SANITATION PROCEDURE

Kegs
CLEANING PRODUCT SANITATION PROCEDURE
Percentage Ounces per 1. Add hot water to the caustic
by volume gal. of water supply tank.
Avoid II 1-2% 2-3 oz. 2. Slowly add 2-3 oz. Avoid II per
Temperature: 140-170°F gal. of water. KEG INSPECTION AREAS
3. Attach keg to the keg cleaning
port and initiate cleaning step.
SANITIZING PRODUCT
4. Rinse with hot water for 1-2 min.
Ounces per gal. of
water 5. Drain.
Vortexx 1 oz. per 6 gal. 6. Typically steam is used to sanitize
kegs after cleaning. If steam is
Oxonia Active 1 oz. per 4 gal.
not available, inject Vortexx or
Temperature: Ambient Oxonia Active into sanitize line
to deliver 1 oz. of sanitizer per 4
gal. of water (Oxonia Active) or 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS oz. of sanitizer per 6 gal. of water
• When using concentrated (Vortexx)
chemicals, always wear rubber Consult with Vortexx and Oxonia 1. Carbon dioxide (CO2) residual in the keg
gloves, goggles/face shield and Active labels for exact use ratios per reacts with caustic soda to neutralize
chemical apron. EPA guidelines the caustic and form sodium carbonate.
The caustic wash tank should be
• Use lockout/tag out as required 7. Drain sanitizer solution. periodically tested to determine that the
by plant procedures. Allow keg to drain for 20 min. correct caustic concentration is present
• Use confined space entry as required to ensure chemical residue has during the keg washing operation.
by plant procedures when entering a drained completely.
2. Over time, protein soil can build up
tank or enclosed area.
inside kegs. Kegs should be periodically
• Use caution when walking on disassembled to check for protein
wet floors. Slip-resistant shoes buildup. If necessary, add 2 oz. Stabicip
are recommended. Oxi to the caustic solution and re-clean.
• Do not use steam or high- 3. Over time, carbonate scale can build up
pressure water at any time in CHEMICAL EMERGENCY on keg spears. If necessary, repeat the
the cleaning procedure. CALL: 800-328-0026 keg cleaning operation but use 3 oz.
Envirocid Plus or Heavy Duty PL-10 Plus
per gal. of water in place of caustic soda.

Calcium
Protein soil carbonate scale
buildup in kegs on keg spears

(U.S. EPA Reg. No. 1677-250)

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