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Sterilex® Ultra Cip & Ultra Activator Solution

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Sterilex® Ultra Cip & Ultra Activator Solution is based on PerQuat® technology, is a two-part liquid concentrate that is mixed together at time of use. It is an EPA-registered disinfectant approved to kill organisms such as Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli and spoilage organisms and reduce spore-forming bacteria in CIP systems and brine injection/needle sanitation systems.

Product Type: Cleaner, Disinfectant Products

Application Area: Breweries, Clean-in-place Applications, Food Silos, Heat Exchangers, Pipes, Pool, Poultry, Tanks, Water System

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Carbon Steel, Copper, Metal, Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Stainless Steel

Certifications & Compliance: EPA Registered

Features: Highly Versatile

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Benefits

Proprietary PerQuat Technology:

  • EPA-registered product approved to disinfect surfaces, kill biofilm bacteria as well penetrate and remove biofilm (Kills 99.9999% of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in biofilms. Biofilm label claims are approved for specific applications only.)

Easy and Safe to Use:

  • Easy to mix, foam and use as soak or circulate
  • Versatile product applications

Enhances CIP Sanitation Programs:

  • Has been shown to increase shelf life of finished products.
  • Broad spectrum killing ability.
  • Effective against mold, mildew, spore-forming bacteria* and other spoilage organisms.
  • Used for both remediation of microbial challenges as well as rotational maintenance usage.

Environmental Impact:

  • Non-acid
  • Not formulated with phosphates or VOCs
  • Compatible with wastewater systems

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Dairy CIP (fillers, HTST, DMC, tanks, piping)
  • Breweries/wineries
  • Injector needles and injector sanitation systems
  • Tenderizers
  • Chillers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Poultry and swine waterline sanitization
  • Process water systems
  • Pools and spas
Directions for Use
  • Sterilex Ultra CIP and Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution is approved as a disinfectant, sanitizer, biocide, algicide and biofilm removal agent. (*Kills 99.9999% of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in biofilms. Biofilm label claims are approved for specific applications only.)
  • Should be applied at <90ºF water temperatures.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear (Sterilex Ultra CIP), Clear (Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution)
Odor
Odorless (Sterilex Ultra CIP), Odorless (Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Foam (Sterilex Ultra CIP)Low
Specific Gravity (20ºC, Sterilex Ultra CIP)1 - 1.03
pH Value (Sterilex Ultra CIP)3.01 - 6.2
Average Freezing Point (Sterilex Ultra CIP)23.0ºF
Foam (Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution)None
Specific Gravity (20ºC, Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution)1.15 - 1.2
pH Value (Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution)11 - 14
Average Freezing Point (Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution)22.46ºF

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Statement of Guarantee
  • This product is registered as an antimicrobial product and can be used on food contact and non-food contact surfaces under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) by the Office of Pesticide Programs, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • The products can be used in USDA and FDA-inspected facilities when used according to the label directions.
  • It is a violation of Federal law to use a registered product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
  • The EPA registration number appearing on the label provides access to documentation regarding these products.

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility
  • Compatibility chart for dilutions of Sterilex Ultra CIP and Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution
  • Compatibility testing conducted for 10 consecutive days (14,400 minutes of use). Simulates 5.5 years of daily treatments.

Metal Compatibility
304 Stainless Compatible
316 Stainless Compatible
Copper Compatible
Carbon Steel Semi-Compatible¹
Cast Iron Non-Compatible³
Galvanized Non-Compatible⁴
Brass Non-Compatible⁵
Aluminum Non-Compatible⁴

Plastic Compatibility
HDPE Compatible
LDPE Compatible
Polyethylene Compatible
Polypropylene Compatible
PVC Compatible
Teflon Compatible
Kalrez Compatible
Delrin (polyacetal) Compatible
EPDM Compatible
BUNA-N Compatible
PET Compatible
Viton Semi-Compatible²
Polycarbonate Non-Compatible⁶

  • ¹Minimal rusting observed, same compatibility as water
  • ²Decomposition observed after 3 days of continuous exposure (4,320 minutes)
  • ³Can cause rusting on clean cast iron surface (similar to water)
  • ⁴Corrosion
  • ⁵Severe oxidation
  • ⁶Causes material decomposition

Packaging & Availability

Packaging
Sterilex Ultra CIP Item Codes
5-gallon 08005CIP
55-gallon 08055CIP
275-gallon 08275CIP
Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution Item Codes
5-gallon 08005SUA
55-gallon 08055SUA
275-gallon 08275SUA

Storage & Handling

Storage

Sterilex Ultra CIP:

  • Keep product in closed original container when not in use.
  • Store in a cool area away from potential sources of heat, open flames, sunlight or other chemicals.
  • Product should be stored below 90ºF.

Sterilex Ultra Activator Solution:

  • Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
  • Use only receptacles specifically permitted for this product.