Cleaning Cosmetics Manufacturing Equipment: A Detergent Formulated for the Industry
Q: We manufacture cosmetics and personal care products. Is there an Alconox detergent formulated specifically for our industry? A: The short answer is yes. Cosmetics and personal care manufacturing presents a genuinely distinct set of cleaning challenges. The residues you…
How to: Clean Lip Balm Residue
Q: We are a mid-size cosmetic manufacturer. We are struggling with cleaning lip balm oil residues including waxes, coconut, sunflower, soybean, castor oil, and similar components. We are looking for a low foaming detergent. Any suggestions? A: As we’ve said…
“No Residue” Consumer Detergents Vs. Alconox Detergents
Q: We are a production shop that cleans a lot of small parts in an ultrasonic in our lab. A lot of stores sell no residue aqueous cleaners that are cheaper than Alconox, LLC. What would be a reason to…
Application Note: Pumps and Bungs on 15 and 55 Gallon Drums
Alconox, LLC 15 and 55 gal drums have two openings on the top side of the drums. 55 gal drum 15 gal drum Any chemical transfer drum pump that is resistant to water based detergent chemicals (alkali or acid) can…
A Solution For Using An Expired Detergent Solution
Q: Is there any damage that could be caused to our parts if they were washed in the Liquinox Solution after being expired for 5 days? Would reprocessing the products in Non Expired Solution be a safe resolution? A: As discussed here, Using Expired Detergent, the cleaning in expired Liquinox detergent….
