What it addresses
Mixed mineral scale, slime/biofilm residues, iron oxide staining, and deposit-bound particulates.
Product Industrial Cleaning
Scale & Biofilm Cleaner
Cleaner designed to disrupt mixed scale/biofilm soils on industrial water-contact surfaces—helps restore heat transfer, flow, and hygiene control in service equipment.
Packaging: drums / IBC / bulk (as applicable)
Documentation: SDS / TDS / COA on request
Low-foam circulation options available (process-dependent)
Mixed deposits typically include mineral scale (e.g., CaCO3, CaSO4), corrosion byproducts (iron oxides), and biological soils (slime/biofilm). Effective cleaning often requires penetration + dispersion + deposit dissolution while respecting metallurgy and discharge constraints.
Product overview
Deposits in water-contact equipment are rarely “one soil.” Mineral scale can trap biofilm and corrosion byproducts, creating insulating layers that reduce heat transfer and restrict flow. A dedicated scale & biofilm cleaner is designed to break that matrix—soften/solubilize mineral components, disperse solids, and help lift biofouling so it can be flushed out.
Where it’s used
Cooling towers, heat exchangers, piping loops, tanks, and compatible circulation/CIP circuits.
What you gain
Improved heat-transfer performance, reduced pressure drop, and shorter maintenance turnaround.
We can align cleaner chemistry by lane (acidic, buffered, or specialty systems) and foam profile (low-foam for circulation), depending on materials of construction and wastewater constraints.
Important
Always confirm compatibility with your metallurgy (carbon steel, stainless, copper alloys), elastomers, and downstream discharge treatment. Use the SDS/TDS for the specific grade supplied.
Applications
Typical cleaning use cases for mixed deposit removal.
- Cooling tower cleaning (basin, fill, heat-transfer surfaces—system dependent)
- Heat exchanger and plate pack cleaning (circulation/soak where compatible)
- Process water loop deposit removal (low-foam circulation options)
- Tanks and piping with mixed mineral + biological soils
- Pre-maintenance cleaning to shorten mechanical cleaning time
Scale-focused
Targets mineral deposits and deposit-bound particulates; often paired with thorough flush and neutralization.
Biofilm-focused
Designed to penetrate slime layers and improve removal; may be combined with compatible biocide steps per program.
Mixed deposits
Addresses composite soils (scale + biofilm + corrosion byproducts) using balanced dissolution + dispersion approaches.
Process guidance
Non-prescriptive guidance to help align a cleaning approach. Final instructions depend on the supplied grade and your site procedures.
Method selection
Circulation cleaning is typical for loops/exchangers; soak/spray methods may be used for accessible surfaces. The foam profile should match the method—low-foam is often preferred for circulation.
Deposit release + flushing
Mixed deposits often release solids. A controlled flush/filtration plan can prevent redeposition and protect pumps/strainers. Plan for neutralization and proper wastewater handling.
Compatibility + inhibitors
Depending on metallurgy and deposit type, inhibitor-containing cleaner lanes may be recommended. Provide material details so we can avoid aggressive chemistry where not suitable.
Contact time & temperature
Performance depends on temperature and time. Faster turnaround may require higher temperature within safe limits. We align the grade and recommended dilution band accordingly.
Post-clean protection
After cleaning, restart water-treatment control (scale inhibitor/biocide/corrosion program) to reduce rapid re-fouling. Ask us about compatible treatment products if needed.
Verification
Verification can include pressure drop recovery, approach temperature improvement, visual inspection, and deposit trend monitoring. Document baseline vs post-clean indicators for maintenance planning.
Always follow your site’s lockout/tagout, confined space, and chemical handling procedures, and the SDS for the supplied product grade.
Typical specifications & formats
Values depend on grade and customer requirements. Confirm details on quotation.
Cleaner type
Deposit remover (scale + biofilm) — concentrate
Chemistry lane
Acidic / buffered / specialty (selected per deposit + metallurgy)
Foam profile
Low-foam options available for circulation systems
Use method
Circulation, soak, spray-wash (site-dependent)
Packaging
Drums / IBC / bulk (as applicable)
Customization
Dilution band and inhibitor/dispersant balance per process
Documentation
SDS and TDS on request; COA where applicable
Selection input
Deposit type + materials + method + discharge constraints
Notes
Confirm compatibility with equipment, elastomers, and water-treatment program
Documentation pack (on request)
Common procurement and site requirements.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with dilution and use guidance (grade-specific)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) for shipped batch (where applicable)
- Handling/storage guidance (temperature, compatibility notes)
Include your documentation checklist in the RFQ message so we can attach it to the offer pack.
Request quotationSpecifications may vary depending on batch, origin, and packaging selection.