Application: Clean-in-Place (CIP)

Clean-in-Place (CIP) SSOP

Sterilex Ultra CIP (Solution 1) and Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution (Solution 2) is a hard surface disinfectant and is designed to solve the most difficult sanitation challenges and remove biofilm*. Sterilex Ultra CIP is formulated with a defoamer to allow PerQuat® chemistry to be used in CIP systems. Application of Sterilex Ultra CIP + Sterilex […]

Why CIP Systems are Vulnerable to Biofilm Seeding Dispersal

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Biofilms are structured microbial communities encased in an extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) matrix that shields embedded organisms from stressors and antimicrobials. When conditions shift (e.g., nutrient change, temperature or pH shifts), biofilms transition into dispersion: specialized cells detach, become mobile “seeds,” and relocate with the circulating fluid to new surfaces. This seeding dispersal is a […]

Water Return Line Disinfection at an Aseptic Dairy Manufacturer

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Issue After being stagnant for a year, the waterline was visibly foul upon reopening. The plant did not have a Clean-in-Place (CIP) disinfection process in place and reached out to Sterilex for a solution. Background An aseptic dairy manufacturer contacted Sterilex for sanitation recommendations prior to bringing a water return line back online for production. […]

Sterilex Ultra Soft Metal Disinfectant Cleaner + Soft Metal Activator

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DIN Reg. #02463598 Sterilex Ultra Soft Metal Activator is used with Sterilex Ultra Soft Metal Disinfectant Cleaner to create a solution which is compatible with a wide array of soft metals, such as aluminum (see Compatibility Chart on the catalog sheet). Sterilex Ultra Soft Metal Activator and Sterilex Ultra Soft Metal Disinfectant Cleaner can be […]

Ultra Soft Metal Activator

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Ultra Soft Metal Activator must only be used with Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution 1 or Sterilex Ultra CIP to create a solution compatible with a wide range of soft metals including aluminum (refer to the Materia Compatibility section). When combined with Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution 1 and Sterilex Ultra CIP, Ultra Soft Metal […]

Sterilex Ultra CIP

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EPA Reg. #63761-8 Sterilex Ultra CIP is specifically designed for Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems to enhance sanitation and kill resistant pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. This EPA-registered disinfectant actively kills harmful organisms such as Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, and spoilage organisms like Zygosaccharomyces parabailii within CIP systems. To activate the solution, mix Sterilex Ultra CIP with either Sterilex Ultra Activator […]

Sterilex® Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution 1 + Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution

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EPA Reg. #63761-8 Sterilex Ultra Disinfectant Cleaner Solution 1 combined with Sterilex Ultra Activator delivers advanced biofilm and pathogen control for food processing and water treatment facilities. This EPA-registered formulation effectively eliminates a broad spectrum of pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, Campylobacter spp.. Leading food manufacturers across the United States have adopted Sterilex products […]