Restores performance
Targets organic films that reduce heat transfer and increase energy consumption.
Product Industrial Cleaning
Caustic Cleaner for Heat Exchangers
High-alkaline cleaner concentrate formulated to remove organic fouling (oils/grease, proteins, biofilm-like films, process residues) from heat transfer equipment—helping restore heat exchange efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.
Use modes: CIP/recirculation, soak, spray (process dependent)
Foam control options: low-foam for CIP or foaming for manual cleaning
Supply: drums / IBC / bulk + SDS/COA/TDS pack
For best matching, tell us exchanger type (plate/shell/coil), soil profile, operating temperature, and whether you clean in-place or offline.
Why caustic cleaning for heat exchangers
Organic fouling creates an insulating layer that increases pressure drop and reduces heat transfer efficiency. A properly selected alkaline cleaner helps break down oils/fats and protein residues, disperses soils, and improves rinsability— enabling faster turnaround and more stable production performance.
Process-friendly options
Low-foam options for recirculation/CIP systems to protect pumps and avoid foam overflow.
Built for repeat programs
Structured supply lanes for planned shutdowns and repeat maintenance cycles.
If scale (mineral deposits) is also present, an alkaline step is typically paired with a compatible descaling step in a sequence.
Applications & use modes
This product is selected by equipment type, soil profile, and cleaning method. For heat exchangers, it is commonly used in recirculation/CIP loops or as an offline soak for disassembled plates and parts.
- Plate heat exchangers (PHE): CIP recirculation or plate soak
- Shell & tube exchangers: recirculation/flush where accessible
- Coils and jacketed systems: circulation cleaning (process dependent)
- Ancillary equipment: strainers, piping, tanks (as part of cleaning circuit)
Foam profile
Low-foam for CIP/recirculation; foaming options for manual and open-system cleaning.
Soil targeting
Optimized for organic soils; can be paired with chelants/surfactants depending on hardness and residues.
Program design
Sequence design available: alkaline clean → rinse → descaling step (if needed) → final rinse.
Typical performance targets
Guidance for procurement and program setup. Final conditions depend on soil, metallurgy, and site SOPs.
Soil removal focus
Organic films, fats/oils, proteins, process residues and dispersible soils.
System compatibility
CIP-friendly low-foam options; selection depends on pumps, spray devices, and return design.
Rinsability
Designed to rinse clean to reduce re-deposition and shorten time-to-service.
Foam & air entrainment
Foam control tailored to circuit design; low-foam options reduce overflow risk and cavitation issues.
Hard-water support
Chelation/builders can be specified to reduce hardness impact and improve cleaning consistency.
Program repeatability
Suitable for planned maintenance programs; documentation packs support QA and site approval workflows.
If mineral scale is present, consider a two-step approach: alkaline cleaner for organics + acid descaler for inorganic scale, with appropriate rinsing in between.
Typical specifications & formats
Values depend on grade and customer requirements. Confirm details on quotation.
Type
High-alkaline cleaner (concentrate)
Use method
CIP/recirculation, soak, spray, manual wash (process dependent)
Foam profile
Low-foam (CIP) or foaming (open cleaning)
Substrate note
Metallurgy-dependent; confirm compatibility with alloys and elastomers in your system
Packaging
Drums, IBC, bulk (as applicable)
Documentation
SDS / COA / TDS on request
Customization
Surfactant system, chelation package, and foam profile tailored to your circuit and soils.
Procurement lane
Spot orders or repeat procurement lanes for planned shutdown cycles.
Notes
Share your SOP limits (temperature/compatibility) to match the correct option.
Specifications may vary depending on batch, origin, and packaging selection.
Handling & safety notes
Alkaline cleaners may be corrosive. Use appropriate PPE and follow SDS guidance and your site’s EHS procedures. Confirm compatibility with materials (metals, gaskets, seals) and avoid uncontrolled mixing with incompatible chemicals.
- Wear chemical-resistant gloves and eye/face protection
- Ensure correct dilution order and controlled addition
- Rinse thoroughly after cleaning to remove residues
- Follow site SOPs for waste handling and discharge limits
For exchanger programs, performance improves when you control temperature, flow/velocity, and contact time. Share your constraints so we can align a practical program.
Request a quotation
Tell us your exchanger type, soil profile, and cleaning method. We’ll respond with lane options, documentation availability, and commercial terms aligned to your maintenance schedule.
- Options for low-foam CIP or foaming manual use
- Drums/IBC/bulk with structured repeat procurement lanes
- SDS/COA/TDS packs for QA and site approvals