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 odour
  • 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*7.9%
  • Product is non-corosive to skin and eyes
  • Q3*2.5%
  • Waterbalance
Coffee Pot Descaler
  • M5*10%
  • Q3*2.5%
  • Waterbalance
Calcium Lime Rust Remover

(Use as-is)

  • Dilute 1 part with 1 part hot water, add slowly to control carbon dioxide formation from carbonate scale.
  • LFQ*1%
  • M5*25%
  • Waterbalance

Product Specifications

Appearance:

Clear, colorless liquid

pH (as is):

0.2-0.5

Activity, %:

> 80 (Typical)

Density @ 23ÂșC:

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-regulatedTDG: Non-regulatedIATA: Non-regulatedIMO: Non-regulated

LC50: Rainbow Trout> 100mg/LCalculated 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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