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 Ultra Activator Solution/Ultra Soft Metal Activator

Sterilex Ultra CIP and Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution/Ultra Soft Metal Activator is part of a complete CIP process. This application is an additional step during a normal CIP program. During the disinfection step, circulate the combined Sterilex Ultra CIP and Activator solution for a minimum of 20 minutes of total circulation time. This is total contact time for all surfaces in the circuit, and may need to be prolonged to account for path changes, valve pulsing etc. After the
total recommended circulation time has been completed, follow with a thorough rinse, titrating or using other means of verification to ensure all product has been removed from the system.

Shock Treatment (Initial Treatment)

When beginning use of a Sterilex CIP program, it is important to implement a shock protocol, if possible, before backing off to maintenance treatments. A shock treatment should also be used whenever a plant has an increase in counts, a new “hot spot” or experiences a sudden decrease in product shelf-life.

A shock treatment with Solution 1 and Solution 2 involves 3–5 consecutive treatments at a 1:1:10 ratio.

Maintenance Treatment (Weekly)

Following a successful shock treatment, plants can begin to experiment with use frequencies while conducting environmental monitoring in order to determine the proper use protocol.

For best results, Solution 1 and Solution 2 should be used at least weekly, if identified contamination issues are unavoidable.

CIP Usage Protocol (200 GAL System)

Complete regular CIP treatment washes and rinses prior to circulating the Sterilex CIP solution through the system.

1. 1. Refer to the SDS for proper safety protocols and recommended PPE.
   2. Pre-Rinse the system to remove all visible soils in accordance with the current CIP procedure.
   3. Use a detergent to clean more difficult soils or nonvisible soils in accordance with the current CIP procedure.
   4. Rinse the detergent from the system.
   5. Perform an acid wash step in accordance with the current CIP procedure.
      Optional: An acid wash may not be necessary if there is not a soil concern.
   6. Rinse to clear the acid from the system (move forward if acid wash is skipped).
   7. Calculation for a 200 gal total volume system:
      • 200 gal x 14 oz each per gallon of Solution 1 and Solution 2
      • 200 x 14 = 2,800 oz / 128 = 21.875 galllon of each product
   8. Prepare solution of Solution 1 and Solution 2 mixed at a 1:1:10–1:1:8 ratio for the recommended circulation time between 80–120°F.
      • Contact time for the system should be 20 minutes.
      • It is recommended that the plant verify the allotted time equals 20 minutes of contact time on the target equipment and adjust as needed (Circulation path(s) need to be verified before starting circulation).
        **For initial disinfection and for instances where the plant is having microbial counts, perform a shock treatment during this step of 3–5 consecutive runs of Solution 1 and Solution 2 allowing appropriate circulation time and rinsing after each circulation run.
   9. Rinse the system thoroughly.
      Optional: Use a Sterilex test kit or Quat/peroxide test strips to verify thorough rinsing from the system.
   10. Apply a no-rinse food sanitizer in accordance with the current CIP procedure.