PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:

• Non-Chlorinated Alkaline Low-Foam
• Chlorinated Alkalikne Low-Foam
• Acid Low-Foam
• CIP Sanitizers

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:

• Non-Chlorinated Low To High Foam
• Chlorinated Alkaline Low To High Foam
• Acid Low To High Foam
• General Cleaners
• COP Sanitizers

SHELL EGG CLEANERS:

• Egg detergents are alkaline, contain water conditioners and scale inhibitors, and include defoaming-wetting agents.
• Powdered products may be a combination of caustic soda and soda ash. They may contain inorganic polyphosphates for water conditioning and soil removal. Defoamers may be incorporated.
• Liquid products are based on caustic soda or caustic potash. They may be non-chlorinated or chlorinated.
• Capsule-type (solid) products can provide very good cleaning results.
• In some cases there are plant operating conditions in which capsule-type products do not work well. If there is a lack of sufficient hot water and/or water pressure, then solid capsules or powders may not dissolve well enough.
• One powder product that can work well under most conditions is Egg Cleaner PDF.

The product contains both a surfactant defoamer and a silicone anti-foam, resulting in improved foam suppression.

NON-CHLORINATED LIQUID PRODUCTS

• Sodium-based liquids are non-phosphated. They may be chelated and/or contain scale inhibitors.
• Potassium-based products may contain detergent phosphates, and/or other scale inhibitors (an approved phosphonate and an approved polymer).
• Each Anderson Chemical product has advantages.

                   - Sodium-based products can be more economical.
                   - Potassium-based products may clean the egg washer and its components better and be
                     more easily rinsed.

CHLORINATED LIQUID PRODUCTS

• Chlorinated alkaline products contain sodium- or potassium-based alkali and detergent components compatible with each chemistry.
• A good choice of detergent will not only clean the shell egg, but also help maintain the washer in good operating condition, minimizing acid descaling requirements (due to mineral build-up in the washer and heating coils).

CLEANING PRODUCTS

• Since the mechanical cleaning time is short, the detergent must be effective.
• Well-built alkaline cleaners provide the best results. A recommended premium product is Shell-Brite L-45 Blue. For good results using an economical cleaner Egg-Cel is recommended.
• Liquid cleaners are easy to dispense and control.
• Low-foam chlorinated alkaline CIP (Clean-In-Place) detergents also provide good results. However, the chlorine level is very difficult to maintain at useful levels due to the high soil load and protein levels in the washer solution. A liquid product of this type is Egg-Chlor.
• Alkaline cleaning solutions at high temperatures have a tendency to precipitate minerals present from egg soils and from the wash water hardness.
•  Low-cost, poorly built or poorly chelated sodium-based alkali can accelerate the precipitation of hard scale. Waters containing higher levels of iron may also be precipitated, leaving (red or rust-colored) iron films.
• When choosing a shell egg detergent, keep the total labor and descaling costs in mind (total operational costs).

MECHANICAL EGG WASHER:

• Eggs enter the washer on mechanical rollers that rotate as they move through the washer unit.
• The (contoured) rollers are typically foam cleaned each day to remove soils they can inhibit the movement of the eggs (soiled rollers can cause dirtier eggs). Anderson’s self-foaming chlorinated alkaline cleaners such as Foment or Bio-Foam (or Bio-Foam SM) are used.
• The washer’s mechanical brushes, spray nozzles (spray arm) and piping should be cleaned on a daily basis. All internal equipment of the washer should be cleaned.
• Due to the high level of protein soils in the wash water (from soil removal and leakers) excessive foam develops in the wash tank.
• The level of foam must be kept down for several reasons: it is unsightly, it can cause the recirculating pump to cavitate, and it decreases the cleaning solution flow to the brushes.
• USDA inspectors may not allow excessive foaming.

WASHER UNIT FOAM SUPPRESSION PRODUCTS

• The Anderson technical consultant evaluates the egg washer and checks the reason or reasons for high-foam in the egg washer.
• There may be mechanical causes of excessive foam in the washer.

OPERATING & CLEANING

• Washers kept in a cleaner condition are less malodorous. It keeps the washer and the environmental area surrounding the washer in a more sanitary condition.
• Maintenance personnel will appreciate the difference.
• Acid descaling is reduced.
• Foam cleaning/manual scrubbing labor may be reduced.

DESCALING PRODUCTS

• The condition of the brushes is important; they aid in soil removal. If not kept in a clean condition, increased egg breakage can occur.
• Harsh or aggressive caustic cleaners or strong mineral acids can result in hardened brushes.
• Due to scale (mineral) build-up, the equipment must be de-scaled. Phosphoric acid or sulfamic acid (inhibited) is often used. Blended acids can be used to lower de-scaling costs, as long as they are safe on equipment. Anderson Chemical’s Descale Red is an effective, economical de-scaling

 

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:

• Manual Cleaners
• Self-Foam Cleaners
• Pressure Washers Cleaners
• Environmental Sanitizers

Good housekeeping is important to maintain clean working areas and to control foul odors and growth of microorganisms. Control pathogens, coliform, on floors and equipment; control mold in coolers and processing areas—including walls.

• Foam clean inside and outside of shell egg washers, underneath equipment, floors, walls, etc. using a self-foaming chlorinated cleaner.
• Brush drains with a foaming cleaner, rinse, and sanitize.
• Use mild detergents for the grading machine area. Acid descalers may be periodically needed on grading rollers.
• Use an effective product like Rub Out, in floor scrubbers.
• General Plant Cleaning

 

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:

• Hand Cleaners
• Hand Cleaner - Sanitizers
• Hand No-Rinse Sanitizer
• Hand Dips