Professional Commercial Dishwasher Detergent
Professional Commercial Dishwasher Detergent is Selden MD2, product code F033. It is a concentrated liquid detergent for enclosed automatic dishwashers in professional kitchens, including restaurants, cafés, hotels and catering facilities.
MD2 is specified for soft and medium water conditions. Its detergent blend loosens food soil, active defoamers control foam during washing, and corrosion inhibitors help protect dishwasher parts. Use a suitable hard-water formulation if the water conditions require one.
The detergent is available here in 5-litre and 20-litre containers. Select the pack that suits the dosing installation and replenishment needs. It belongs in the machine's wash-stage detergent system; use a separate compatible rinse aid for the final rinse.
Only load washware suitable for the machine and this detergent. Do not use it on aluminium, lead crystal or hand-painted china. Compare our dishwasher detergents for different water and material requirements, and browse kitchen cleaning products for the wider wash-up area.
Key Features & Benefits
- Concentrated machine detergent: intended for professional enclosed dishwashers.
- Soft and medium water formulation: match the detergent to local conditions.
- Food-soil removal: detergent action supports the wash stage.
- Active defoamers: help control foam during machine operation.
- Corrosion inhibitors: help protect dishwasher components.
- Free-rinsing formula: works within a complete machine wash-and-rinse process.
- Two container sizes: 5 litres and 20 litres.
- Unfragranced: an alkaline liquid concentrate for professional use.
Directions for Use
Prepare the load
Remove food scraps before racking. Check that items are suitable for machine washing and for an alkaline detergent. Exclude aluminium, lead crystal and hand-painted china. Arrange the load so water can reach all surfaces, following the machine instructions.
Set the detergent dose
Dose through the machine's detergent system. Selden specifies a normal working concentration of 0.17–0.33% (1,700–3,300ppm), depending on soiling and water hardness. Its task sheet gives 0.25% (1:400) as a typical machine-dishwashing setting. Have the dosing equipment set for the installation and follow the supplied label.
Run the wash and rinse
Selden specifies a wash-cycle temperature of at least 60°C. Follow the machine manufacturer's full programme instructions, including the final rinse. Selden recommends RA1 rinse aid to enhance results in that rinse stage. Check the washed items and maintain filters and spray arms as directed by the machine supplier.
Handle and store safely
The concentrate causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection, avoid skin and eye contact, and follow the current label and Safety Data Sheet. Keep it in its original closed container, stored securely away from acids and oxidising agents. Protect from freezing.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product identity |
Selden MD2 |
| Product code |
F033 |
| Type |
Concentrated liquid machine dishwashing detergent |
| Application |
Professional enclosed automatic dishwashers; machine dosed |
| Water suitability |
Soft and medium water |
| Listed container sizes |
5 litres; 20 litres |
| Normal working concentration |
0.17–0.33% (1,700–3,300ppm), adjusted for conditions |
| Typical task-sheet setting |
0.25% (1:400) |
| Wash temperature |
At least 60°C, following machine instructions |
| Appearance / odour |
Amber liquid / odourless |
| Concentrate pH |
13 |
| Do not use on |
Aluminium, lead crystal or hand-painted china |
| Storage |
Original closed container; secure storage; protect from freezing |
| Stability |
2 years in an unopened container under recommended storage conditions |
FAQs
Which detergent is this?
It is Selden MD2, code F033, supplied here as Professional Commercial Dishwasher Detergent in 5-litre and 20-litre containers.
Is it suitable for hard water?
MD2 is specified for soft and medium water. Choose a detergent designed for hard water where required, and have the dosing system set for local conditions.
How much detergent should the machine use?
Selden gives a normal concentration of 0.17–0.33%, depending on soiling and water hardness. Its task sheet gives 0.25% (1:400) as a typical setting. Follow the supplied label and dosing-system instructions.
Can it wash aluminium pans or delicate glassware?
Do not use it on aluminium, lead crystal or hand-painted china. Other items must also be suitable for the detergent and the dishwasher programme.
Does it replace rinse aid or washing-up liquid?
No. It is for the machine's detergent wash stage. Use a separate compatible rinse aid for the final rinse and a suitable washing-up liquid for manual washing.
What handling precautions are needed?
The alkaline concentrate is corrosive and can cause severe skin burns and eye damage. Wear protective gloves and eye protection, follow the label and Safety Data Sheet, and store securely in the original container away from incompatible chemicals.
