Issues with OP 10 usage
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I would like to ask whether OP-10 can be used as a cleaning agent for RO membranes. Does this substance have oxidizing properties? Could it cause damage to the membranes? Thank you:(
In the synthetic fiber industry, OP-10 is used as a monomer for oils, exhibiting emulsification properties; its antistatic properties enable it to be used as a softener in spinnable slurries of mixed synthetic fiber short fibers. OP-10 can improve the smoothness and elasticity of the serosa, and this emulsion provides protection for colloids. OP-10 serves as a cleaning agent monomer in both domestic and industrial cleaning applications, offering excellent performance. OP-10 is also commonly used for metal cleaning, the thorough cleaning and degreasing of furs and leather, as well as as a cleaning agent before and after printing and dyeing.
OP-10 is typically used as an emulsifier and does not possess oxidizing properties. As for its use in cleaning RO membranes, I personally do not recommend it; after all, OP-10 is also a type of polymer, and there is a risk that it could clog the membrane pores ； RO membranes aren’t considered expensive; no matter what you do to them, it seems like they don’t suffer much damage. But sometimes they can be quite delicate. Moreover, the formulas provided by regular membrane manufacturers aren’t very costly either. If you really want to use it, it is recommended to first confirm with the membrane manufacturer ； Additionally, if possible, it is recommended to conduct a cleaning test on a single membrane; after cleaning, run it to see if there is any impact on the membrane’s performance. ——PS: If there are any results, let the brothers know so they can share it and learn from it as well. :lol
It has been tested on individual membranes, and its cleaning effect on pollution caused by printing and dyeing wastewater is poor. Moreover, a lot of foam is produced after cleaning, making it difficult to rinse away with clean water; without being combined with other chemicals, it is not a good cleaning agent at all. It can be confirmed that this agent does not cause damage to the membrane core – tests were conducted using new membrane cores, and neither the quality of the water produced nor the retention rate showed any significant changes after use.
Does Tjsong also deal with film cleaning? Let’s communicate more when we have time, haha