After a long and stressful fermenting process, no one wants to face the disappointment of running into contamination from your equipment. Yet this is altogether too common. Small amounts of debris left over from previous batches, that little bit of residue left in the transfer line, or the odor left in the tanks or vats that you just couldn’t quite eliminate.

There are ways to stop the cycle from repeating!

Products specifically designed for the fermented beverage industry can have the biggest impact since they are formulated to remove tartar, color, protein and organic soils. Start with the Kemphos 2001 Pink, a Chlorinated Trisodium Phosphate (CTSP) that has been used in highly sensitive food and beverage applications for over 50 years. This is by far the easiest product to use due to the visual indicator which will assist with a rigorous cleaning. This product is non-corrosive to stainless steel, natural and synthetic rubber, plastic, glass and other common surfaces.

Running Kemphos 2001 Pink through equipment, transfer lines, tanks and other equipment is as easy as seen here and here. Just remember, “Until you see pink, just repeat!”

Ravago Chemicals North America (RCNA) recommends using cleaning products both before and after production. Even if tanks, hoses or vats have been cleaned after the last cycle, contamination can continue to creep into the equipment from natural elements in the air or other nearby production. Odor can be an unexpected issue for storage tanks or other apparatus that have been sitting idle. Just before production, a final cleaning with Kemphos 2001 Pink and a quick water rinse will help to guarantee the best results!

All of these cleaning materials are considered relatively safe for your employees or seasonal workers. While RCNA always recommends the use of gloves, masks and boots during a cleaning cycle, the Kemphos 2001 Pink will not cause a burn in contact with skin like other, more aggressive chemicals can.

 

Note: If you are using Kemphos 2001 Pink on a larger tank, the final solution may not turn pink due to the size and amount of sediment or contaminants in the equipment. However, Kemphos will almost always turn pink in valves, tubes, fittings, or small tanks once they are clean.