Overview
BJSi™ is a proprietary, low pH, organic salt used to replace traditional mineral and organic acids. BJSi™ can remove calcium carbonate 50-80% more effectively than phosphoric, citric, and glycolic with additional safety, shipping, and handling benefits. Ideal for formulating a Green Seal® or ECOLOGO® approved product, BJSi™ is phosphate free, VOC exempt and a low contributor to BOD/COD in effluents.
Cost / Performance
- Performance and cost advantages when dissolving calcium scale compared to citric, phosphoric, glycolic, and sulfamic acid
- Non-corrosive to skin and mild steel
- Non-fuming
- Ideal for concentrated acid cleaners
Uses & Applications
- Industrial Tub and Tile and Bowl Cleaners
- Descalers/Delimers
- Concrete Floor Cleaners and Etch
- Pool and Spa cleaners
- Transportation Cleaning - Acid Presoaks
- Concrete Truck & Equipment Cleaners
- Food and Dairy Cleaners
- Marine Cleaning
Environment / Health & Safety
- Classified as a mild skin irritant (including as supplied)
- Approved by the US EPA as a non-food inert ingredient in biocide applications
- Phosphate free, contains no VOCs, and is a low contributor to BOD/COD in effluent
Performance
Suggested Starting Formulations
*Denotes Vitech Product
Product Specifications
Package & Handling
- BJSi™ is available in 55 US gallon polyethylene drums (net wt. 550 lbs) and 5 US gallon pails (net wt. 40 lbs)
- Product can be stored in high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, or fiberglass containers. BJSi™ should NOT be stored or left overnight in stainless steel tanks due to potential corrosion of welds.
- It is recommended that customers evaluate their particular formulation to determine if vented caps are needed.
Regulatory / Tox Information