Description

A specific formulation which shows an excellent cleaning efficiency already at very low dosing rates in alkaline solutions up to 30°Bé (approx. 300 g/l NaOH). The contained dispersants and special surfactants can dissolve, soften, and remove organic residues, sugar carbon and organic sugar degradation products quickly. They also prevent the re-accumulation of deposits formed on the evaporator surface.

Benefits

• The special combination of soft complexing agents and surfactants causes faster removal of the deposits from the metal surfaces

• The surface tension between the phases is reduced

• Silicates are dispersed which would otherwise not be removed

• The effectiveness of water jet or acidic cleaning is increased

• The redeposition and adhesion to the heat surfaces are prevented by the dispersants.

During chemical cleaning operations in the cane sugar industry the following advantages have proved a success when adding KEBOPLEX SP:

• The dissolution of sugar decomposition products and other inconvenient organic components (e.g. waxes from the cane, proteins and other gelatinous substances) in alkaline solutions is considerably improved and accelerated

• At the alkaline treatment with NaOH solutions of different concentration and when adding 1 - 5 % sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) calcium compounds such as calcium oxalate, calcium sulfate a.s.o. being difficult to dissolve are transformed into acid soluble compounds by adding KEBOPLEX SP. As a result the treatment period is shortened

• At rinsings with water the detached sludge can easily be removed. Consequently the requirement of acid at a subsequent acidification is considerably reduced

• KEBOPLEX SP is even resistant to high temperatures and effective

• It can be used for alkali concentrations up to approx. 30°Bé (25 %)