Cleaning concentration guidelines
Recommended concentrations for effectiveness
Cleaning concentration affects solvency and foaming. General guidance:
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manual or spray: follow manufacturer nominal concentration, commonly 1-5 percent for concentrated detergents;
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immersion/ultrasonic: 2-8 percent depending on residue;
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solvent: use manufacturer-specified pure solvent or controlled dilutions for azeotropic blends.
ZESTRON supplies concentration guides and titration methods for process control.
Importance of dilution
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under-dilution reduces effectiveness and increases cycle time;
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over-dilution wastes chemistry and can change pH or inhibitor levels;
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maintain bath life via regular monitoring, makeup dosing, and scheduled change-outs.
ZESTRON offers software tools and on-site services to maintain optimal concentrations and bath health.