DETERGENT SELECTION GUIDE
30 Glenn St., Suite 309, White Plains, NY 10603 USA • ++(914)9484040 • [email protected] • alconox.com
INDUSTRY/APPLICATION KEY CONCERNS ARTICLES CLEANED/SOILS REMOVED CLEANING METHOD CLEANER: Powder Liquid
Laboratories Glass, metal, plastic labware, ceramics, tissue culture, porcelain, clean Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
Reproducible results, no interfering rooms, animal cages, bioreactors, tubing, benches, safety equipment. Machine, power spray, labware washer, ALCOJET DETOJET
residues, extending equipment life. washer-sterilizer, cage-washers TERGAJET (p-free) SOLUJET (p-free)
Maintaining laboratory accreditation.
Tubes, reusable pipets. Siphon-type washer-rinsers ALCOTABS (tablet)
Laboratory safety.
Microbiology, water lab, and environmental sampling. Phosphate- Field, manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAJET (p-free) LIQUINOX (p-free)
sensitive labware. EPA procedures. (Acid for water rinse cycle.) Machine washer, labware washer TERGAJET (p-free) SOLUJET-base
CITRAJET-acid
Radioactive equipment/contaminants. Stopcock grease. Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX DETONOX
Machine washer, warewasher ALCOJET KEYLAJET
Trace metals, metal oxides, scale, salts, starches, amines. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
Machine washer, warewasher CITRAJET (p-free)
Proteinaceous soils, biowastes, tissue, blood and other body fluids, Manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAZYME DETOJET
fermentation residues. Glassware washer ALCOJET DETOJET
TERGAJET (p-free) SOLUJET (p-free)
Glassware needing surfactant or metal-free cleaning for enzyme Soak ALNOCHROMIX
kinetics, tissue culture, pipet soaking and trace inorganics.
Medical Device Manufacturing Cutting and machining oils, lubricants, mold release, Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
Passing cleaning validation for FDA good environmental residue. DETONOX
manufacturing practices, EU regulations Machine washer, power wash, CIP ALCOJET SOLUJET (p-free)
and similar requirements. Stainless TERGAJET (p-free)
steel, titanium, plastics and other device
Inorganic residues, salts, metallics, oxidation. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
substrates.
Machine washer, power wash, CIP CITRAJET (p-free)
SOLUJET (p-free)
Reprocessing: protein, organic, biologic films and related residues. Manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAZYME DETOJET
Machine washer, power wash, CIP ALCOJET
Pharmaceutical Titanium dioxide, petrolatum, oils, emulsions, ointments, carbopols, Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
Passing cleaning validation for FDA good lacquers, zinc oxides, steroids, alcohols, sugars, and Eudragit* (L/S/ Machine washer, power wash, CIP ALCOJET SOLUJET (p-free)
manufacturing practices, EU regulations L30/D55/NE30D) polymers. TERGAJET (p-free)
and similar requirements. Stainless steel,
Inorganic residues, salts, metallics, pigments. Eudragit* (E/RL/RS/E100) Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
elastomers, glassware and other pharma
polymers, amphoterics, coatings, amines, ethers, starches, alkaloids. Machine washer, power wash, CIP CITRAJET (p-free)
substrates.
Biotech/Biopharma Inorganic residues, salts, buffering solutions. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
Passing cleaning validation for FDA good Machine washer, power wash, CIP CITRAJET (p-free)
manufacturing practices, EU regulations SOLUJET (p-free)
and similar requirements. Stainless
Protein, organic, cellular and fermentation residues. R/O, U/F Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
steel, elastomers, glassware, polymeric
membranes. TERGAZYME DETOJET
filter membranes and other biopharma
substrates. Machine washer, power wash, CIP ALCOJET DETOJET
SOLUJET (p-free)
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*Eudragit® is a registered trademark of Evonik Röhm GmbH LLC. To purchase detergent, contact your laboratory, healthcare, or industrial supply dealer, locate a dealer at alconox.com/dealers, or purchase direct at alconox.com/products
DETERGENT SELECTION GUIDE
30 Glenn St., Suite 309, White Plains, NY 10603 USA • ++(914)9484040 •
[email protected] • alconox.com
INDUSTRY/APPLICATION KEY CONCERNS ARTICLES CLEANED/SOILS REMOVED CLEANING METHOD CLEANER: Powder Liquid
Healthcare/Veterinary Surgical, anaesthetic, and examining instruments and equipment. Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
Effective preparation for sterilization, longer Catheters and tubes. Machine washer, sani-sterilizer ALCOJET DETOJET
instrument life. Reduced waste.
Blood, body fluids, tissue on instruments. Manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAZYME DETOJET
Electronics Circuit boards, assemblies, screens, parts, conductive residues, resins, Manual, ultrasonic, soak DETERGENT 8
Avoid conductive residues, avoid CFCs, rosins, fluxes, particulates, salts. Machine washer, power spray LUMINOX (neutral pH)
pass cleaning criteria. board and screen washers
Ceramic insulators and components. Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
LUMINOX (neutral pH)
Parts washers ALCOJET SOLUJET (p-free)
LUMINOX (neutral pH)
Cosmetics Product contact surfaces (acids for pigments and salts). Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX DETONOX-base
Avoid cross-contamination. Passing Titanium dioxide, petrolatum, oils, emulsions, ointments, CITRANOX-acid
cleaning validation for FDA good carbopols, lacquers, zinc oxides. Parts washers, power spray ALCOJET SOLUJET-base
manufacturing practices. Stainless steel, CITRAJET-acid
glass, plastic, elastomer cleaning. KEYLAJET-base
Optics Glass, ceramic, porcelain, stainless steel, plastic, rubber. Oils, Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
Clean parts. Avoiding volatile solvents, chemicals, particulates.
strong acids, and other hazardous Machine washer, power wash ALCOJET DETOJET
chemicals. TERGAJET (p-free) SOLUJET (p-free)
Delicate substrates/neutral for waste. Manual, ultrasonic, soak LUMINOX
Machine washer, pressure spray (neutral pH)
Cannabis Glassware, processing tools, extraction vessels, boiling flasks, and Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
Critically clean cannabis, CBD and clean-in-place (CIP) manufacturing equipment. Sticky oils, waxes, DETONOX
related botanical labware, glassware, and resins. Parts washers, power spray ALCOJET KEYLAJET
instrumentation, and processing and
Irrigation lines, pesticide and organic water build up. Manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAZYME
extraction equipment, is vital. Ensures strain
to strain, and batch to batch processing is
kept clean and contaminant free.
Photovoltaic Glass and metal substrates. Manual, ultrasonic, soak LIQUINOX (p-free)
Thin film solar module manufacturing Machine wash, pressure wash, CIP DETOJET
requires clean glass and metal substrates
Removal of salt and inorganic buildup. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
for optimum yield.
Machine wash, pressure wash, CIP CITRAJET (p-free)
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*Eudragit® is a registered trademark of Evonik Röhm GmbH LLC. To purchase detergent, contact your laboratory, healthcare, or industrial supply dealer, locate a dealer at alconox.com/dealers, or purchase direct at alconox.com/products
DETERGENT SELECTION GUIDE
30 Glenn St., Suite 309, White Plains, NY 10603 USA • ++(914)9484040 •
[email protected] • alconox.com
INDUSTRY/APPLICATION KEY CONCERNS ARTICLES CLEANED/SOILS REMOVED CLEANING METHOD CLEANER: Powder Liquid
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Stainless steel, food contact equipment, industrial fryers/grease Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
Food and beverage processing equipment buildup, oils, and food residues. DETONOX
must be critically cleaned per FDA Machine wash, pressure wash, CIP ALCOJET SOLUJET (p-free)
and related requirements ensuring
Oxides, scale, trace metals, salts, milkstone and corrosion. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
safe, contamination free products, and
prolonging of equipment life. Machine wash, pressure wash, CIP CITRAJET (p-free)
Filter membranes, proteins, biofouling. Manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAZYME DETOJET
Machine wash, pressure wash, CIP DETOJET
SOLUJET (p-free)
Foodservice Stainless steel, food contact equipment, industrial fryers/grease Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX PFS LIQUINOX (p-free)
Avoid interfering residues on food-contact buildup, oils, and food residues. DETONOX
equipment and effectively remove soils Machine wash, pressure wash, CIP ALCOJET
commonly found in food operations. (For
Oxides, scale, trace metals, salts, milkstone and corrosion. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
complete foodservice detergent selection
guide, visit AlconoxFoodservice.com) Machine wash, pressure wash, CIP CITRAJET (p-free)
Filter membranes, proteins, biofouling. Manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAZYME
Filter Cleaning General cleaning of fouled UF membrane and RO modules. Soaking, recirculation CIP ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
Returning reusable RO and UF filters to CITRANOX (p-free)
specified flux requires thorough, residue High pressure CIP or other low foaming ALCOJET SOLUJET (p-free)
free cleaning. requirement DETOJET
CITRAJET (p-free)
Removal of proteinaceous and similar residues. Soaking, recirculation CIP TERGAZYME
Environmental Glass, metal, plastic labware, ceramics, tissue culture, porcelain, clean Manual, ultrasonic, soak LIQUINOX (p-free)
Reproducible results, no interfering rooms, animal cages, bioreactors, tubing, benches, safety equipment. Machine, power spray, labware washer, TERGAJET (p-free) SOLUJET (p-free)
residues, extending equipment life. washer-sterilizer, cage-washers
Maintaining laboratory accreditation.
Tubes, reusable pipets. Siphon-type washer-rinsers ALCOTABS (tablet)
Laboratory safety.
Microbiology, water lab, and environmental sampling. Phosphate- Field, manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAJET (p-free) LIQUINOX (p-free)
sensitive labware. EPA procedures. (Acid for water rinse cycle). Machine washer, labware washer TERGAJET (p-free) SOLUJET-base
CITRAJET-acid
Trace metals, metal oxides, scale, salts, starches, amines. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
Machine washer, warewasher CITRAJET (p-free)
Nuclear Laboratory decontamination, pipes, tools, protective equipment. Ultrasonic, soak, scrubbing, spray ALCONOX DETERGENT 8
Avoid waste interference. Reactor cavity decontamination. Manual, soak, high pressure spray DETERGENT 8
Tattoo Equipment Blood, body fluids, tissue on instruments. Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX DETOJET
Equipment used for tattooing TERGAZYME
and piercing must be cleaned
throughly prior to disinfection.
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*Eudragit® is a registered trademark of Evonik Röhm GmbH LLC. To purchase detergent, contact your laboratory, healthcare, or industrial supply dealer, locate a dealer at alconox.com/dealers, or purchase direct at alconox.com/products
DETERGENT SELECTION GUIDE
30 Glenn St., Suite 309, White Plains, NY 10603 USA • ++(914)9484040 •
[email protected] • alconox.com
INDUSTRY/APPLICATION KEY CONCERNS ARTICLES CLEANED/SOILS REMOVED CLEANING METHOD CLEANER: Powder Liquid
Precision Manufacturing Aluminum, brass, copper, and other soft metal parts. Oils, chemicals, Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX-base
Clean parts. Avoiding volatile solvents, particulates (acid for oxides, salts, buffing compounds). TERGAJET (p-free) CITRANOX-acid
strong acids, and other hazardous ALCOJET SOLUJET-base
Parts washer, power wash
chemicals. TERGAJET (p-free) CITRAJET-acid
Oxidation, metallic complexes, trace metals, rust, scale, salts, metal Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
brightening. Parts washer, power wash CITRAJET (p-free)
KEYLAJET
Delicate substrates/neutral for waste. Manual, ultrasonic, soak LUMINOX
Machine wash, pressure spray (neutral pH)
Heavily soiled steel with grease, grime, scale. Soak, ultrasonic, machine wash, KEYLAJET
spray
Passivation Removal of free iron, creating a passive layer of chromium oxide. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
The process of forming a passive layer of Machine wash, pressure wash, CIP CITRAJET (p-free)
chromium oxide on the surface of stainless
steel to protect it from corrosion.
Ultrasonics Aluminum, brass, copper, tool steel, and other soft metal parts. Manual, ultrasonic, soak CITRANOX (p-free)
Ultrasound transducers pulse sound waves Oils, chemicals, particulates (acid for oxides, salts, buffing compounds). Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX LIQUINOX (p-free)
through a solution. Allows for efficient
Stainless steel, plastics, glass with challenging, adherent residues. Manual, ultrasonic, soak ALCONOX DETONOX
mechanical energy to clean surfaces
reliably and reproducibly. Blood, body fluids, tissue on instruments, glass and labware. Manual, ultrasonic, soak TERGAZYME DETOJET
Alconox Inc. Provides Critical Cleaning Support and Cleaning Validation Guidance
Alconox Inc., with over 75 years of experience, is a proud supplier to companies requiring exacting
levels of quality control and technical service. Each product is tested by lot number, with Certificates
of Analysis available to end users with quality control or regulatory-compliance requirements.
Cleaning validation guidance includes whitepaper and reference documents, lot number traceability
of all cleaners and ingredients, cleaner toxicity and reactivity/degradation information, shelf-life
testing, residue sampling, detection methods, and written cleaning procedures.
As the critical cleaning experts, Alconox Inc. can provide valuable consulting, training, and
information to vendors, suppliers, and clients in many industries who wish to establish critical
cleaning methods and procedures.
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*Eudragit® is a registered trademark of Evonik Röhm GmbH LLC. To purchase detergent, contact your laboratory, healthcare, or industrial supply dealer, locate a dealer at alconox.com/dealers, or purchase direct at alconox.com/products
