OptiClean™

OptiClean™ powder membrane cleaners include “low” and “high” pH formulations to effectively remove inorganic and organic foulants from today’s polyamide thin-film composite and cellulose acetate membranes. Each cleaner mixes quickly and easily into solution to form a liquid mixture that vigorously releases membrane foulants without harming the membrane surface. A regular maintenance schedule including OptiClean™ membrane cleaners ensures optimum system performance. Our OptiClean product line includes twelve formulations designed to serve varying system needs.

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OptiClean™ A

OptiClean™ A is a low pH (acidic) powdered cleaner combining select chelants and solubilizing agents to remove metal hydroxides, carbonates, sulfates, calcium phosphates and other similar scales. OptiClean™ A provides broad spectrum scale removal, and is ideal for situations where limited information is available on foulant make-up. Combining OptiClean™ A with an alkaline cleaner such as OptiClean™ B for particulate and organic removal provides a comprehensive cleaning. If a more aggressive low pH cleaner is needed, try OptiClean™ H.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Phosphate-free formula to reduce negative impact on the environment
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in conjunction with either OptiClean™ B or Lavasol™ 2

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve inorganic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To chelate and remove oxides of iron and aluminum from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ A

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 2.50 - 3.50
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OptiClean™ B

OptiClean™ B is an aggressive high pH (alkaline) powdered cleaner ideal for removing organic, biological, silt, particulate, and other acid insoluble foulants from thin-film composite, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration membranes. Combining select water activated chelants, solubilizing agents, and membrane safe oxidizers, OptiClean™ B provides outstanding cleaning capabilities. Ideal for membrane systems troubled by high organic and/or biological loading, OptiClean™ B is the most aggressive high pH cleaner in the OptiClean™ line, but remains the first choice for many applications. For a comparable liquid cleaner, try Lavasol™ 7.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Phosphate-free formula to reduce negative impact on the environment
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in a program that includes either OptiClean™ A or Lavasol ™ 1

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve organic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To aid in the removal of particulate, colloidal, microbiological and other acid insoluble foulants from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ B

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 10.50 - 12.00
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OptiClean™ C

OptiClean™ C is a neutral pH powdered cleaner ideal for systems with cellulose acetate membranes. Formulated with select chelants, solubilizing and dispersing agents OptiClean™ C was specifically designed to remove organic, biological, particulate, silt, clay and other acid insoluble foulants.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in a program that includes either OptiClean™ A or Lavasol ™ 1

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve organic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To aid in the removal of particulate, colloidal, microbiological and other acid insoluble foulants from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ C

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 6.00 - 7.00
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OptiClean™ D

OptiClean™ D is a low pH (acidic) powdered cleaner specifically formulated to remove iron and manganese. Also affective at removing other inorganic scales, OptiClean™ D is ideal for membrane systems with iron and/or manganese issues, and smaller quantities of other inorganic foulants. Compatible with MF/UF modules, as well as NF/RO elements, OptiClean™ D can provide enhanced cleaning of systems fouled by iron based coagulants from upstream processes.

Benefits & Features

  • Contains chelants to remove metals
  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Buffered to improve cleaning efficacy
  • Contains detergents to remove organics
  • Aggressive formulation for difficult applications

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), microfiltration (MF), and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes
  • For removal of fouling by oxides of iron and manganese
  • Primarily applicable for surface water applications
  • Will also dissolve inorganic scaling on membrane surface

OptiClean™ D

Appearance Off-white powder
pH (1% solution) 3.00 - 4.50
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OptiClean™ F

OptiClean™ F is an aggressive high pH (alkaline) powdered cleaner combining select dispersants, oxidants, and builders effective on a wide range of foulants. Formulated to target organic, microbiological, particulate and other acid insoluble foulants, OptiClean™ F helps optimize membrane filtration module cleanings. Ideal for municipal reuse, surface water, and other high loading applications OptiClean™ F can also be used to improve CEB and CIP effectiveness. For a comparable liquid cleaner, try Lavasol™ 8.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Buffered for extended cleaning efficacy
  • Vigorous removal of membrane foulants
  • Superior cleaning results compared to generic chemistries

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF), and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Daily regimen for aggressive applications
  • To aid in the removal of organic, biological, and colloidal material

OptiClean™ F

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 11.50 - 13.00
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OptiClean™ G

OptiClean™ G  is a high pH (alkaline) powdered cleaner formulated to remove silt, colloids, organics, particulate, biological, and other acid insoluble foulants. Combining specially chosen chelants, surfactants, solubilizing and dispersing agents, OptiClean™ G provides excellent broad spectrum foulant removal. Ideal for periodic maintenance cleans, well water, and other light loading applications. Combining OptiClean™ G with an acid cleaner such as OptiClean™ A for inorganic removal provides a comprehensive cleaning. If a more aggressive cleaner is needed, try Lavasol 7 or OptiClean™ B.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Phosphate-free formula to reduce negative impact on the environment
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in a program that includes either OptiClean™ A or Lavasol ™ 1

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve organic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To aid in the removal of particulate, colloidal, microbiological and other acid insoluble foulants from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ G

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 9.80 - 11.00
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OptiClean™ H

OptiClean™ H is an aggressive low pH (acidic) powdered cleaner ideal for removing metal hydroxides, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate and other similar scales from MF/UF modules and NF/RO membranes. Combining select water activated chelants and solubilizing agents, OptiClean™ H has proven to be the ideal cleaner for membrane systems troubled by heavy inorganic scaling. OptiClean™ H is the most aggressive low pH cleaner in the OptiClean™ line. For a comparable liquid cleaner, try Lavasol™ 6.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in conjunction with either OptiClean J

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve inorganic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To chelate and remove oxides of iron and aluminum from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ H

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 2.00 - 3.50
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OptiClean™ J

OptiClean™ J is an aggressive high pH (alkaline) powdered cleaner formulated to remove silt, clay, particulate, biological, organic and other acid insoluble foulants. Combining highly effective chelants, solubilizing and dispersing agents, OptiClean™ J provides highly effective cleaning of heavily fouled membranes. OptiClean™ J is ideal for feed waters such as surface, well and municipal water. For a comparable liquid cleaner, try Lavasol 7.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in conjunction with either OptiCleanTM H or OptiCleanTM A.

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve organic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To aid in the removal of particulate, colloidal, microbiological and other acid insoluble foulants

OptiClean™ J

Appearance White granular powder
pH (1% solution) 11.00 - 12.00
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OptiClean™ K

OptiClean™ K is an aggressive low pH (acidic) powdered cleaner ideal for removing metal hydroxides such as iron and manganese, as well as calcium, magnesium and other similar scales from MF/UF/NF/RO membranes. Combining select water activated solubilizing agents, and strong chelants, OptiClean™ K has proven to be the ideal cleaner for membrane systems troubled by heavy inorganic scaling.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in conjunction with either Lavasol™ 9 or Lavasol™ 7

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve inorganic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To aid in the removal of carbonates, phosphates, metal hydroxides and similar inorganic foulants

OptiClean™ K

Appearance Powder
pH (1% solution) 1.50 - 2.50
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OptiClean™ S

OptiClean™ S is a low pH (acidic), low foaming powder cleaner formulated to remove silica and other inorganic scales present on MF/UF modules or NF/RO membranes. Silica is inherently difficult to remove, but OptiClean™ S targets and removes tough silica scale, while helping remove other inorganic scale present. For systems where predominate inorganic scale is not silica, it is best to use a broad spectrum low pH cleaner (Lavasol™ 1 or OptiClean™ A) prior to OptiClean™ S. For a comparable liquid cleaner, see Lavasol™ 5.

Benefits & Features

  • Readily dissolvable powdered cleaner provides efficient shipping and handling
  • Phosphate-free formula to reduce negative impact on the environment
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in a program that includes either OptiClean™ A or Lavasol ™ 1

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve organic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To aid in the removal of particulate, colloidal, microbiological and other acid insoluble foulants from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ S

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 3.00 - 4.50
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OptiClean™ N

OptiClean™ N is an enzyme activated chemical cleaner that boosts chemical cleaning action with the use of bio-degradable enzymes. OptiClean™ N is an aggressive multicomponent cleaner ideal for removing organic, biological, silt, particulate, and other insoluble foulants from thin-film composite (RO and NF), UF and MF membranes. Combining select water activated chelants, solubilizing agents, buffers, membrane safe oxidizers and enzymes, OptiClean™ N provides cleaning at milder pH conditions extending membrane life and is ideal for membrane systems troubled by high organic and/or biological loading.

Benefits & Features

  • Enzymes are biodegradable and environmentally friendly chemical alternatives
  • Cleaning at moderate temperature and pH improves membrane longevity
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to break up and dissolve organic foulants from the membrane surface
  • To aid in the removal of particulate, colloidal, microbiological and other acid insoluble foulants from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ N

Appearance White powder + Amber Liquid Enzyme
Ajusted pH (1% solution) (follow recommended procedure) 8.00 – 9.50
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OptiClean™ X Eco

OptiClean™ X Eco is an EDTA/phosphate-free low pH (acidic) powdered cleaner developed to lower negative impacts on the environment while maintaining aggressive cleaning action. The formulation includes a bio-degradable chelant and solubilizing agents to remove metal hydroxides, carbonates, sulfates, calcium phosphates and other similar scales. OptiClean™X Eco is ideal for situations where broad spectrum scale removal is required.

Benefits & Features

  • Phosphate-free formula to reduce negative impact on the environment
  • EDTA surrogate utilized to improve bio-degrability
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout
  • Best results when used in conjunction with either OptiClean™ Y or Lavasol™ 2

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve inorganic precipitants from the membrane surface
  • To chelate and remove oxides of iron and aluminum from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ X Eco

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 2.50 - 4.00
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OptiClean™ Y Eco

OptiClean™ Y Eco is an EDTA/phosphate-free high pH (alkaline)
powdered cleaner developed to lower negative impacts on the
environment while maintaining aggressive cleaning action. The
formulation includes a bio-degradable chelant along with solubilizing
agents, and membrane safe oxidizers, ideal for removing organic,
biological, silt, particulate, and other acid insoluble foulants from thinfilm
composite, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration membranes. Ideal for
membrane systems troubled by high organic/biological loading.

Benefits & Features

  • Phosphate-free formulation lowers negative impact on the environment
  • EDTA surrogate utilized for improved bio-degrability
  • Buffered pH to maintain optimum cleaning performance throughout cleaning cycle
  • Best results when used in a program that includes either OptiClean™ X Eco or Lavasol ™ 1

Uses

  • For use on reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), ultrafiltration (UF) and micro-filtration (MF) membranes
  • Formulated to dissolve organic foulants from the membrane surface
  • To aid in the removal of particulate, colloidal, microbiological and other acid insoluble foulants from the membrane surface

OptiClean™ Y Eco

Appearance White powder
pH (1% solution) 10.00 - 11.50
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