for pumping?  How much do I use? How is this better than citric acid? A: The … [Read more...] about Food Manufacturing: How to Descale Safely and Effectively

How to: Clean Aluminum from Oils and Proteins

Q. We're looking for an aluminum safe cleaner for removing thin films of oils and proteins from a circuit board. A. Often the safest way to clean aluminum is with an acidic detergent.  We recommend using Citranox® Liquid Acid Cleaner and Detergent as an aluminum safe cleaner to remove thin films of oils and proteins from a circuit board which has aluminum containing elements … [Read more...] about How to: Clean Aluminum from Oils and Proteins

What to choose: acid vs alkaline cleaner?

Q:  What are the differences between an acid vs alkaline cleaner? A:  There are some key difference in choosing the right detergent for your cleaning needs; the pH of a detergent is one dividing line. Acidic cleaners are commonly used to brighten or etch metals and are effective at removing any mineral deposits or oxidation on surfaces. Generally, acidic cleaners are also … [Read more...] about What to choose: acid vs alkaline cleaner?