Uses & Advantages

Uses
NOCHROMIX^® is a patented, white crystalline, inorganic oxidizer packaged in pre-measured, hermetically sealed pouches.  When mixed with sulfuric acid, it forms a clear, strong cleaning solution which:

• Chemically cleans glassware without leaving residue on the glass surface (neither detergent film nor heavy metal residue).
• Removes stubborn stains, deposits, and silicones from glassware.
• Rinses freely, reducing rinsing time and water usage.

Nochromix is ideal for basic research, educational, biochemical, clinical chemistry, and trace analysis laboratories.

• Recommended by the ASTM for certain glass cleaning procedures

• Suggested for use by the U.S. EPA and "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water".

 
"Delphi Research lab was using chromic acid to treat glassware stains.  In 1995, the company switched to a non-chromium based cleaner (NOCHROMIX^®).  The benefits that the company gained from this switch include improved worker safety, lower disposal costs, reduced environmental liability, and improved employee morale."

Reprinted with permission from Analytical Laboratory "Code of Practice", p. 47, City of Albuquerque, Public Works Dept/Pollution Prevention Program, 1998

ADVANTAGES

Metal Free

NOCHROMIX^®  cleaning solution offers many benefits to all chemical or biological laboratories, but is especially useful where living cells and enzymes or trace metal analysis are involved.  Chromium compounds are highly toxic to cells and enzymes.  NOCHROMIX^®  

• contains no metal ions; no toxic, heavy metal residues to adsorb to glass and

• assures true and consistent test results.

In Contrast, Pyrex glass has significant retention of chromic ion adsorption on the glass surface that can cause possible interference with precision measurements in biological enzymes and other reactions.

Easier Disposal

NOCHROMIX^® does not contain metals like chromium that pollute the environment, thus simplifying disposal of spent cleaning solution.
 

Non-Carcinogenic

NOCHROMIX^® contains no known carcinogens.  Dichromates can be carcinogenic, and a serious toxic hazard when in contact with chlorides or inorganic ions.