210 CONCENTRATE

Alkaplus Base Description — Concentrated Raw Material for Manufacturing Foaming Alkaline Detergents and Degreasers in Mexico

At Quimiconsult we offer Alkaplus Base, a concentrated base for formulating a self-foaming alkaline detergent with many uses, designed so that cleaning-product manufacturers, formulators and plants with their own production can prepare a high-foam alkaline degreasing detergent that removes fatty and proteinaceous residues in the livestock and food industries, as well as on cages and livestock transport equipment. Alkaplus Base is the surfactant and functional part of the formula: it is combined with sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) and water to obtain a finished foaming alkaline detergent, ready to be diluted and applied in the field.

Alkaplus Base is an amber liquid with a characteristic odor, with a density of 1.00 to 1.10 g/cc, a pH of 9.0 to 11.0 in a 1.0% solution and a high foam level. It incorporates corrosion-inhibiting components to protect all types of metals in poultry houses and silos, and it is recommended for formulating a self-foaming detergent with excellent surface adhesion, foam stability and easy rinsing. Its short-chain surfactant system works even in micro-cracks and coupling parts, and the formulated detergent removes grease effectively without requiring chlorine.

The technical data sheet indicates using Alkaplus Base at 30 to 50% of the total final product, and specifies that the base withstands sodium hydroxide concentrations of 20 to 22% in the finished formula, which is equivalent to 40% liquid sodium hydroxide in the final formulation. This lets the formulator adjust the ratio between concentrate and alkaline part according to the detergency, foam and rinsability their application requires. For anyone looking for a base for foaming alkaline detergent, a concentrate for making caustic degreaser, a raw material for livestock cleaning detergents or a self-foaming base to formulate in Mexico, Alkaplus Base is the option in the Quimiconsult catalog, with technical data sheet, technical support and shipping throughout Mexico.

Technical characteristics of Alkaplus Base

Alkaplus Base is an amber liquid concentrate with a characteristic odor, a density of 1.00 to 1.10 g/cc and a pH of 9.0 to 11.0 measured in a 1.0% solution. On its own it is a moderately alkaline product; its role is not to supply the detergent's alkalinity but the surfactant, foaming and corrosion-inhibiting package that, combined with sodium hydroxide, produces a high-foam alkaline detergent with good adhesion and easy rinsing.

Its functional features, according to the technical data sheet, are:

• High foam: the base is designed for formulating self-foaming detergents, with stable, clinging foam that extends contact time on vertical surfaces and equipment.
• Caustic tolerance: it withstands 20 to 22% sodium hydroxide in the final formula (equivalent to 40% liquid sodium hydroxide), making it possible to build high-alkalinity detergents.
• Short-chain surfactants: they lower surface tension and penetrate micro-cracks and coupling parts, where the most stubborn grease lodges.
• Built-in corrosion inhibitors: they protect all types of metals in poultry houses and silos.
• Chlorine-free degreasing: the formulated detergent removes grease effectively without requiring chlorine and dissolves the toughest grease without leaving a corrosive chemical residue.
• Easy rinsing: the technical data sheet highlights its easy rinsing, without leaving a corrosive chemical residue.

Alkaplus Base technical specifications

Description:
Concentrated base for formulating self-foaming alkaline detergent

Appearance:
Amber liquid

Odor:
Characteristic

Density:
1.00 – 1.10 g/cc

pH (1.0% solution):
9.0 – 11.0

Foam:
High

Dose in the formulation:
30 – 50% of the total final product

Sodium hydroxide tolerance:
20 – 22% NaOH in the final formula (equivalent to 40% liquid sodium hydroxide)

Certifications:
Supplied with technical data sheet (TDS); SDS and certificate of analysis per lot on request

Quimiconsult SKU:
INMPQ078

How does Alkaplus Base work inside a foaming alkaline detergent?

A foaming alkaline detergent for livestock and food cleaning combines two parts with different roles. The alkaline part —sodium hydroxide— provides the chemical strength: it saponifies fats (turning them into water-soluble compounds) and solubilizes protein. The surfactant part —Alkaplus Base— provides everything caustic soda alone cannot do: wetting the surface, penetrating the soil, generating a stable foam that clings to walls and equipment, keeping grease in suspension and allowing everything to be removed with a simple rinse.

Lowering surface tension. The surfactants in Alkaplus Base lower the surface tension of water, so the solution wets the film of grease and soil evenly instead of running off it. The alkalinity thus reaches the whole surface and dissolves even the toughest grease.

Penetration into micro-cracks and couplings. Its short-chain surfactants work even in micro-cracks and coupling parts —joints, hinges, welds, grates—, spots where grease and organic matter accumulate and where a detergent without good wetting cannot reach.

Stable, clinging foam. When applied with a foamer, the detergent formulated with Alkaplus Base generates a highly stable foam with excellent surface adhesion. The foam holds the solution on vertical surfaces, ceilings, cages and equipment during the contact time, and also makes it easy to see which areas have already been covered.

Metal protection. Its corrosion-inhibiting components protect all types of metals present in poultry houses and silos, which is especially relevant in livestock facilities where galvanized steel, sheet metal and other metals are exposed to frequent washing.

Easy rinsing. Once the contact time is over, the foam and the emulsified soil are removed with water without leaving a corrosive chemical residue.

Why formulate your own foaming alkaline detergent with a concentrated base?

For a cleaning-product manufacturer, or for a livestock or food operation with mixing capacity, a concentrated base such as Alkaplus Base offers practical advantages over buying a finished detergent:

• Control of the formula: the ratio of concentrate (30 to 50%) to alkaline part is adjusted to the detergency, foam and rinsability each application requires.
• Alkalinity flexibility: since it tolerates up to 20 to 22% sodium hydroxide in the final formula, one base can produce anything from a medium-alkalinity detergent to a high-alkalinity one for heavy grease.
• Private label: cleaning-chemical manufacturers and distributors can make their own foaming alkaline detergent.
• Logistics: the concentrate is combined on site with caustic soda and water, instead of shipping the full volume of finished product.

Responsibility for validating the final formula lies with the formulator: the technical data sheet states that all information must be confirmed through practical application and that each user must make sure the product is suitable for the intended purpose.

Applications of Alkaplus Base

The self-foaming alkaline detergent formulated with Alkaplus Base has a wide variety of uses. The applications described in its technical data sheet are:

Livestock industry: farms, houses and pens

Removal of fatty and proteinaceous residues in livestock facilities. The clinging foam covers walls, ceilings, feeders and structures, and the corrosion-inhibiting system protects the facility's metals during washing.

Poultry houses and silos

The technical data sheet highlights the protection of all types of metals in poultry houses and silos thanks to its corrosion inhibitors. This is a typical application in cleaning between flocks, when structures, equipment and metal surfaces are thoroughly washed before disinfection.

Cages and livestock transport equipment

Animal cages, crates and transport vehicles accumulate grease, organic matter and soil stuck in grates, joints and couplings. The short-chain surfactants in the formulated detergent work in those micro-cracks and coupling parts, and the clinging foam extends contact on vertical surfaces.

Food industry

Removal of fatty and proteinaceous residues from surfaces, walls, floors and equipment in the food industry by foam cleaning. Because of its high foam, a detergent of this type is intended for cleaning open surfaces and equipment, not for recirculation in closed CIP circuits.

Cleaning-product manufacturers and formulators

Alkaplus Base is designed as a raw material: cleaning-chemical manufacturers, private-label distributors and plants with a mixing area can use it to make a foaming alkaline degreasing detergent tailored to their customers' needs.

Where the detergent formulated with Alkaplus Base fits in a foam cleaning program

In livestock facilities, poultry houses and food plants, the foaming alkaline detergent is the degreasing stage within a broader cleaning sequence. As a general reference, a typical foam cleaning program follows these steps:

• Dry removal: coarse organic matter (litter, manure, feed or product remains) is removed before wetting, so the detergent acts on the grease film and is not used up on loose soil.
• Pre-rinse: surfaces are wetted with water to remove loose soil and prepare the surface.
• Alkaline foam application: the detergent formulated with Alkaplus Base is applied with a foamer, from bottom to top, covering walls, structures, cages and equipment. The clinging foam keeps the solution in contact with grease and protein.
• Contact time: the foam is left to act without drying on the surface; the right time depends on the formula and the type of soil, and must be validated in each operation.
• Rinse: the foam and the emulsified soil are removed with water, from top to bottom; the surfactant system makes rinsing easy.
• Acid cycle (when required): on surfaces with mineral scale, an acid detergent is applied separately, after rinsing; it is never mixed with the alkaline one.
• Disinfection: the program's disinfectant or sanitizer is applied to the clean, rinsed surface; good prior cleaning is a condition for effective disinfection.

How to use and dose Alkaplus Base

Recommended dose in the formulation: use Alkaplus Base at 30 to 50% of the total final product.

Alkaline part: Alkaplus Base withstands sodium hydroxide concentrations of 20 to 22% in the final formula, that is, 40% liquid sodium hydroxide in the final formulation.

Adjusting the formula: the technical data sheet recommends setting the ratio between concentrate and alkaline part according to the detergency, foam and rinsability required.

Good formulation practice (general recommendation): make pilot batches first and validate the stability, foam and rinsing of the finished product before scaling up. Diluting and mixing sodium hydroxide releases heat; it should therefore be added slowly and under control, with agitation, in alkali-resistant equipment and with appropriate personal protective equipment. Consult Quimiconsult's technical team on the order of addition and mixing procedure for your facility.

Applying the finished detergent: the use dilution, contact time and temperature of the final detergent depend on the formula you make and on the type of soil; they must be defined and validated in your own operation. In general, foam cleaning is applied with foaming equipment on a pre-rinsed surface, left to act without letting the foam dry, and removed with a water rinse.

Alkaplus Base certifications

Alkaplus Base is supplied with its technical data sheet (TDS) and its safety data sheet (HDS/SDS) in accordance with NOM-018-STPS-2015 and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS/SGA). A certificate of analysis per lot can be requested.

Alkaplus Base safety, handling and storage

Before handling Alkaplus Base, request and review its current Safety Data Sheet (HDS/SDS): it is the document that defines the hazard classification, GHS pictograms, H and P statements, personal protective equipment, first aid and storage conditions. The guidance in this section is general and does not replace the SDS.

Handling the concentrate: Alkaplus Base is an alkaline surfactant concentrate (pH 9.0 – 11.0 in a 1.0% solution). As general practice with cleaning concentrates, avoid contact with eyes and skin, wear safety glasses or a face shield, chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing, work in a ventilated area and wash after handling.

Handling sodium hydroxide and the finished detergent: the final formulation contains sodium hydroxide, a strong, corrosive alkali that can cause severe skin burns and serious eye damage. During formulation and when using the finished detergent, wear eye and face protection and alkali-resistant gloves and clothing, and follow the SDS for sodium hydroxide and the one that applies to the final product. Mixing with water releases heat.

Incompatibilities (general guidance): do not mix the formulated alkaline detergent with acids or acid detergents; apply the alkaline and acid cycles separately, with an intermediate rinse. Check the SDS for the product's specific incompatible materials.

Storage: keep in the original closed container, in a cool, dry, ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight and away from incompatible materials. Dispose of leftover product and empty containers in accordance with current environmental legislation.

Alkaplus Base compatibility and comparison

Alkaplus Base (raw material) vs. a finished foaming alkaline detergent: Alkaplus Base is not a ready-to-use detergent; it is the concentrated base used to make one. A finished detergent, such as those in Quimiconsult's Alkaplus line, already contains its alkalinity and is diluted directly in water. The base is the choice when you want to control the formula, produce your own brand or tailor the alkalinity and foam to your application.

Alkaplus Base vs. formulating with individual surfactants: building a foaming alkaline detergent from separate surfactants means solving caustic tolerance, foam stability, adhesion, rinsing and corrosion protection. Alkaplus Base integrates that system into a single concentrate, with a stated tolerance of 20 to 22% sodium hydroxide in the final formula.

Foaming detergent (COP) vs. low-foam detergent (CIP): the detergent formulated with Alkaplus Base is high-foam, suitable for open surfaces, walls, equipment, cages and facilities. Recirculation in closed CIP circuits requires controlled-foam detergents, because high foam interferes with pumps and recirculation.

Chlorine-free degreasing: according to the technical data sheet, the formulated detergent removes grease effectively without requiring chlorine, which simplifies the formula.

Metal compatibility: the base includes corrosion inhibitors to protect all types of metals in poultry houses and silos. Even so, the alkalinity of the final detergent depends on how much caustic soda is added; with soft metals (aluminum, zinc, galvanized) or special coatings, validate your formula's compatibility with a preliminary test.

Frequently asked questions about Alkaplus Base

What is Alkaplus Base and what is it used for?

Alkaplus Base is a concentrated base (raw material) for formulating a self-foaming alkaline detergent. Combined with sodium hydroxide and water, it makes a high-foam degreasing detergent for removing fatty and proteinaceous residues in the livestock and food industries, on cages and livestock transport equipment, and in poultry houses and silos.

Can Alkaplus Base be used directly as a detergent?

That is not how it is intended. Its technical data sheet describes it as a concentrate for formulating detergent: it makes up 30 to 50% of the final product, together with the alkaline part (sodium hydroxide).

How much Alkaplus Base should I use in my formula?

The technical data sheet recommends 30 to 50% of the total final product. The exact proportion depends on the detergency, foam and rinsability you need.

How much sodium hydroxide does it tolerate?

Alkaplus Base withstands sodium hydroxide concentrations of 20 to 22% in the final formula, that is, 40% liquid sodium hydroxide in the final formulation.

What are the pH and density of Alkaplus Base?

It has a pH of 9.0 to 11.0 in a 1.0% solution and a density of 1.00 to 1.10 g/cc. It is an amber liquid with a characteristic odor and high foam.

Does the formulated detergent need chlorine to degrease?

No. According to the technical data sheet, the formulated detergent removes grease effectively without requiring chlorine, thanks to its surfactants that dissolve the toughest grease without leaving a corrosive chemical residue.

Does it protect the facility's metals?

It incorporates corrosion-inhibiting components to protect all types of metals in poultry houses and silos. Even so, we recommend validating the final formula on the metals and coatings in your facility.

Is it suitable for CIP cleaning?

The detergent formulated with Alkaplus Base is high-foam, intended for foam cleaning of open surfaces, equipment, cages and facilities. For closed-circuit CIP recirculation, low-foam detergents are recommended.

What safety precautions should I take?

Request and follow the Safety Data Sheet (HDS/SDS) for Alkaplus Base and the one for sodium hydroxide. The final formula contains caustic soda, which is corrosive: wear eye and face protection and alkali-resistant gloves and clothing, and never mix the alkaline detergent with acids.

What documentation does it come with?

It is supplied with its technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (HDS/SDS) under NOM-018-STPS-2015/GHS; a certificate of analysis per lot can be requested.

Where to buy Alkaplus Base in Mexico?

At Quimiconsult, with service from Monterrey, Nuevo León, and shipping throughout Mexico. Contact us at +52 (81) 8105 0063 for formulation advice and a quote.

Other names and terms related to Alkaplus Base

Its technical data sheet identifies Alkaplus Base as 210 Concentrate. In purchase requests and online searches it is often referred to through functional descriptions:

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Why buy Alkaplus Base from Quimiconsult?

Quimiconsult is a Mexican company with more than 30 years of experience in specialty chemicals and in products for industrial, livestock and food cleaning. When you buy Alkaplus Base from Quimiconsult you get:

• A concentrated base with dose and caustic tolerance defined in its technical data sheet, ready for formulating your own foaming alkaline detergent.
• Technical support to adjust the ratio between concentrate and alkaline part according to the detergency, foam and rinsability you need.
• Access to a complete line of alkaline and acid detergents and additives for the cleaning program, from a single domestic supplier.
• Technical documentation: technical data sheet (TDS), safety data sheet (HDS/SDS) and certificate of analysis per lot on request.
• Service from Monterrey, Nuevo León, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Do you manufacture cleaning products or need a foaming alkaline detergent tailored to your livestock or food operation? Contact us at +52 (81) 8105 0063 and we will be glad to review your application.

Related products

Products in the Quimiconsult catalog that complement Alkaplus Base:

• Alkaplus Foam Max — finished maximum-strength alkaline detergent for heavy grease, with maximum foam formation.
• Alkaplus Foam Lite — finished medium-alkalinity foaming alkaline degreaser for daily cleaning of equipment and facilities.
• Allium LCX — dispersant additive for alkaline detergents, for faster rinsing and water savings.
• Tetrasodium EDTA — chelating and sequestering agent commonly used in detergent formulation.
• Sodium Gluconate — industrial-grade biodegradable chelating agent.
• Lactac Foam Pro — acid detergent with maximum foam formation for facilities and equipment (acid cycle, never mixed with the alkaline one).