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

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

Uses & Applications

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

Environment / Health & Safety

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

Performance

Suggested Starting Formulations

*Denotes Vitech Product
Calcium Lime Rust Remover

(Use as-is)

  • M5*7.9%
  • Product is non-corosive to skin and eyes
  • Q3*2.5%
  • Waterbalance
Coffee Pot Descaler
  • Dilute 1 part with 1 part hot water, add slowly to control carbon dioxide formation from carbonate scale.
  • LFQ*1%
  • M5*25%
  • Waterbalance
Tub and Tile Cleaner

(Use as-is)

  • M5*10%
  • Q3*2.5%
  • Waterbalance

Product Specifications

Activity, %:

> 80 (Typical)

Appearance:

Clear, colorless liquid

Density @ 23ÂșC:

1.36 +/- 0.2

pH (as is):

0.2-0.5

Solubility:

100% in water

Package & Handling

  • It is recommended that customers evaluate their formulation to determine if vented caps are needed.
  • 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.

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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