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ChemSan No-Rinse Sanitiser 500ml

ChemSan No-Rinse Sanitiser 500ml

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ChemSan is a No Rinse Sanitiser

  • Self Foaming Sanitiser
  • Not affected by organic soils
  • No Rinse when used at the prescribed dilution rate
  • A blend of phosphoric acid, benzenesulfonic acid and isopropanol.
  • A self-foaming sanitising solution
  • An excellent sanitiser for manual application
  • Not recommended on soft metals because of the acid nature of this product.

How to use:

This 500ml bottle if diluted as suggested, will make 250 litres of sanitiser.

Dilution: 0.2%, 10ml to 5 litres of water. Higher concentrations will require a potable rinse. All surfaces should be cleaned and rinsed beforehand. Minimum contact time 2 minutes. The solution should remain at a pH at 3 or below to maintain proper sanitising level. If using the diluted solution over time, check the Ph regularly using Ph papers.

Hand Utensils, Tanks, Vats, Homebrew use: Scrape or pre-clean dirty surfaces. Clean all surfaces using a suitable detergent, following label directions. Rinse with potable water. Apply diluted solution on surfaces with a cloth, mop ,brush, sponge, spray or by immersion. After 2 minutes contact time, drain solution thoroughly. For all applications, allow to air dry, however surfaces must remain wet for at least two minutes. Do not rinse after Chemsan application.

Safety Information:

Danger – Contains Phosphoric Acid. Keep out of reach of children. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 

Precautions –Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive to skin and eyes. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wear protective goggles and clothing when using. Avoid contamination of food.

DO NOT MIX CHEMSAN WITH CHLORINATED CLEANERS AS CHLORINE GAS WILL RESULT.

Do not use or store near heat or open flame.

See label for more precautionary information.

If in eyes: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first five minutes. Then continue rinsing. Get immediate medical attention/advice.

If swallowed: Get immediate medical attention/advice. Have person sip on a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the Poison Control doctor. Do not give anything to an unconscious person.

If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Get medical attention/advice if needed.

If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing call an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Get immediate medical attention/advice.

Chemsan SDS Sheet

ChemSan
How to Use
Dose
10ml per 5L
2ml per litre (0.2%)
Contact
2+ minutes
no rinse
Bottle makes
250 litres

Used for: No-rinse, self-foaming acid sanitiser - kills bacteria and wild yeast on clean equipment.

When: Just before use, on equipment that's already been cleaned and rinsed.

Step by step
1Dilute 10ml per 5 litres of water (0.2%, 2ml per litre).
2Wet every surface - spray, wipe or soak.
3Leave at least 2 minutes, keeping surfaces wet.
4Drain well. Don't rinse - a little foam is fine.
Good to know: Corrosive - wear gloves and eye protection. Never mix with chlorine cleaners (chlorine gas). Not for soft metals. Stronger than 0.2% needs a rinse. Keep a made-up solution at pH 3 or below (check with pH papers).
You may also need: ChemClean cleaner
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to rinse ChemSan?

No - it's a no-rinse sanitiser at 2ml per litre. Drain well; any foam left is harmless.

How much ChemSan per litre?

2ml per litre - 10ml in 5 litres. Stronger than that needs a rinse.

How long does it take to work?

Keep surfaces wet for at least 2 minutes.

Is ChemSan the same as Star San?

It's the UK-made equivalent - the same type of phosphoric acid, self-foaming, no-rinse sanitiser.

Can I use it on everything?

Most homebrew equipment, yes - but not soft metals, and never mix it with chlorine cleaners.