Vacid — Technical sheet

Description

Vacid is a controlled-foam acid detergent with high wetting and penetrating power. It quickly and effectively removes limescale deposits. Suitable for the deep cleaning of circuits, pipes, vats, tanks and reservoirs in water bottling plants, milking parlours and the food industry in general. It can be used on all materials normally found in the food industry. On low-quality steels, use at high concentrations should be avoided.

Dosage and use instructions

Rinse the installation beforehand with running water. Circulate the product at 5 to 10 g/l for 5 - 10 minutes at a temperature of 50 - 60ºC. Rinse with cold potable water. It can be used manually at 5 to 10 g/l with contact times of at least 8 minutes. Increase the dose to 50 - 100 g/l to remove old scale deposits.

Technical data

Appearance	Transparent red liquid.
pH (1%)	2.0 +/- 0.5
Density (20ºC)	1.10 +/- 0.02 g/ml

Main components

Contains phosphonates < 5 %, non-ionic surfactants < 5 %. Orthophosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid.

Presentation

22 kg.

Use or handling precautions

Danger UN No.: UN3264

	DO NOT SWALLOW
H290	May be corrosive to metals.
H315	Causes skin irritation.
H318	Causes serious eye damage.
P102	Keep out of reach of children.
P280F	Wear protective gloves, clothing and eye protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P363	Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P301+P330+P331	IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353	IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304+P340	IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338	IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P501b	Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
	Do not mix with other chemichals.

Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using the product.