Citrajet® Low Foaming Liquid Acid Cleaner
EMS Catalog #60532-01, 60532-04
About Citrajet®
Citrajet contains a mixture of organic acids and surfactants. Citrajet is phosphate-free.
Why Citrajet®
Citrajet is a low-foaming liquid detergent that is versatile in that it
- Is ideal for use as an acid wash or rinse
- Is concentrated to save you money
- Is phosphate-free
- Is biodegradable
- Is used to pass your cleaning and inspection approvals
- Combines acid and detergent ingredients to remove metal oxides, salts and inorganic residues
Citrajet is used to clean
- Laboratory ware
- Sampling apparatus
- Dairy equipment optical parts
- Electronic components
- Pharmaceutical apparatus
- Cosmetics manufacturing equipment
- Metal forgings
- Stampings and castings
- Industrial parts
- Pipes
- Tanks
- Boilers
- Reactors
Citrajet is used to remove
- Scale
- Metal oxides
- Metal complexes
- Trace inorganics
- Milkstone
- Soil
- Grit
- Buffing compound grime
- Grease
- Fats
- Oils
- Particulates
- Amphoteric peptides
- Deposits
- Chemical
- Solvents
Citrajet is used to clean a number of surfaces, including
- Glass
- Metal
- Stainless steel
- Porcelain
- Ceramic
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Fiberglass
Citrajet should following a cleaning method
- Laboratory warewashers
- Dishwashers
- Washer-sterilizers
- Cart washers
- Spray washers
- Electrocleaning
- Ultrasonic cleaners
- Flow through clean-in place
- Manual cleaning
Directions
- Make a fresh 1-2% solution (3-5 tbsp. per gallon, 1¼-2½ ounces per gallon, or 10-20 ml per liter) in cold, warm or hot water.
- For difficult soils, raise water temperature and use more detergent.
- Clean by soak, circulate, wipe, or ultrasonic method.
- Wear protective gloves and eyewear.
- Rinse thoroughly, preferably with running water.
- For food contact surfaces, rinse with potable water.
Cleaning Validation Methods
Test a parameter of rinse water before and after rinsing the cleaned surface, or test the clean surface. No significant change in the parameter indicates no detectable residue. Parameters measured include: pH, conductivity, total organic carbon, surface tension, and surface analysis.
Technical Data
Physical Data |
Typical Value |
pH of 1% solution |
2.5 |
Specific gravity (g/ml) |
1.10 |
Density (lbs./gal.) |
9.15 |
Flash point (degrees F) |
None |
Phosphate (as phosphorous) |
0% |
Other phosphorous compounds (as phosphorous) |
Less than 1% |
Organic carbon (% calculated w/w) |
14% |
Fragrance content |
0% |
Surface tension 1% solution (Dyne/cm) |
32 |
Color |
Pale yellow |
Form |
Liquid |
Solubility in water |
Completely soluble in all proportions |
Hard water effectiveness |
Highly effective |
Biodegradability |
Biodegradable |
Foam tendency |
Low to non-foaming |
Shelf life |
Two (2) years from the date of manufacture |
Product Information
Citrajet® Low Foaming Liquid Acid Cleaner