Choosing an Alconox, LLC Detergent: pH, Foaming, Phosphate and Use Rates Side by Side
Typical data for 15 Alconox detergents in one table: form, pH, surfactants, foaming, phosphate content, washer compatibility and use rate, plus quick picks by cleaning job.
Application Note: Extended Shelf Life for Alconox, LLC Detergents
Alconox, LLC is pleased to announce that we have extended the shelf life of our critical cleaning detergents from 2 years (24 months) to 3.5 years (42 months). This significant improvement in shelf life is based on extensive stability testing, and our goal of continuous improvement. Thus ensuring the continued reliability and performance of….
Diluted Detergent Shelf Life
Q: Why is it that the 2% diluted Solujet only has a shelf life of 2 weeks from the date of dilution? This differs radically from the 2 year shelf life of concentrated Solujet. Sure isn’t there a mistake? A: A very fair and common question. Read more…………
A Solution For Using An Expired Detergent Solution
Q: Is there any damage that could be caused to our parts if they were washed in the Liquinox Solution after being expired for 5 days? Would reprocessing the products in Non Expired Solution be a safe resolution? A: As discussed here, Using Expired Detergent, the cleaning in expired Liquinox detergent….
Cleaning Probiotics with Low Foaming Detergent
Q: We are a medium-sized production company, focused on probiotic manufacturing. We would like a low foaming detergent to clean our stainless steel production tanks and lines. The residue can be quite challenging.
A: Residue from probiotics, which are microorganisms, will be proteinaceous and organic in nature. These residues can be adherent and challenging to remove, especially when a low foaming detergent is required. Recall that low foaming surfactants tend to be less good at emulsifying, and a reliance on chemistry is required for the predominant cleaning mechanism.
