Combining Aqueous Detergents
Q. We are currently cleaning using 3% Detergent 8, 2% Citranox and 2% Liquinox in separate wash cycles with rinse cycles after each wash cycle. Would there be any issues if I combined the three detergents (using the same concentrations) into one wash cycle?
A. We do not recommend combining detergents. These detergents have different cleaning mechanisms . . . Read More.
Contamination on Buna-n rubber diaphragms
Q. We are experiencing severe contamination issues on our Buna-n rubber diaphragms as delivered from the manufacturer.
A. To decontaminate buna n rubber diaphragms, soak or clean using a warm 1% Liquinox solution followed by a thorough rinse.
Cleaning Validation: Detecting Trace Residues
Q. How do I find an analytical method to detect trace residues of Alconox brand cleaners for a cleaning validation?
A. The best place to find analytical methods for detergent residue detection for either a pharmaceutical or medical device cleaning validation is by downloading our Pharmaceutical Cleaning Validation document.
Density of Alconox Detergent
Q. Do you have the density of the Alconox detergent?
A. Thanks for your request for Alconox density. Alconox is a hygroscopic dry blended powder with a density that varies with settling and humidity. The density of Alconox varies from 0.85 g/mL to 1.1 g/mL, with a typical density of 0.95 g/mL.
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Comparing Citranox to Citric Acid
Q. Is Citranox comparable to citric acid?
A. Yes, 1% Citranox® Liquid Acid Cleaner and Detergent can be used to replace the kind of cleaning achievable from 1% citric acid. The Citranox cleaner formulation is approximately 1/3 citric and other organic acids by weight…. Learn more