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PBW Alkaline Cleaner

PBW Alkaline Cleaner

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An alkaline cleaner successful in removing thick, difficult, and caked-on organic soils. Effective substitute for caustic soda cleaners and household cleaners. It can clean items that cannot be reached with a brush or sponge by simply soaking and rinsing. Safe on skin as well as stainless steel, rubber, soft metals, and on plastics.
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Appearance
Granular Powder - White - Solid

Properties
Rinsing Ability: Excellent
Foam: None above 100° F (38° C)
pH of 1% Solution: 12
Country of Origin: USA

Shelf Life
PBW Powder: 18-24 months
Mixed into Solution: approximately 8-10 hours

  1. Rinse off vessel or surface to get rid of as much soil as possible.
  2. Dissolve 1-2 ounces per gallon for kettles and 3-4 ounces per gallon for fermenters, kegs, tanks, and other equipment. (May vary depending on soil load)
  3. If circulation cleaning, heat to 130°-180° F and circulate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. If soaking, heat to 140° and soak for 4 hours or allow to soak overnight.
  5. Rinse surface or vessel

View and download Safety Data Sheets (SDS):

PBW SDS

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PBW Spec Sheets