Q. Why is it beneficial to use Detergent 8 when doing electronics cleaning like circuit boards and electronic components? A. For electronics cleaning, Detergent 8® Low-Foaming Ion-Free Detergent no chelating agents, halides or conductive metal cations such as sodium, and therefore it cannot leave conductive residues. Its coupling ability keeps soils suspended in the … [Read more...] about Electronics cleaning with no hazardous chemicals or volatile solvents
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Tergazyme Solution Shelf Life
Q. Do you have any suggestions about the shelf life of a 1-2% Tergazyme solution? A. Tergazyme® Enzyme-Active Powdered Detergent solutions should be used within 8 hours of dissolving the powdered detergent in water. As dry powder, Tergazyme has excellent stability with a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture. The dry Tergazyme will give a reliable and consistent … [Read more...] about Tergazyme Solution Shelf Life
Medical Device Cleaning and Biocompatibility Data
Q. What types of biocompatibility data does Alconox Inc. provide for detergents commonly used in medical device cleaning validation? A. Setting residue acceptance limits as part of your medical device cleaning validation is much easier when appropriate biocompatibility data is available about the critical cleaning detergent you are using. To help assess the biological effects … [Read more...] about Medical Device Cleaning and Biocompatibility Data
How to Clean Labware: Automated Washer Detergent
Q. When cleaning labware, Liquinox foams too much to use as a labware washer detergent. We test for phosphate, so we need a phosphate-free detergent. We need a cleaner that will clean off any testing residual on glass and plastic without leaving any interference. Can you recommend a detergent? A. Correct. You may decide to pre-soak in Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid … [Read more...] about How to Clean Labware: Automated Washer Detergent
Removing Fish Oil Residues
Q. We would like to have neutral foaming cleaning agent to clean fish oil and gelatin residue. We will also need a validatable method to test residue. A. I recommend you evaluate Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent. Liquinox is a neutral pH range, high foaming concentrated cleaner. You dilute it 1:100 or 10 mL/L to use it. For fish oil and gelatin I would use a hot … [Read more...] about Removing Fish Oil Residues