Detergent Additives for Paintball Formulations: Understanding the Limitations
Q: We’re looking to add a detergent to our paintball formulation (PEG 300 base with calcium carbonate) to make the paint easier to wash off surfaces with rainwater. Can Alconox or Liquinox detergents work for this application, considering the paintballs may contact human skin?
A: This is certainly an interesting application that falls outside our typical expertise in critical cleaning for laboratory, pharmaceutical….
Choosing Between Detergents for Silicone Oil Removal from Laboratory Glassware
Q: We need to remove dimethicone (silicone oil) from laboratory glassware. Can we use a 1% solution of Alconox or Liquinox at 60°C, or do we need different conditions for effective silicone oil removal?
A: Successfully removing silicone oils from laboratory glassware requires understanding both the chemistry of these tenacious residues and the critical role of temperature and concentration….
2025 Most Viewed Alconox TechNotes Articles
Published: January 2026 It’s that time of year again — our annual look at what TechNotes articles resonated most with readers. We’ve been doing this since 2022, and it’s always interesting to see what rises and falls. Check out our…
Switching from CIP to COP for Hormone Residue Removal in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Q: We manufacture combination hormone therapy products containing progesterone and estrogen. Our CIP system isn’t consistently removing these residues. What cleaning approach would you recommend?
A: When dealing with hormone residues….
Cleaning Turmeric and Collagen Residues from Nutraceutical Manufacturing Equipment
Q: We manufacture a nutraceutical product containing turmeric, collagen, and other acid labile components. We’re having difficulty removing all residues from our stainless steel processing equipment using our current alkaline cleaning protocol. What cleaning approach….
