Tergajet Phosphate Free Powdered Detergent Product Details
- pH of 1% solution: 11.5
- Flash Point (degrees F): None
- Phosphate Content (as Phosphorus): 0%
- Organic Carbon (% calculated w/w): 8.5%
- Surface Tension 1% Sol’n (Dyne/cm): 33
- Percent active ingredients: 100%
- Color: White
- Form: Powder
- Solubility in Water: Completely Soluble to 10% (w/w)
- Hard Water Effectiveness: Highly Effective
- Biodegradability: Biodegradable
- Foam Tendency: Low Foaming
- Shelf Life: Two years from the date of manufacture
Low-Foaming Powdered Detergent
- Concentrated to save you money
- Phosphate-free, biodegradable and readily disposable
- Use to pass your cleaning validation tests for lab accreditation and plant inspection approval • Low foaming heavy duty detergent for high performance results
- Free rinsing to give you reliable results and no interfering residues
- Ideal for under-counter and floor standing lab washing machines
Water testing labware cleaning, phosphate sensitive lab equipment cleaning, hospital instruments, optical components, pharmaceutical apparatus, cosmetics manufacturing equipment, tissue culture ware, plate glass, metal castings, forgings and stampings, industrial parts, animal cages, electronic components, tanks and reactors USDA food contact surface cleaning compliant. FDA certified.
Used to remove:
Soil, radioisotopes, radioactivity, organics, grit, grime, slime, grease, tars, resins, fats, oils, blood, tissue, particulates, inorganic residues, chemical and solvents.
Surfaces cleaned:
Recommended for glass, stainless steel, PTFE, ceramic, cement and alkali resistant plastics and metals. Tergajet is inhibited for Aluminum. Corrosion testing is advisable.
Cleaning method:
Laboratory warewashers, dishwashers, washer-sterilizers, washersanitizers, cart washers, spray washers, electrocleaning, ultrasonic cleaners, clean-inplace and manual cleaning if proper skin and eye protection is used.
Directions:
Follow machine manufacturer’s directions and use the powder detergent receptacles. In general, use 1/2 - 1% hot water wash cycle solutions (1 1/4 - 2 1/2 Tbsp. per gal., 3/4 - 1 1/4 oz. per gal. or 5-10 grams per liter -- most machines need 2 1/2 oz. added at a typical 2 gal. wash cycle). For manual, soak, circulate or ultrasonic use, make a 1% solution in warm or hot water. For abrasive scrubbing, make a paste. For difficult soils, raise water temperature and use more detergent. Wear protective gloves and eyewear when handling. RINSE THOROUGHLY--preferably with running water. For critical cleaning, do final or all rinsing in distilled, deionized or purified water. For food contact surfaces, rinse with potable water. Used on a wide range of glass, ceramic, plastic and metal surfaces. Corrosion testing is advisable.
Chemical Description
Tergajet is a highly alkaline detergent containing sodium carbonate, silicate of soda, and surfactants. Tergajet is biodegradable and water soluble. Tergajet is non-ionic.
Cleaning Validation Methods
Test a parameter of rinse water before and after rinsing the cleaned surface. No significant change in the parameter indicates no detectable residue. Parameters measured include: pH, conductivity, resistance, spectrographic methods, total organic carbon, and surface analysis
Health Safety Information
- OSHA Hazardous Ingredients: None
- RCRA Hazardous Class: Non-Hazardous
- EPA Priority Pollutants: None
- DOT Hazardous Classification: Non-Hazardous
- Oral Toxicity: LD50 < 5000 mg/kg oral rat
- Eye Irritation: Serious eye irritant
- Latex Content: None in detergent, packaging materials or adhesives
- VOC Content: 0%
- Carcinogenicity: NTP = No IARC = No OSHA = No
- All ingredients in Alcojet are listed in TSCA inventory. USDA NSF cat A1
Precautions
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not take internally. In case of contact immediately flush skin with plenty of water. For eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately. A Material Safety Data Sheet is available here.