Custom Detergent Formulations
Q. Does Alconox, Inc. make custom detergent formulations to solve special cleaning problems?
A. Yes, Alconox, Inc. will make custom formulations to solve special cleaning problems. Of course we always try to solve cleaning problems with off the shelf cleaners, but if there are special cleaning needs that cannot be met using regular Alconox brand cleaners, then where the size of business warrants manufacturing a new formulation, we will make custom detergents.
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Cleaning Machine Oil with Liquinox
Q. We are cleaning straight machine oil off parts, followed by a Ozonics 203 dip. We have a vapor degreaser but stopped using it due to odors & EPA exhaust concerns. I plan to use Liquinox in a strong concentration to remove the residual oil and Ozonics 203. I plan to use the degreaser as a heated ultrasonic cleaner. What concentration would you recommend? This would be followed by our final u.s. cleaning using 2% Liquinox & dual cascading D.I. water.
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Aqueous Detergent Selection
Q. What are the key considerations when selecting an aqueous cleaning detergent?
A. Critical cleaning requires careful selection of cleaning chemistry and methods to ensure adequate performance without sacrificing either work safety or benign environmental impact. Key considerations include: Type of substrate, Type of soil, part complexity, level of cleanliness required, manufacturing process, cleaning efficiency, environmental consideration.
Learn more by downloading The Alconox Product Catalog and Detergent Selection Guide.
Pharmaceutical Residue Removal: Iron Sucrose
Q. Which Alconox brand cleaners are suitable for the removal of iron sucrose?
A. Iron Sucrose is water soluble therefore it can be cleaned by either Citranox or Liquinox. Find out more about Citranox and Liquinox by downloading technical bulletins or MSDS at www.alconox.com.
Cleaning Machined PTFE Parts
Q. I just received your chapter on cleaning SOPs and I look forward to reading it. In parallel, I was hoping to get your thoughts or a bit of advice on how to create and implement cleanliness specifications/processes for machined (PTFE) plastic parts. Cutting fluid for the machining center is basically a water soluble vegetable oil-based fluid. The use of this plastic manifold and cover is within an electro-mechanical-fluidic subsystem (“Delivery Module”). This delivery module accumulates a quantity of 59wt% Hydrogen Peroxide that has been … Click to Read The Full Question and Answer.