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How to Make a 1% Solution

June 8, 2020

Learn the proper way to make a 1% detergent solution by following these four simple steps. To make a 2% detergent solution, simply double up the amount! Alconox Inc. aqueous detergents are sold in concentrate. To use, dilute according to package instructions. Most Alconox Inc. products require only a 1-2% dilution for optimal use. For further detail on how to make a 1% … [Read more...] about How to Make a 1% Solution

Non Hazardous Replacement for N-Propyl Bromide

April 20, 2020

Q: What can we do to replace n-propyl bromide?  We are cleaning grease and oil from stainless steel. We had heard Citranox might do the job well. A: The compound n-propyl bromide is often used in vapor degreasing and is considered to be associated with some serious health risks and is hazardous. We would certainly recommend you switch to a drain-safe, biodegradable, … [Read more...] about Non Hazardous Replacement for N-Propyl Bromide

Defining Free Rinsing Detergent

March 25, 2020

Q. Your website and literature often describes your detergents as free rinsing.  What does free rinsing detergent mean? A. A free rinsing detergent means it will rinse away very easily or freely. This is vital to critical cleaning applications.  Analytical glassware, medical device implants or biopharm process lines are just a few examples where clean, residue-free surfaces … [Read more...] about Defining Free Rinsing Detergent

Dilution Precision in Concentration Measurements

February 12, 2020

Dilution

Q. Do I determine detergent dilution by weight or by volume or both? A. In a laboratory setting, the most common method is to either make a weight/weight dilution (10-20 g Alconox detergent in 990 g of water), or a weight/volume dilution (10-20 g Alconox in 990 mL of water) for 1-2% solutions.  In manufacturing situations, often directions are written volume/volume or … [Read more...] about Dilution Precision in Concentration Measurements

Removing Polyurethane Glue From Stainless Steel Bolts

February 10, 2020

Bolts

Q: We are having trouble removing polyurethane glue from stainless steel bolts. A: Adherent residues can be tough.  And clearly glue is adherent, per design. For this application we want to increase temperature to expedite the cleaning effort as much as possible, and soften the glue.  We also want to up the concentration to ensure having sufficient detergent … [Read more...] about Removing Polyurethane Glue From Stainless Steel Bolts

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