Q: What is the proper way to dispose of your detergents? Are they drain safe? A: Detergent disposal in a proper manner is an integral part of a robust cleaning program regardless of scale or industry. Alconox Inc. detergents are biodegradable and without added softeners, brighteners, dyes or fragrances. This ensures a free-rinsing, residue-free cleaning process. Our … [Read more...] about Disposal of Alconox Inc. Detergents
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Removing Residues from Artificial Heart
Q: How can I ensure there are no residues left behind in the artificial heart we manufacture? A: Swabbing for detergent and manufacturing residues (machining oils, particulate, etc.) is a validation standby. If you cannot swab the interior of the artificial heart, then we recommend to do a final sampling rinse with high purity water, after you have completed all your … [Read more...] about Removing Residues from Artificial Heart
Alconox Inc. COVID-19 and Coronavirus
Relevant Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease TechNotes and recommendations: How to: Clean and Disinfect for Viruses and Other Pathogens Clean Before Sterilization (Disinfection) Cleaning Coveralls and Other Potentially Contaminated PPE Our supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution system in the US is thus far unaffected by COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. All of our … [Read more...] about Alconox Inc. COVID-19 and Coronavirus
Getting a Certificate of Analysis for an Alconox Inc. Detergent
Alconox Inc. cleaners that are used to clean pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, healthcare, food and other regulated industries' product contact surfaces, in good manufacturing practice (GMP) validated environments, need a certificate of analysis (COA) obtained and kept on file. These certificates of analysis can document the analysis of a specific lot of detergent and … [Read more...] about Getting a Certificate of Analysis for an Alconox Inc. Detergent
How to: Clean 3D Printed Parts
Q. We need to clean 3D printed plastic parts made of methacrylate. We need to make sure it’s safe for the plastic, but also ensures all crevices are residue, resin and particle free for critically clean parts. A. The technology of 3D printing has revolutionized industries ranging from precision manufacturing and aerospace, to electronics and medical device manufacturing. … [Read more...] about How to: Clean 3D Printed Parts