International Products Corp.'s Lab Offers Filter Membrane Compatibility and Studies

International Products Corp.'s Lab Offers Filter Membrane Compatibility and
Studies

BURLINGTON, N.J., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- International Products
Corporation's (http://www.ipcol.com) research laboratory is now capable of
performing filter membrane compatibility and performance studies using a
versatile lab filtration system. "We have the ability to evaluate any type of
membrane media, from UF to RO, and its interaction with different cleaners,"
says President, Kathy Wyrofsky. "Our goal is to be able to recommend the most
effective cleaner for your specific application by working with your soil and
membrane to help you achieve maximum flux results."

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A typical cleaning profile using a 2% MICRO-90(R) Concentrated Cleaning
solution was successfully matched to a current UF system. A soluble oil
coolant regularly fouled a polymer membrane with a 100,000 molecular weight
cut-off threshold. After testing a dozen cleaners, MICRO-90 was the clear
choice for this system. With MICRO-90 as part of a regular preventive
maintenance schedule, the flux recovery exceeded 100%.

Significant efficiencies are realized when the right cleaner is matched to a
specific UF or RO system. Many commodity chemicals will improve the flux to
about 85%, maybe even as high as 90% recovery; however, a matched specialty
cleaner that pushes the performance higher by even a few tenths of a percent
translates into thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of gallons of
additional, successfully-processed water, extended membrane life, reduced
downtime, and lower operating costs. The lab unit can be tailored to mimic
real-life filtration scenarios.

There are an unlimited number of test scenarios possible. According to
Research Scientist, Al Gabbianelli, "We have a variety of membrane substrates
with different pore sizes to test. Plus, by adjusting variables like permeate
pressure, hydraulic pressure, circulation time, concentration, and shim gap an
optimum flux rate can be determined. As our database grows, we're finding
that we can hone in on the best cleaner match rather quickly. We have found
that some cleaners actually contribute to the reduction of flux."

Test inquiries should be directed to the Filter Membrane Laboratory of
International Products Corporation by emailing mkt@ipcol.com or calling
609-386-8770. You may also complete a form online at
http://www.ipcol.com/membranetest.

International Products Corporation specializes in the manufacture and
distribution of environmentally-friendly specialty cleaners and temporary
assembly lubricants at their ISO 9001-Certified, state-of-the-art
manufacturing, packaging and warehousing facility in Burlington, New Jersey.
Free samples of our products, including Micro-90 are available upon request.

Contact us:
Michele Christian
mkt@ipcol.com
(609) 386-8770

SOURCE International Products Corporation

Michele Christian, International Products Corporation, +1-609-386-8770,
mkt@ipcol.com