Overview
Part of our family of Acid Replacement Technologies, A85™ is a safe, low pH organic salt used primarily as a low cost of acidity, a pH adjuster, and is an effective companion acid for other Win technologies. It aids in brightening of aluminum and can also replace certain mineral acids in some applications. A85™ is classified as non-irritant to skin, is non-fuming, and ships non-regulated in the United States and Canada.
Cost / Performance
- Low cost companion acid for our other technologies (ALB™, BJSi™ and M5™)
- Aids in the brightening of aluminum
- Can be formulated to replace certain mineral acids
- Excellent total acid reserve
Uses & Applications
- Food and dairy applications to replace phosphoric acid
- pH adjustment
- 2 step acid/alkaline transportation pre-soaks
- Acid wheel cleaners
- Touchless pre-soaks
- Replacement for phosphoric acid in various applications
Environment / Health & Safety
- Non-fuming material
- Classified as a non skin irritant
- Readily biodegradable
- VOC exempt
Performance
Suggested Starting Formulations
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Product Specifications
Package & Handling
- A85™ is available in 55 gallon plastic drums (Net Wt. 600 lbs) and 5 gallon pails (Net Wt. 40 lbs)
- If A85™ freezes or is exposed to cold temperatures (<0°C), crystals may form and the product may solidify.
- If A85™ has frozen or crystals have formed, it needs to be heated and mixed to ensure homogeneity before use.
- Step 1: Bring temperature of A85™ to >20°C by heating product by storing in a heated storage area (Storage area of 20°C - 25°C). Avoid rapid heating and heating above 35°C.
- Step 2: Crystals will readily go into solutions >20°C, but if needed mix thoroughly until product is homogeneous
Regulatory / Tox Information