M5™

The safest, most effective acid technology available


Overview

M5™ is an acid replacement technology that can be shipped non-regulated via air, marine, and ground. Used to replace traditional minerals and organic acids, M5™ can effectively remove insoluble salts while remaining safe on most metals. Excellent shipping, safety and handling benefits.

Cost / Performance

  • Safe on most metals including aluminum, polished aluminum, copper and stainless steel
  • No solubility limits (ideal for concentrated cleaners)
  • Non-fuming and no odor
  • Outperforms most organic acids on calcium scale removal

Uses & Applications

  • Bathroom
  • FoodAndDairy
  • Green
  • Marine
  • Specialty
  • Tub & Tile cleaners
  • Retail descaler/delimer
  • Food and dairy cleaners (phosphate free)
  • Pool and spa cleaners
  • Coffee pot and machine cleaning

Environment / Health & Safety

  • The only acidic technology that can be shipped as non-regulated via air, marine and ground
  • Low aquatic toxicity
  • Biodegradable as per OECD 301D
  • Classified as non-irritating to skin
  • Can be formulated to meet EcoLogo
  • Phosphate free and VOC exempt

Performance

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Vitech Product
Tub and Tile Cleaner

(Use as-is)

  • M5™ *10%
  • Q3™ *2.5%
  • Waterbalance
Coffee Pot Descaler
  • M5™ *25%
  • LFQ™ *1%
  • Waterbalance
  • Dilute 1 part with 1 part hot water, add slowly to control carbon dioxide formation from carbonate scale.
Calcium Lime Rust Remover

(Use as-is)

  • M5™ *7.9%
  • Q3™ *2.5%
  • Waterbalance
  • Product is non-corosive to skin and eyes

Product Specifications

Appearance:

Clear, colorless liquid

pH (as is):

0.2-0.5

Activity, %:

> 80 (Typical)

Density @ 23ºC:

1.36 +/- 0.2

Solubility:

100% in water

Package & Handling

  • M5™ is available in 55 US gallon polyethylene drums (net wt. 600 lbs) and 5 US gallon pails (net wt. 50 lbs).
  • Product can be stored in high-density polyethylene, polypropylene or fiberglass containers.
  • It is recommended that customers evaluate their formulation to determine if vented caps are needed.

Regulatory / Tox Information

DOT: Non-regulated

TDG: Non-regulated

IATA: Non-regulated

IMO: Non-regulated

LC50: Rainbow Trout> 100mg/L

Calculated LD50: 1,300 mg/kg (oral, rat)

Dermal Irritation and Corrosion Test: M-5 is non-irritating to skin (OECD 404)

Biodegradable as per OECD 301D

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