Alconox, LLC at IMTS 2022
Visit Alconox, LLC at IMTS, at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 12-17, 2022. Stop by East Building, Level 2, Booth #121340 to receive our unique gifts, expert technical support for your critical cleaning applications, and detergent samples. Our critical cleaning detergents are…
Cleaning General Compounding Pharmacy Residues
Q: What can you recommend for cleaning glassware used in a compounding pharmacy?
A: For cleaning related to general compounding pharmacy residues via a washer, we would look to the same low foaming detergents used in pharmaceutical CIP systems as laid out here:
Using Concentrated Detergent Directly
Q: For ease of use, we would like to use the concentrated detergent in our lab directly, then add water. Any issues with that?
A: For Alconox, LLC manufactured detergents intended for manual / clean out of place use, we recommend making prior dilutions for usage of the detergents with known concentrations. However, an alternative would be to add a small amount of detergent concentrate (powder or liquid)….
Using Tergazyme To Clean Speculums
Q: What is the right way to use Tergazyme to clean speculums?
A: This is a vital part of Healthcare and Medical Device instrument reprocessing and re-use, whether it is a speculum or related equipment including forceps, scalpel handles, trocars, etc. The below typical questions are addressed in the following TechNote….
Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Detergent Separation
Q: Can you elaborate on stored detergent separation of powders? Is this a concern? A: In short, not a concern. This can be addressed for both diluted and concentrates. A diluted powder solution of ~1-2% does not tend to separate even if chilled. It is biodegradable and will have microbial growth. Hence the 1-2 week stability we recommend.
