Ultrasonic Cleaner for Mixed Metal Baths
Q. We are interested in a cleaner that will perform well for mixed metal ultrasonic baths. We are cleaning titanium and cobalt chrome. What can you recommend?
A. As a general rule, mixed metal baths should be avoided. When metals are far enough apart on the galvanic potential scale, batteries can form and the plating out of metal oxides can result, manifesting in dark deposits. This occurs when you clean active metals in electrical and electrolyte solutions in contact with another metal at a different galvanic potential.
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….
Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Alconox Powder in an Auto Dispenser
Q: Looking to implement an auto dispenser for our Alconox, and it is a little bit of a struggle. Are you aware of any test equipment, or alternative methods of measuring which may be able to continuously measure the pH/conductivity at…
Replacing Mold Release for Demolding with Liquinox Detergent
Q: An industry colleague mentioned to that Liquinox can be used for replacing mold release for demolding purposes. Can we do that?
A: Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent has been used for many decades for its lubrication properties. Not just its powerful emulsifying and general cleaning characteristics. Anyone who has worked with it is well aware of its lubricity…..
Getting a Certificate of Analysis for an Alconox Inc. Detergent
Alconox Inc. cleaners that are used to clean pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, food and other regulated industries product contact surfaces, in good manufacturing practice (GMP) validated environments, need certificates of analysis obtained and kept on file. These certificates of analysis (COA) can document the analysis of a specific lot of detergent and verify that it conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications. Confirming that the detergent has not changed.