Wednesday, 31 March 2010

safe agricultural cleaning, degreasing and remediation

BIOSAFE Solutions is passionate about providing environmentally safe products to assist the agriculture industry with cultivating soil, growing crops and rearing livestock.

Although growing crops and rearing livestock provide a sustainable food supply to local communities, it is the safe storage of this produce that is fundamental.

Hygiene has become an ongoing problem for British farmers due to the multitude of health scares and media attention in recent years. Furthermore increased controls have lowered already tight margins.

Applying a germicidal agent to a basically clean surface requires the use of both detergent and disinfectant products, even if using an all in one cleaner disinfectant.

Detergents in themselves do nothing to kill germs. Although some disinfectants can act as detergents, many (such as bleach) do not. Virtually all disinfectants used on farms are inactivated by organic material (such as feces, vomit, saliva and dirt) to some extent, so if they are not applied to a clean surface, they simply will not work.

Removing disinfectant residue is as important to health and safety as the cleaning process itself. Contact with disinfectant residue can be detrimental to livestock and contaminate the food process.

BIOSAFE Solutions supply SAFE CARE® products to replace traditional toxic chemistries.

SAFE CARE® cleaning products may improve or eliminate soil contamination, therefore improving the overall safety and quality of agricultural produce.

SAFE CARE® cleaning products may be used in the process waters of post harvest, fresh cut and processed fruit and vegetables.

SAFE CARE® products can also be used in all major processing steps including multi-stage flumes, chill tanks, coolers, washing equipment and food processing systems.

Recent testing has proven that when orchard fruit such as apples or citrus are cleaned with SC-1000™ Aqueous Cleaner the shelf-life is actually extended with less fruit loss to rot.

SC-1000™ Aqueous Cleaner is our most versatile and powerful cleaner used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications.

SC-1000™ is not a typical caustic detergent or petroleum solvent, therefore it will not damage or react with the cleaning surface.

SAFE CARE® products can be safely disposed of down your drains and will readily biodegrade in 28 days.


Application summary:


•Soil Remediation

•Multi purpose cleaners

•Fruit and Vegetable wash

•Truck & Trailer Wash

•CIP system cleaning products ideal for Dairy and meat processing
•Drain and grease trap cleaning


In addition BIOSAFE Solutions supply SAFE CARE for livestock:

•Total Bodywash
•Show ‘n’ Shine
•Sheath Cleaner
•Cut ’n’ Graze



BIOSAFE Products are:

•Non-toxic
•Non-reactive
•Non-carcinogenic
•Readily biodegradable
•Derived from plant extracts
•Safe to use, store and dispose of

safe cleaning in bars, restaurants and hotels

The hospitality industry in the UK now has an important part to play in the sustainability of our environment. Great inroads are already being made by companies improving energy and water efficiency and waste management. New legislation is also being introduced to reduce the chemical waste entering our water systems.

BIOSAFE Solutions offers a range of products specifically designed for bars, restaurants and hotels. We offer the world’s first natural Beer line cleaner as well as Multi purpose, Glass and dishwasher and Degreaser specifically designed for commercial use. In addition we provide tailor made degreasers and waste water treatments. Our products can be safely disposed of or even used to degrease your drains and will readily biodegrade in 28 days.

Whilst beer line cleaner is manufactured by numerous companies, the active ingredients are categorised as corrosive. BIOSAFE Solutions provide a 100% plant-based alternative to traditional bleaches, making your premises safe for your employees, customers and the environment.


BIOSAFE Products are:

•Non-toxic
•Non-reactive
•Non-carcinogenic
•Readily biodegradable
•Derived from plant extracts
•Safe to use, store and dispose of


Beer line Cleaner

•First natural beer line cleaner in UK and Europe
•Chlorine free alternative to traditional caustic cleaners
•Contains a powerful additive for removing yeast
•Safe for disposal down drains, eliminating chemical waste in groundwater and septic tank
•No harmful effects on contact with skin

Multi purpose

•Used for cleaning floors, tables, all surfaces,
•washroom facilities
•Suitable for glass & shiny surfaces
•Effective for use on carpets & soft furnishings as shampoo & stain remover

Glass & dishwasher solution

•Ready to use in commercial/industrial glass and dishwashers
•No need for additional rinse agent as very effective and does not contain chemicals
•Non corrosive meaning increased life of machine
•Clears blockages in drains & pumps maintaining excellent performance of dishwasher

Degreaser & grease trap cleaner

•Powerful cleaner used for degreasing hobs, ovens, extractor hoods
• Proven to be very effective in drain & grease trap cleaning

Graffiti and Gum remover

•Excellent for removing paint, glue & rubber from concrete & metal
•Non corrosive natural solvent giving powerful cleaning while being environmentally friendly

Fruit & vegetable wash

•Used in salad and fruit washing
•100% plant-based ingredients

non caustic glass and dishweasher cleaner

There are two primary reasons why you should seek out a "natural" dishwasher detergent. The first reason is environmental. After bubbly dishwasher detergent disappears down our drain, they are treated at municipal treatment plants, then discharged into nearby waterways. Most ingredients break down into harmless substances during treatment or soon afterward. Others, however, do not, and they threatening water quality or fish and other wildlife.


The second reason to choose a natural detergent is for reasons of health and safety. While the chemicals in these cleaners are meant to disinfect our dishes, many also contribute to indoor air pollution, are poisonous if ingested, and can be harmful if inhaled or touched. Some cause acute, or immediate, hazards such as skin or respiratory irritation, watery eyes, or chemical burns, while others are associated with chronic, or long term effects such as cancer.


Below we have identified two common dishwasher soap ingredients that you should be concerned about....phosphates and chlorine.


Why no Phosphates?

Phosphates are water-softening mineral additives that were once widely used in laundry detergents to enhance the performance of surfactants. They can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if ingested, and because it is corrosive, it can cause severe skin irritation. When phosphates enter waterways, they act as a fertilizer, spawning overgrowth of algae. This overabundance of aquatic plant life eventually depletes the water's oxygen supply, killing off fish and other organisms.


Why No Chlorine?

Chlorine bleach is highly caustic and may cause skin irritation and redness. Its fumes can irritate eyes, nose and airways, and it can be fatal if swallowed. If combined with other cleaners that contain ammonia it can cause toxic gases to form. It is also bad for the environment. Chlorine bleach combines with carbon molecules, creating harmful organochlorines such as dioxin. Dioxin is a known carcinogen.
Biosafe Solutions offer a commercial glass and dish washer solution that does a better job than caustic detergents and does not require the use of a rinse aid. In addition studies have shown that our SAFE CARE Glass and Dishwasher product can be used just as effectively at lower temperatures and at a lower dose. This means you can reduce your energy and water usage.

We provide 5 litre containers for glass washers and small dishwashers and 25 litre containers for larger commercial dishwashers. For use in larger machines we also supply 45 gallon drums and 1000 litre IBCs.

Natural dust suppressants for roads, construction, quarries

Natural dust suppressants for roads and construction

Roadkill

Primary Use: All Stone Drives, Lots, Public Roadways, Golf Cart Paths
Ideal for: Municipal Applicator Trucks & Most Spraying Devices

Roadkill surpasses all USDA requirements for bio based content. It is a 100% agriculturally derived oil. Roadkill provides dust control for areas where a paved surface is desired, but not within the budget. It is a straight oil that does not mix with water at time of application. Roadkill is designed to be a single application product that can set a stone road surface up like pavement. For smaller applications, you can apply Roadkill with a 14 lb electric pump and a garden hose. Roadkill can be driven on immediately, and tracking is minimal as product bonds with the dust, instead of laying over it. Roadkill remains wet only during application and will not run off due to rain. It will continue to cure as it controls the dust.

For average conditions, a single application will last an entire season. Roadkill is the most powerful liquid dust suppressant available.

Dustknocker

Primary Use: Industrial Haul Roads & Long Stretches of County Roadway
Ideal for: Large Industrial Water Trucks & Municipal Applicator Trucks

Dustknocker dust suppressant is a more flexible concentrated form of the Roadkill dust suppressant. This user friendly product can be blended with water to whatever ratio the job calls for, and is ideal for water trucks. Dustknocker penetrates deep into the surface, and builds on itself to promote and maintain long-term road surface stabilization. It will also increase the load bearing strength of nearly all surfaces. Already priced well below the "glue-like" PVA's, Dustknocker becomes even more economical to use over time, as less active ingredient is required to maintain the surface. In addition, Dustknocker is a great follow up product to any Roadkill dust suppressant applications.

Best used on heavily travelled dirt roads and haul roads, Dustknocker is a powerful and long-lasting soil binder that penetrates the aggregate at deeper rates than typical dust suppressants. Dustknocker is an all-natural, environmentally safe oil that will protect your soil from weather and traffic degradation. Dustknocker will remain wet during application and continue to cure as it controls the dust. Dustknocker is easily applied with almost any type of spray equipment. As with all dust suppressants, application rates and methods depend upon the site, environment, soil type, and more.

Natural dust suppressants for indoor and outdoor horse arenas

BIOSAFE Solutions Specialty Products Dust Suppressant Summary Sheet

BioRain

The Natural Dust Suppressant for Outdoor Horse Arenas

Primary Use: Economical Dust Control for Multiple Surfaces
Ideal for: All Types of Spraying Devices

BioRain is on the USDA list of recommended bio based dust suppressants. It is a 100% agriculturally derived oil. BioRain is our newest and most economical dust suppressant. It is rapidly becoming the clean, clear alternative to Lignin Sulfonate, Calcium Chloride, and Mag Chloride. It can be applied through nearly any type of spraying device.
Principal usage areas include Horse Arenas, Dirt Race Tracks, Sport Fields, and Replaces Many Petroleum Oils Used for Dust Control in Manufacturing.

ArenaPro

The Natural Dust Suppressant for Indoor Horse Arenas

Primary Use: Indoor dust abatement
Ideal for: Indoor horse arenas

ArenaPro is an organic dust suppressant derived from a unique blend of natural oils. It is completely biodegradable and environmentally safe. Load your dry footing with a moisturising oil, instead of endless amounts of water. ArenaPro can be your permanent solution for indoor horse arena dust control. More importantly, you never need water again!

ArenaPro is applied to the arena surface and worked into the footing. It is a straight oil and does not mix with water at the time of application. The proprietary blend of oils and surfactants coat and condition the arena floor. Dust Particles are then too heavy to become airborne.

ArenaPro is a premium product for those who demand the best conditions for their indoor arena. ArenaPro is the only 100% all natural dust suppressant on the market today. There are NO synthetic additives found in ArenaPro. It is now available in both regular and cherry scent.

Safe Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner

SAFE CARE® Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner

DESCRIPTION

SAFE CARE® Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner is intended for grease trap maintenance to solubilize fats, eliminate odors, and keep drain pipes clean of accumulated fats. SC-Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner is a combination of our powerful SC-1000™ cleaning chemistry with biodigesters called bacillus septillus in spore form. When used for routine maintenance, SC-Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner effectively removes food greases and paraffins without damaging equipment and pipes like hazardous caustics or solvents.

SC-Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner complies with:

§ OSHA 29-CFR Ch. XVII 1910.1200 and 40 CFR Ch. 1, Subparts C & D
§ USEPA 600, 4-90, 027 for aquatic toxicity
§ USEPA 601 & 602 for VOC testing


INSTRUCTIONS

If a grease trap is already impacted by fatty effluent and organic matter, it may be necessary to completely clean the tank and waste lines back to the sanitary discharge unit. If calcites have built-up over time, it may be necessary to do an acid wash with SC-OmniBrite Acid before using SC-Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner. Thereafter, use 1 gallon of SC-Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner per 10-gallon capacity and let stand for 20 minutes by blocking off the drainpipe exit. Drain the tank and rinse thoroughly. For drain cleaning, block downstream drain and back fill floor drain system with a hose attached to the hot water supply until floor drains begin to back up at floor level. Add 8 ounces of SC-Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner at each floor drain, sink drain and drain inlets; allow to dwell overnight; then drain. To maintain a "healthy" bio environment, pour 8 ounces of SC-Grease Trap & Drain Cleaner into each drain every day until the grease trap remains free of organic build-up then reduce to once every week for routine maintenance.


BASIC PROPERTIES

Appearance: Clear, slightly viscous very light amber liquid
Odor: Mild surfactant
Water Solubility: 100%
Boiling Point: 100ºC (212ºF)
Flash Point: None
Specific Gravity: 1.009
Relative Density: Greater than water
pH Range: 10.2 – 10.5

safe hospital cleaning, school cleaning, care home cleaning

Safe Communities

Schools, nurseries, care homes and hospitals are cleaned at least every 24 hours and as people touch surfaces and floors, they come into direct contact with the products used to clean these surfaces.

Normal cleaning products are derived from petroleum-based resources and may contain harsh chemicals such as phosphates, caustics and other chemicals that can be hazardous to both user and environment.

BIOSAFE Solutions SAFE CARE® products provide an alternative for environmentally responsible organisations who appreciate and understand the need to use non-toxic sustainable products.

Virtually any application that requires a cleaner, degreaser, solvent or specialty chemical can be accomplished with a bio based safe alternative.

The large scale use of conventional, toxic cleaning chemicals not only poses serious health risks to those who use them, but also compromise the human and natural environments where we live, work and play.


BIOSAFE Products are:

•Non-toxic
•Non-reactive
•Non-carcinogenic
•Readily biodegradable
•Derived from plant extracts
•Safe to use, store and dispose of