Nuclear

Q. What cleaner does Alconox recommend for the decontamination of nuclear reactor cavities and related equipment?

A. Alconox Inc. recommends Detergent 8® Low-Foaming Ion-Free Detergent, a non-ionic, phosphate-free, homogeneous blend of an alkanolamine, glycol ethers and an alkoxylated fatty alcohol for decontaminating nuclear reactors and

Q. What do you recommend for radioactive decontamination of stainless steel, glassware and lab equipment? We are a nuclear energy facility laboratory setting.

A. We would recommend Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner.  It can be used for radioactive decontamination of stainless steel, glassware, labware, and the like. The phosphates and chelating agents

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Q. I need to clean radioactive nuclear power plant containment surfaces and equipment. Wondering what cleaning reference documents you may have.

A. Contact Alconox Inc. technical support for the Detergent 8® nuclear power trace analysis certificate. It documents that Detergent 8® does not exceed acceptable limits for halides, chlorides, soft metals and other ingredients that might have the long-term potential to degrade the stainless steel and other sensitive components used in the nuclear power plant.

Q. How can I clean bioreactors and do you have any SOPs you can offer.
A. Liquinox is typically used for cleaning bioreactors. A 1% solution of Liquinox (1.25 oz/gal or 10 mL/L) is used to soak and scrub the bioreactor. Learn More.