What is this acidic CIP cleaner used for?

It is used in CIP loops to remove mineral scale and inorganic deposits and to support passivation routines on stainless steel surfaces, depending on process design and compatibility.

What information is needed to quote the right grade?

Share your deposit type (scale), metallurgy (e.g., 304/316 and any elastomers), operating temperature, circulation time, target dilution, foam constraints, volume, packaging, destination, and documentation needs (SDS/TDS/COA).

Are low-foam options available for CIP circuits?

Yes—foam profile, acid strength, and inhibitor packages can be aligned to CIP circuit requirements and process constraints.

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Acidic CIP Cleaner (Nitric/Phosphoric)

Acidic CIP concentrate for removal of mineral scale and inorganic deposits in closed-loop cleaning systems, with passivation-support capability on stainless steel surfaces and low-foam options for high-turbulence CIP circuits.

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Packaging: 200 L drums / 1000 L IBC / bulk (as applicable)

Documentation: SDS / TDS / COA on request

Foam profile & inhibitor package aligned to your circuit

Designed for CIP realities

Acid step chemistry should rinse clean, control foaming, and protect the metallurgy while removing inorganic load.

Targets hardness scale and mineral films (carbonate/mineral salts)
Supports stainless passivation routines (process-dependent)
Low-foam options for spray devices, return lines, and high-flow circulation
Inhibitor options to manage corrosion risk in mixed-metal systems

Final performance depends on deposit type, water hardness, temperature, turbulence/flow, and time-in-loop. We quote the grade after confirming your SOP and metallurgy.

Overview

Nitric/phosphoric acidic CIP cleaners are typically used as the “acid step” in multi-stage CIP programs to remove inorganic deposits that alkaline cleaners do not fully address. This product is positioned for plants that need consistent descaling performance, controlled foaming, and predictable rinsing for repeat procurement.

Scale removal

Targets hardness scale and mineral films. Useful where heat transfer surfaces lose efficiency due to deposits.

Passivation support

Can be used within passivation-support routines on stainless steel depending on SOP, metallurgy, and approval requirements.

Low-foam performance

Foam control options for spray balls, high shear returns, and tight CIP tanks where foam causes level/overflow issues.

Note: “beerstone” and “milkstone” vary by plant chemistry and process. Share your deposit description (photos help) and we’ll recommend the suitable grade window and operating conditions.

Commercial & supply details

What we can align to your buying spec and approvals.

Acid strength: light / standard / high-strength (grade-dependent)
Foam profile: low-foam / controlled foam (CIP hardware dependent)
Inhibitors: metallurgy-driven options (SS focus; mixed-metal on request)
Packaging: 200 L drum, 1000 L IBC, bulk (as applicable)
Documentation: SDS/TDS/COA + declarations where available
Lane terms: MOQ and lead time depend on destination & volume

Transport classification and labeling depend on the final acid system and concentration. We confirm after grade selection.

Applications

Typical usage patterns. Tell us your circuit, soils, and constraints and we’ll align the right specification.

Mineral scale removal in CIP loops (heat exchangers, tanks, piping, fillers)
Acid rinse steps to manage inorganic load between alkaline washes
Periodic descaling maintenance programs (dairy, beverage, food, process plants)
Stainless surface conditioning where passivation support is required (SOP dependent)
Beerstone/milkstone reduction where compatible and validated by your process

Circuit compatibility notes

Compatibility depends on metallurgy, elastomers, temperature, and exposure time.

Designed for stainless steel circuits (304/316) when used per SOP
Mixed-metal circuits (copper alloys, carbon steel) require inhibitor selection and validation
Elastomer compatibility (EPDM/NBR/FKM) must be confirmed for temperature and concentration

If you can share your gasket/elastomer spec and maximum temperature, we’ll narrow the grade window faster.

What to include in your inquiry

A short message that produces a usable offer and correct grade selection.

Deposit type (carbonate scale / mixed mineral / beerstone / milkstone)
CIP assets: tanks, HX plates, fillers, valves, spray devices
Circuit metallurgy (304/316, any copper/carbon steel sections)
Elastomers/gaskets (EPDM/NBR/FKM) + max operating temperature
Circulation flow/turbulence constraints (if known) + foam constraint
Temperature window and contact time (typical CIP step duration)
Target dilution range (if known) and rinse water quality/hardness (if known)
Volume (one-time/monthly) + packaging (drum/IBC/bulk)
Destination (city/country/port) + documentation needs (SDS/TDS/COA)

If you have a current CIP acid, share its TDS and SOP steps so we can match equivalency and performance faster.

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How it fits into a CIP program

Typical placement and operating guidance. Always follow your site SOP and the supplied SDS/TDS.

CIP & chemical handling guides

Step placement

Commonly used after alkaline wash and intermediate rinse to remove inorganic scale, then followed by a final rinse (and sanitizer step if applicable).

Control parameters

Performance is driven by concentration, temperature, turbulence/flow, and time. Monitoring pH/conductivity helps maintain repeatability.

Rinse profile

Designed for predictable rinsing in closed loops. Final rinse criteria typically set by conductivity/pH and process requirements.

Typical dilution guidance (range)

Actual ratios depend on deposit load, water hardness, temperature, and metallurgy.

Routine acid rinse

0.5–1.5% for frequent cycles with light inorganic load.

Standard descaling

1.5–3.0% for typical hardness scale in heat transfer circuits.

Heavy deposits

3.0–5.0% (or per SOP) where deposit load is higher; validate corrosion control.

For circulation cleaning: dose to target concentration, heat to SOP temperature, circulate for the time window, then rinse until conductivity/pH returns to baseline. Refresh solution when reaction/neutralization indicates exhaustion.

Safety & incompatibilities (summary)

Align with the SDS for the supplied grade.

Do not mix with bleach/hypochlorite or oxidizers (risk of hazardous gases).
Use appropriate PPE and ensure ventilation and emergency wash stations.
Control temperature and dwell time to manage corrosion risk.
Verify elastomer compatibility at operating temperature before adoption.
Treat spent solutions per local regulations and plant procedures.

Need an end-to-end CIP program? We can propose a matched alkaline + acid + sanitizer set.

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Typical specifications & formats

Values depend on grade and customer requirements. Confirm details on quotation (TDS/COA).

Quality & documentation

Type

Acidic CIP cleaner (nitric/phosphoric blend)

Form

Concentrate (dilution per SOP/process)

Target soils

Hardness scale, mineral films, inorganic deposits; beerstone/milkstone case-dependent

Foam profile

Low-foam / controlled foam options for CIP circuits

Appearance

Clear to slightly hazy liquid (grade-dependent)

pH (neat)

< 1 (typical; confirm per grade)

Density

Typically 1.10–1.30 g/cm³ @ 20°C (grade-dependent)

Compatibility

Selected by metallurgy and elastomer set; inhibitor options for mixed-metal circuits

Use method

CIP circulation; soak/recirculation for assets as applicable

Documentation

SDS / TDS / COA on request

Packaging

200 L drums, 1000 L IBC, bulk (as applicable)

Shelf life

Typically 12–24 months sealed (confirm per grade and storage conditions)

Specifications may vary depending on batch, origin, and packaging selection. We provide a confirmed specification set within the quotation and supporting documents.

Documentation & quality

We support industrial procurement workflows with documentation suited to onboarding, audits, and repeat shipments. Documents are supplied per request and confirmed per grade.

SDS

Safety Data Sheet with hazard classification, PPE guidance, and first aid measures.

TDS

Technical Data Sheet covering typical properties, dilution guidance, and application notes.

COA

Certificate of Analysis per batch (typical) with key QC parameters.

If your site requires specific declarations or onboarding templates, attach them to your inquiry so we can confirm availability.

Request a quotation

Tell us your CIP circuit, deposit type, and constraints. We’ll respond with a procurement-ready offer: grade recommendation, typical properties, documentation availability, packaging, origin options, and lead time.

Grade matching

Acid strength, foam profile, and inhibitors aligned to metallurgy, deposits, and SOP.

Commercial clarity

MOQ, packaging, lead time, and routing aligned to your destination and volume.

Documentation set

SDS/TDS/COA provided per request, with additional declarations where available.

For urgent shutdowns, include your required delivery date, destination, and packaging preference in the message.

RFQ form

We route this to the industrial-cleaning supply lane.

Tip: share your CIP SOP (steps, temperatures, times), plus any corrosion observations or gasket swelling issues. This helps us select inhibitor and foam profile correctly.